The Douglas Educational Support Community (DESC) is a community of practice which supports all educators at Douglas College. DESC brings together faculty members from different disciplines, as well as individuals from various support services, to share their expertise and experiences in curriculum development and pedagogical practices.
Here are some of the initiatives DESC is working on
- Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into course design
- Transitioning to Blackboard Ultra
- Indigenizing and decolonizing our curriculum
- Helping courses meet the targets outlined in the Accessible British Columbia Act
- Assisting instructors with developing assessments measuring student growth and fostering academic integrity
Recent Posts
Inclusive Teaching with Sarah Skinner
We caught up with Sarah Skinner, an Early Childhood Education instructor, about her first year in a full-time faculty role and her evolving approach to inclusive, student-centered teaching. Sarah shares how Universal Design... Read more
Team-based Learning with Mustafa Syed
In this follow-up to the DESC Community-Based Learning workshop, Mustafa Syed from the Training Group describes how he uses digital tools and team-based learning approaches to support adult learners—particularly those in self-employment and... Read more
Digital Pedagogy Lab 2025 – Pedagogy of Care
After three inspiring days at the Digital Pedagogy Lab 2025, which was hosted by BCcampus in partnership with Jesse Stommel and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. I find myself reflecting on what makes teaching and learning meaningful,... Read more
Small Teaching with Digital Literacy Competencies
Douglas College supports the adoption of the B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Literacy Framework. This comprehensive guide was developed to enhance digital literacy across British Columbia’s post-secondary institutions. It defines digital literacy and outlines the... Read more