The Mirror, Microscope, Binoculars (Cooper, 1997) framework helps students to frame their reflections from different perspectives. These lenses can be used either to engage students directly by framing a writing assignment around each, for example, or they could be...
Eyler, Giles, and Schmiede’s (1996) 4 Cs framework outlines the four principles for ensuring an effective reflection strategy. The 4 Cs explain that good reflection is continuous, connected, challenging, and contextualized. Eyler and Giles (1999) later add a fifth...
Instructors are asked to visit the OHSE masking webpage and the main UVic masking webpage for up-to-date information on masking. Specifically for instructors, there is also a VPAC site for frequently asked questions that may be helpful to you.Additional Resources...
Instructors considering ways to build flexibility in their courses this term may be wondering if students can attend class remotely. Two technologies (Echo360 Livestream or Zoom) offer the ability for students to remotely join an in-person class. The current...
Although high-stakes exams have been a common assessment practice, many instructors are increasingly using alternative methods to promote other forms of learning while also offering flexibility for learners.Alternative assessment ideas While high stakes examinations...
This site is designed to support you in planning manageable ways to adjust your teaching and support for students’ learning in the event of various kinds of course interruptions. Instructors are not expected to teach online and in person, concurrently. This site...
This article explains how to create a video assignment using Brightspace and Echo360, and how to provide time-stamped feedback to learners.Video-based assessments provide opportunities for learners to practice and develop communication, presentation and critical...
This page will continuously be updated as information is made available throughout the term.This consolidated resource includes information on classroom technologies, the new video platform, LTSI supports, accessibility, strategies for supporting student and...
ePortfolios offer an opportunity for authentic assessment in work-integrated learning situations that are variable, unpredictable and context specific (Ferns & Comfort, 2014; Ferns & Zegwaard, 2014). However, it also brings challenges, including difficulties...
Grade inflation is considered to occur when instructors give higher grades to student work when compared to comparable work in previous years (so no increase in achievement to warrant a higher grade) (Hunt, 2008). Kohn (2008) argues that it is impossible to prove such...
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