Open UBC Week: Open Textbook Workshop
In October 2012, the government of British Columbia announced its support for the creation of open textbooks for the 40 highest-impact first and second-year courses in the province’s public post-secondary system. This session will provide an overview of the BCcampus Open Textbook program.
Open UBC Week: How Students Are Leading Open Access
Students nationally and internationally are a major force in advocating for open access. Join five student leaders who will excite and inspire you about the impact of open access on your research and learning at UBC, Pecha Kucha style! Originally from the Japanese term chit chat, Pecha Kucha is a presentation style that allows each speaker 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each (total presentation time is 6 minutes and 40 seconds).
Open UBC Week: Muzzles, Media Offices and Message Control
The open system that used to encourage and trust federal scientists to discuss their work has been replaced by a tightly controlled system that churns out “approved lines.” Margaret Munro’s stories exposing how the Harper government has muzzled and silenced its researchers have attracted national and international attention. Her talk will focus on Ottawa’s muzzles, media offices and message control.
Open UBC Week: Open Access Megajournals – Have They Changed Everything?
The Open Access ‘Megajournal’ (a class of journal defined by the success of PLOS ONE) is a reasonably recent phenomenon, but one that some observers believe is poised to change the publishing world very rapidly.
Open UBC Week: The Future? Open Online Courses and the Library
Open access to research has become a core goal of academic libraries. The growth of open access initiatives, such as digital repositories, supports a very democratic notion of openly accessible publicly funded research. However, transitioning the support of open access initiatives to courses (e.g. LOOCs, MOOCs, e.g.) has been received with mixed views by librarians. Using current examples of courses at UBC, this session will explore open online courses and the future of library practice in these environments. This session will draw on participants ideas and opinions to further develop the dialogue on this issue.
Our Truth: Truth and Reconciliation at UBC
From September 17, 2013 to October 31, 2013 the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre will be hosting a small exhibit in the foyer to invite the community to learn more about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Flexible Learning Showcase
Flexible Learning Showcase Date & Time: Wednesday, October 23, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Room 301, Lillooet Room, 3rd floor, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Description: Earlier this year, UBC launched the Flexible Learning Initiative with the goal of expanding the use of innovative technologies and teaching methods to improve student learning across the University. UBC […]
How Learning Works
How Learning Works Date & Time: Thursday, October 24, 9:30am – 12:30pm Location: Room 302, Dodson Room, 3rd floor, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Description: Michele DiPietro, co-author of How Learning Works, believes that “we owe our students a learning environment that fosters metacognitive awareness and a lifelong learning disposition”. Many UBC instructors have engaged […]
Faculty of Education READS
This new initiative engages the Faculty of Education with the broader community beyond UBC in discussion and reflection of educational topics relevant in our schools. Further, it provides provides professional development opportunities for our teacher candidates and in-service teachers.
Sauder Exchange Program Information Session
Exchange program information session covering topics such as eligibility, academics and application.