BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Teaching and Learning Commons Learning Opportunities - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Teaching and Learning Commons Learning Opportunities
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240815T152302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T171053Z
UID:404-1729504800-1729512000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Designing Authentic Assessments for Academic Integrity
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nMonday\, Oct 21\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, online synchronous \nJoin 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 foster broad engagement with the material and refining these successful strategies. Facilitators will cover theoretical and practical aspects of authentic assessment\, helping participants understand and design assessments that reflect true student learning.   \n Educators will explore project-based and experiential learning and performance assessments tailored to their disciplines\, effectively evaluating knowledge while minimizing plagiarism.   \nInteractive sessions will enable participants to design and refine their assessments with peer feedback. By the end\, educators will have a toolkit of authentic assessment strategies\, an understanding of academic integrity’s importance\, and the confidence to foster a culture of honesty in their classrooms\, leading to genuine\, lasting learning outcomes for students.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nAnalyze the principles and theories underpinning authentic assessments to understand their impact on promoting academic integrity.  \nEvaluate different types of authentic assessments for various subject areas to identify their strengths in discouraging dishonest behaviors. \nCreate effective\, context-rich assessment tasks that require higher-order thinking skills\, ensuring that students engage deeply and honestly with the material. \nDesign a comprehensive assessment plan that integrates multiple forms of authentic assessments\, aimed at fostering academic integrity and supporting genuine student learning. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/designing-authentic-assessments-for-academic-integrity/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T221713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T224220Z
UID:333-1729162800-1729170000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:GenAI Rubrics Design – Strategies and Considerations for Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThurs\, Oct 17\, 11:00AM-1:00PM\, online\, synchronous \nThis workshop is intended to provide some strategies around designing assignment rubrics to account for Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). We’ll discuss full integration\, allowing students to use AI throughout their work\, and partial integration\, where AI is used for specific assignment components. We’ll also cover mitigation strategies to privilege student-generated content. Participants will gain insights into GenAI’s capabilities and limitations\, helping them design rubrics that align with their approach to GenAI usage. The workshop will provide language suggestions and examples for developing rubric criteria and performance indicators.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize the capabilities and limitations of GenAI models in content creation for assignment completion \nExamine rubric design strategies and considerations for full and partial integration and mitigation of GenAI \nEvaluate the role of GenAI in your course as it relates to assignment and rubric design 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/genai-rubrics-design-strategies-and-considerations-for-generative-ai/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165552Z
UID:331-1729072800-1729080000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Demystifying OER Creation: A Hands-On Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWed\, Oct 16\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThis workshop is designed to guide you through the process of creating your own Open Educational Resources (OER)\, making it less daunting and more accessible. Whether you’re looking to create a comprehensive textbook or a small\, focused piece of educational material\, this workshop will provide you with the necessary tools and guidance. You’ll gain firsthand experience of the OER publishing process\, learn to choose the right tools and platforms for your project\, and even create your own OER infographic using our provided templates.   \nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll not only have a finished OER to share but also the knowledge of where and how to share it in an OER Repository. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the global educational community and enhance your teaching practice. Don’t miss out on this chance to turn your expertise into accessible educational resources!  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to  \n\nExperience the stages of the OER publishing process \nChoose appropriate tools and platforms for OER projects \nCreate an OER infographic using templates \nLocate an OER Repository where they could share the OER they created 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/demystifying-oer-creation-a-hands-on-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T220638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165417Z
UID:327-1728388800-1728392400@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Explore the Vivid World of Venngage
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nTues\, Oct 8\, 12:00-1:00PM\, online\, synchronous \nVenngage is a platform offered to KPU faculty that offers endless possibilities to create and modify infographics. Some examples of documents you can create are presentations\, charts\, diagrams\, roadmaps\, posters and more! Browse pre-made templates\, or create your own. Explore Venngage’s colourful world and learn how to seamlessly generate professional documents.   \nA Venngage through the T&L Commons is not available for students (they can create a free account). Venngage cannot be used to create KPU promotional material that will be shared externally. Contact the Marketing department to assist you in any promotional material. \nLearning Outcomes:   \n\nBrowse and modify templates \nCreate documents from scratch \nNavigate Venngage’s toolbars \nRequest a temporary Venngage account 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/explore-the-vivid-world-of-venngage/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T220431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T223551Z
UID:325-1727949600-1727953200@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Privacy and Records: A Primer for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThurs\, Oct 3\, 10:00-11:00AM\, online\, synchronous \nInstructors 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 members encounter in their teaching roles can lead to different kinds of records. This session will help faculty members understand their legal requirements and responsibilities\, and create good habits that will protect privacy and manage records appropriately. Presented by Shelly Kean\, Manager\, Information Access and Privacy and Beverly Braaten\, Manager\, Records and Information Management.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nRecognize ‘personal information” involved in participants work with students \nUnderstand legal requirements related to personal information \nUnderstand what Records Management and Information Management are\, and how they relate to each other in the Information Lifecycle. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/privacy-and-records-a-primer-for-faculty-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T220215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165240Z
