Vice Provost & AVP, Teaching and Learning at @UBC in Vancouver, Canada. Proud to think like a physicist. Happiest on 2 wheels. Analog kid, digital man.
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We are thrilled about this new funding opportunity for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at UBC and beyond!!
The offices of the VPA, VPRI and ISoTL are excited to share a new funding opportunity for #SoTL researchers! The SoTL Linkage Grants are designed to enable the synthesis, exploration and high-impact dissemination of interdisciplinary SoTL research. bit.ly/3oWKHNU
ALT Text in graphic: SoTL LINKAGE GRANTS
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I'm very grateful for our many great teachers at UBC; honoured todayat our Annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence
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UBCx has developed a course on @edXOnline to help you reinvent how you work with others during #COVID19. Learn from real-life case studies, and build your at-home toolkit by applying human-centered design techniques. Register today: bit.ly/2X1aq5Z #UBC #OnlineLearning
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OnTask is a learning analytics tool that supports instructors in sending timely, personalized feedback to students. Learn more about the tool and @simonpbates’ experience teaching with OnTask: ow.ly/ilhY50vhj8v #highered #UBC
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.@UBC_CTLT's Postdoc Teaching Internship is accepting pre-registration forms now! The internship offers supporting workshops, an Instructional Skills Workshop, and a Mentored Teaching Practicum. Learn more: ow.ly/1uWX50uMRvn @UBCPostdoc
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Acute observations from @simonpbates about #digitallearning and universities' slow adoption of online learning offerings. @UBC @UBC_CTLT
Simon Bates, associate provost of teaching and learning at UBC, spoke to Maclean’s about #digitallearning in universities. @ubcnews macleans.ca/education/why-ar…
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Congrats to Prof. Tara Mayer on her 2018/2019 Killam Teaching Prize. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues, and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. ow.ly/8Ihy50qkMNT #UBCHistory #UBC #Killam
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We've got virtual campfire conversations happening with @VConnecting Sessions with @simonpbates @actualham @eCampusOntario folks and organizing a session with #OEFellows - for those who can't make it to #TESS18
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Congratulations to Dr. Ido Roll (@hummus_monster) for receiving the President’s Staff Award in Leadership!!
Excellent work, keep it up!
Thanks @ubcprez for presenting the award!
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Congrats to @UBCEML on being awarded the Canadian University CIO 2018 Innovation Award. Thanks to @krebs_claudia and @saeeddyanatkar for accepting for UBC's. Well done to the entire team that made this happen @UBC_CTLT @UBCIT @simonpbates @gail_murphy @ubc @ubcprez @CANHEIT_TECC
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The theme for #TESS18 is the empowered Educator, inspired by the 6 attributes of the @OntarioExtend framework first described by Simon Bates. Save the date: November 12 and 13!
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Join @ubcprez and a panel of #UBC experts in a Facebook Live discussion on Technology in Education this Friday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. facebook.com/universityofbc/…
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A modest proposal for the future of the field of Higher Education Pedagogy. From my keynote today at #FoL18.
Here are the full slides: slideshare.net/mobile/jesses…
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So delighted to have @simonpbates from @UBC_CTLT here @Monash_Academy @MonashMONster talking 2 stage exams
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@UBCCTLT @CelebrateLearn #clw2018 Student presentation: “failure” needs to redefined as feedback and learning.
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On April 30, explore the future of teaching and learning at the Learning Technology Innovation Summit. Hear from students, industry & academic leaders, and special guest speaker @PresidentAoun ow.ly/6zhp30jyOpc #CLW2018
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Join us on April 30th for the Learning Technology Innovation Summit here @UBC
Featuring a keynote by Prof. Joseph Aoun @PresidentAoun; students perspectives on learning, think tanks, and a vibrant panel discussion
Details and registration here:
events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/le…
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Inside Higher Education writes about why many presidents are uncomfortable with digital learning strategies and what role presidents can play in supporting emerging media and digital learning on their campuses insidehighered.com/digital-l…