Join DESC (Douglas Educational Support Community) for this introductory session on UDL and how small changes to instructional delivery can create significant impact on both the student and instructor experience. Be prepared for an interactive experience (using UDL principles) with your … Continued
As part of DESC’s ongoing work to provide resources to educators across Douglas College, we provide the following Creative Commons licenced book from the University of Central Florida on creating assignments that incorporate AI chat tools such as ChatGPT. These … Continued
When: Five Fridays 3:30-5pm in N4206 (NW campus) – January 12, February 2, March 1 & 8, and April 5 Facilitated by Nathan Hall, LLPA Teaching Faculty / Educational Technology and Pedagogy Coordinator Please join me as we work through Learning … Continued
Join us on November 8 from 10-12 pm for tea and bannock in the Indigenous Gathering Place at the New Westminster Campus to meet our New Elder in residence. Please feel free to drop by anytime. Marny Point is from … Continued
Join your peers from across Douglas College as we share “Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones”: a monthly series celebrating our struggles and successes in teaching and learning. Moderated by Tim Paul, Manager, Academic Technology Services and member of Douglas Educational Support Community (DESC), “Stumbling Blocks and Stepping … Continued
Instructors may not submit student material to AI Detectors: Terms and Conditions require ownership over the intellectual property that is submitted; Students own their IP, not instructors​. Student work may not be submitted to AI detectors without their consent: Students have the right to know if their material … Continued
Every month, the Blackboard Ultra Champions group meets to discuss topics related to supporting those who are making the switch to Blackboard Ultra. This group is made up of Blackboard Ultra users who share ideas and questions with the goal … Continued
If you are teaching a face-to-face class in Winter, Summer, or Fall 2024, and will be using Blackboard to enhance or supplement your course, please register for one of the following Easy-Transition-to-Ultra sessions according to your availability. This opportunity will … Continued
Starting September 1, 2023, the new Douglas College Grading Policy will be taking effect. The change affects the Credit Courses Letter Grades ranges and replaces the P grade with a D. These changes brings Douglas College into alignment with other … Continued
During the LLPA PD Days in August 2023, Janette Tilley (LLPA Associate Dean) and Nathan Hall (Faculty member / Educational Technology and Pedagogy Coordinator) gave a 90-minute session titled Chatting about AI: Assignment and syllabus design through the lens of … Continued