UID:323-1726822800-1726848000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Instructional Skills Workshop - September 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSCHEDULE (it is mandatory to attend all dates in full):\nFri\, Sept 20\, 9:00AM-4:00pm\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nMon\, Sept 23\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, online\, synchronous\nWed\, Sept 25\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, online\, synchronous\nThurs\, Sept 26\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThe Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a multi-day workshop for faculty and instructional staff to develop and enhance their teaching and learning processes. Full participation for the ISW workshop is required. Participants will review teaching ideas\, deliver three short lessons\, and receive peer feedback to assist with instructional development. The overall purposes of the course are to work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on teaching methods\, foster a safe environment for individual experiments\, and give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system. Successful completion of the workshop satisfies the required credits for ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP).  \nThis course is the equivalent of ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) and your Letter of Completion from fully participating in this workshop satisfies the required credits for that course in the PIDP program.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nTo work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on methods of teaching actively\, experientially\, interactively\, and in a participatory manner. \nTo foster a safe educational laboratory environment in which instructors have the opportunity to conduct individual experiments on their teaching practices. \nTo give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system so they can continue to get peer feedback on their teaching over time.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/instructional-skills-workshop-september-2024/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T162652Z
UID:318-1726218000-1726232400@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nFri\, Sept 13\, 9:00AM-1:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nHave you heard about generative AI but don’t really understand what all the hype is about? This session is designed for people who want to learn more about GenAI\, its practical use\, evaluating when to use or not to use GenAI and the ethics of use for themselves and their students.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to   \n\nUnderstand the basic concepts of Generative AI.  \nRecognize the potential applications and ethical considerations of Generative AI.  \nIdentify where GenAI is and is not effective. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/getting-ready-for-generative-ai/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T215308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T164928Z
UID:316-1726047000-1726056000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Maximizing Moodle Gradebook
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWed\, Sept 11\, 9:30AM-12:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nThe Gradebook workshop is an engaging and interactive session that aims to support faculty members in ensuring assessments are aligned with their course’s learning outcomes. Gradebook features are often underutilized leaving faculty to manually calculate and/or weight assignments to get final grades. Throughout the workshop\, participants will learn how to effectively set up the Moodle gradebook to reflect these assessments.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to  \n\nEnsure the alignment between learning outcomes\, assessments\, & learning activities for student learning. \nBreakdown the assessments weights and types from the official course outline into weekly assessments. \nDesign and implement a Moodle gradebook to support course assessments. 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/maximizing-moodle-gradebook-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240801T214920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T223200Z
UID:312-1725879600-1725883200@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Unlocking Potential: Finding OERs to Reduce Educational Barriers
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nMon\, Sept 9\, 11:00AM-12:00PM\, Arbutus 1050 (library computer lab) \nJoin us for a hands-on workshop designed to equip you with the skills to locate and identify Open Educational Resources (OERs) that can reduce educational barriers and enhance learning experiences for your students.  \nCome learn about the licensing of OERs\, discover various OER repositories\, and search for resources that are relevant for your students. By the end of this workshop\, you will be well-prepared to integrate OERs into your courses\, fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of OERs and transform your teaching practices.  \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to  \n\nLocate OER repositories \nIdentify permissions of OER licenses \nChoose OERs relevant for their teaching 
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/unlocking-potential-finding-oers-to-reduce-educational-barriers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240829T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240529T175643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T175643Z
UID:299-1724940000-1724945400@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Ask\, Find Out\, Act: Inquiry-based Learning for All Students
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThursday\, August 29\, 2:00-3:30PM\nOnline\, synchronous \nHow do KPU faculty and instructional staff implement inquiry-based learning? From work-integrated learning\, to exploring SDGs\, to rock climbing\, to going to the Amazon Rainforest\, the examples are many and spread across the disciplines. This workshop is created to assist faculty gain a solid understanding of the theory and practice of inquiry-based learning and develop your own inquiry-based activity or project for students. \nAt the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to…\n\nDescribe inquiry-based learning as a process-based and learner-centred educational model that promotes student agency\nDistinguish and connect inquiry-based learning to other models of learning\, such as direct\, experiential\, active\, and reflective learning\nIdentify the key phases\, and four levels\, of inquiry-based learning and their implementation\nIdentify the conditions for a successful inquiry-based learning environment (e.g.\, agency\, curiosity\, flexibility\, guidance\, supportive)\nDiscuss and design (in brief) an inquiry-based project related to your teaching (or other practice at KPU)\, and the use of formative feedback
