In a recent chat with a colleague and friend, he asked “what is the difference between the different labels for online learning, for example the difference between hybrid and blended and when does it meet criteria for fully online.” His question reminded me that for some this confusion about terminology alone is intimidating and a…
I still find myself wondering what digital literacy really means in higher education. Despite presenting a concise explanation of what digital literacy means in my last post, I am still pondering its true meaning! Although unsure, I think the reason for my continued inquiry is associated with the continuing transformation of technology. As technology evolves…
I have regular conversations with educators about the role of technology in their practice and was encouraged to write a series of blog posts to foster curiosity, provide information and suggest resources to begin dialogue for and with the KPU community. I have been an educator at KPU since 2010 in the Faculty of Health…
Teaching & Learning Commons Newsletter | August 2019 by: Gina Buchanan The interview I am delighted to feature Arley Cruthers to debut our new faculty profile series in our monthly newsletter. I had the opportunity to chat with Arley earlier this month and eager to share with you what I learned about Arley and the…
by: Dr. Gordon Cobb Greetings KPU Faculty and thanks for checking out this blog post. As part of KPU’s VISION 2023 we want to expand on innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum. We also want to enhance the experiences of our students (and ourselves), and incorporating Ed Tech into the classroom is one way to…
Do you ever feel like your students have a better handle on technology than you? Have you ever stood in front of your class and had to use the ominous phrase, I’m having some technical difficulties? Whether you identify with the above scenario completely or perhaps feel confident in your ability to navigate various technologies…
I recently began my workshop, Assessments 101: More Than Multiple Choice, with the caveat that I don’t hate multiple choice questions (MCQ). For exams I still regularly use MCQ in addition to a variety of other formats. I think MCQs get a bad rap. They’re a tool, and like all tools there is a skill…
Shortly after writing my recent post on discussion-based learning I came across a book by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins (2013) titled Essential Questions – Opening doors for student understanding. Asking questions is something most teachers do, however have we seriously considered how the quality of the questions impacts the quality of the response? Reflecting on…