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 for Learning (UDL) principles, multiple means of … Continued
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 career-transition programs. The conversation explores how instructional … Continued
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, equitable, and joyful. As I was in … Continued
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 essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required for … Continued
Instructors, staff, and administrators from Douglas College have been engaging in discussions of the future of digital learning in B.C.’s post-secondary education system. Here are some highlights from 2024 digital literacy events that will directly impact Douglas College and changes … Continued
A conversation recorded from Douglas College, on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and qiqéyt (Qayqayt) First Nations, and from Thompson Rivers University … Continued
Karine Hamm (Sports Science Diploma Coordinator) and I met with Bailey Cove, a former student of Karine’s, to discuss her ideas on the topic of Reimagining Post-Secondary Education. Bailey has been volunteering since high-school, and provided this list of recent … Continued
Marny Point – Program Coordinator/ Instructor for the NITEP Jennifer Anaquod – Director, Indigenous Academic Initiatives Reimagining Post-Secondary Education Dialogue with Aunt Marny and Jennifer Anaquod Links and notes Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Statement of apology to former … Continued
Links Living and Learning with Disabilities in Nigeria by Joann Ihuoma Anokwuru The Salamanca Framework Joann Ihuoma Anokwuru ICANDO Education Child-Friendly Schools Manual Dr. Jennifer Katz – The Three-Block model of universal design for learning International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners … Continued
Karine Hamm (Sports Science Diploma Coordinator) and I met with Colleen Reid (Faculty Researcher and Therapeutic Recreation faculty) and Ruhina Rana (Health Sciences Research Coordinator) to discuss their ideas on the topic of Reimagining Post-Secondary Education. Colleen and Ruhina were … Continued