REGISTER HERE (2-part series. Attend both sessions) Thurs., May 8 9:30-11:30AM, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Thurs., May 15, 9:30-11:30AM, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) What defines your teaching? This interactive and reflective workshop offers an opportunity to explore and articulate your teaching philosophy in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. A teaching philosophy...
REGISTER HERE (3-part series. Attend all sessions) Thurs, May 22, 10:00-11:30AM, online synchronous Mon, May 26, 10:00-11:30AM, online synchronous Thurs, May 29, 10:00-11:30AM, online synchronous This three-part workshop series invites KPU faculty and instructional staff to engage in reflective practice to strengthen the effectiveness, intentionality, and overall quality of their course designs. Through guided reflection,...
REGISTER HERE Tuesday, May 27, 1:30-3:30PM, Surrey campus, in-person, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) Join us for a two-hour workshop during AccessAbility Week to envision more accessible learning environments at KPU! In this session, KPU faculty will be encouraged to reflect on their current teaching practices related to accessibility and academic accommodations to identify both...
REGISTER HERE Wednesday, May 28, 1:00-3:00PM, online synchronous Academic ableism is a pervasive yet often unrecognized issue in educational contexts. In this two-hour workshop, faculty will gain an understanding of academic ableism, including its definitions, the ways it shows up in the classroom, and how it impacts students with disabilities negatively. Faculty will leave this...
REGISTER HERE Schedule - 4 part series (complete all 4 parts) Part 1: Thurs., May 29, Kick-off! Online asynchronous (complete by part 2 date) In this asynchronous part, you will learn the types of educational videos and why we use videos. This will prepare you to begin brainstorming your own creative project. Part 2: Thurs,...
REGISTER FOR COHORT 1 OR 2 HERE Attend one of the following 2 cohort series: COHORT 1, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) - Friday, May 30, 10:00AM-3:00PM - Friday, June 6, 10:00AM-3:00PM - Friday, June 13, 10:00AM-3:00PM - Friday, June 27, 10:00AM-3:00PM COHORT 2, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 (2nd...
REGISTER HERE Tues, June 3, 11:00AM-12:00PM, online synchronous Instructors collect and work with a lot of student “Personal Information” and many types of “records”. KPU (and its employees) have legal requirements, as well as other responsibilities, in relation to both. During this session, we will discuss what Personal Information is and how the information faculty...
REGISTER HERE Wed., June 4, 10:30AM-12:00PM, online synchronous Join this 90-minute workshop, "Using Authentic Assessments to Encourage Academic Integrity," where educators will learn to implement strategies that promote honesty and student engagement. With many educators at KPU already creating progressive assessments in their contexts, this workshop focuses on producing and sharing real-world, application-based assignments that...
Attend either of the following dates: Fri, Jun 13th 12:00-12:30pm, Teams Tues, Jun 17th 12:00-12:30pm, Teams Want to learn about or get a refresher on the current Student Academic Integrity Policy? Join the Academic Integrity Unit for a 30-minute online session. The workshop will include an overview of the policy, common questions, and available resources. Email academic.integrity@kpu.ca to...
Designing for Student Success PD Series Synchronous Learning Opportunity REGISTER HERE June 23, 1:00-4:00PM, online, synchronous Workshop description: Open education resources are a mechanism to lower cost barriers for students. Creating an Open Educational Resource (OER) doesn’t have to mean writing an entire textbook. In this half-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the full potential...
Designing for Student Success PD Series Synchronous Learning Opportunity. REGISTER HERE June 24, 9:00AM-12:00PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 Workshop description: Clear expectations reduce ambiguity and empower students to take ownership of their learning. By connecting assessments and activities to student’s goals, interests and future pathways, assessments have more meaning. Rubrics are tools to...
Designing for Student Success PD Series Synchronous Learning Opportunity. REGISTER HERE June 30, 10:30AM-12:00PM, in person, Surrey campus, Arbutus 2410 Workshop description: Engagement is a strategy to support academic achievement as it fosters a sense of purpose and belonging which are critical to student motivation and retention. Building engagement allows students to interact meaningfully with...