Teaching
This fall I returned to teaching after a three-year hiatus. Two maternity leaves plus a sabbatical meant that, although I kept myself busy with other forms of scholarly activity, I had not stepped foot in a classroom for three years. That’s almost the lifespan of an undergraduate cohort, and in some ways the cultural imagery […]
Over the last two years the department of educational studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has been attempting to push the limits of what a small department can do to create compelling online courses and digital resources. As part of this experiment our popular first year transitions course, Introduction to Higher Education, was offered in […]
The programs not only upgrade their academic qualifications but expose immigrants to how their profession is practised in Canada.
New designs address the trend towards student-centred, active learning.
The authors of a new book challenge what they call the “frantic pace” of contemporary university life.
It’s an alternative career track that they say fits them well.
A few of the best mobile apps found on campuses across Canada.
Professors’ picks of underrated titles that students should be reading.
Tips and advice on choosing the right teaching with technology conference this year – and how to get the most out of it
A handful of Canadian colleges and universities are exploring the learning possibilities of this virtual online world, with mixed results