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/ask-find-out-act-inquiry-based-learning-for-all-students/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T211616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T211616Z
UID:282-1724839200-1724846400@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Technology Enhanced e-Classrooms Orientation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nWednesday\, August 28th\, 2024\, 10:00-12:00PM \nThis orientation introduces the effective use of the technology enhanced classroom to support your learner’s experience. Using classroom capture technology and streaming technology allows learners to participate remotely and in person depending on their personal needs on any given day\, and the recordings of the class support student review of material. Please bring your laptop and PowerPoint slides. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Create a more flexible and inclusive learning environment by using the recording and streaming technologies in the classroom\n2. Explore how Zoom conferencing tool can support online engagement\n3. Experience first-hand how to operate the recording and streaming technologies with added support.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/technology-enhanced-e-classrooms-orientation-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240711T202529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T202843Z
UID:309-1724662800-1724691600@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Establishing Your KPU Teaching Practice
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nWorkshop Dates (attend both dates):\nDay 01: August 26\, 2024 – 9:00am to 5:00pm\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nDay 02: August 27\, 2024 – 9:00am to 5:00pm\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library) \nWhether you are new to teaching or just new to teaching at KPU this learning experience is more than an orientation\, it has been designed to support you in Establishing Your Teaching Practice at KPU. This in-person workshop promotes collaboration\, innovation\, and teaching excellence that is aligned with KPU’s vision\, quality education delivery and is in alignment with relevant policies and practices. We also want to lay a foundation for your career developmental journey and foster community around teaching\, so you feel supported to iterate your practice over time. We have guest speakers on academic integrity\, open education and more. Throughout the workshop you will be supported to build your syllabus\, integrating your learning as we go. \nThis learning occurs over two days – beginning with an overview of the supports available as you develop your instructional design and delivery skills centered around a focus on students\, and to provide a theoretical foundation for course design. The second day focuses on syllabus components and critical dialogue about key instructional elements such as instructor course policies\, and assessment design. We will explore the role of reflective practice and the development of a teaching philosophy. The workshop ends with pathways to professional development and steps for continuous improvement in your teaching journey. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to… \n\nRecognize the scope of service and available supports from T&L in supporting your instructional journey\nGenerate a student-focused course syllabus that is structurally-sound and aligned with the course outline and KPU policies\nExplore the features and functionality of KPU-supported educational technology tools in supporting your instructional design\nConstruct a supportive and inclusive teaching philosophy grounded in principles of UDL and accessibility\nDevelop your capacity for designing authentic learning experiences and assessments\nIdentify opportunities that are relevant to\, and supportive of\, your professional development goals
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/establishing-your-kpu-teaching-practice/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T210856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T210856Z
UID:278-1724320800-1724324400@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Privacy and Records: A Primer for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nOnline\, synchronous\nThursday\, August 22nd\, 2024\, 10:00-11:00AM \nInstructors 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 members encounter in their teaching roles can lead to different kinds of records. This session will help faculty members understand their legal requirements and responsibilities\, and create good habits that will protect privacy and manage records appropriately. Presented by Shelly Kean\, Manager\, Information Access and Privacy and Beverly Braaten\, Manager\, Records and Information Management. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Recognize ‘personal information” involved in participants work with students\n2. Understand legal requirements related to personal information\n3. Understand what Records Management and Information Management are\, and how they relate to each other in the Information Lifecycle.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/privacy-and-records-a-primer-for-faculty-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T210350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T210350Z
UID:276-1724232600-1724241600@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Maximizing Moodle Gradebook
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nWednesday\, August 21st\, 2024\, 9:30AM-12:00PM \nThe Gradebook workshop is an engaging and interactive session that aims to support faculty members in ensuring assessments are aligned with their course’s learning outcomes. Gradebook features are often underutilized leaving faculty to manually calculate and/or weight assignments to get final grades. Throughout the workshop\, participants will learn how to effectively set up the Moodle gradebook to reflect these assessments. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Ensure the alignment between learning outcomes\, assessments\, & learning activities for student learning.\n2. Breakdown the assessments weights and types from the official course outline into weekly assessments.\n3. Design and implement a Moodle gradebook to support course assessments.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/maximizing-moodle-gradebook-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T212047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T170315Z
UID:284-1724058000-1724083200@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Instructional Skills Workshop - August
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWORKSHOP SERIES SCHEDULE\nMonday\, August 19th\, 2024\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nThursday\, August 22nd\, 2024\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, online\, synchronous\nFriday\, August 23rd\, 2024\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, online\, synchronous\nMonday\, August 26th\, 2024\, 9:00AM-4:00PM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Cedar 3005\n* It is mandatory that you attend all sessions in full. Please do not register if you cannot commit to the entire schedule. \nThe Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a multi-day workshop for faculty and instructional staff to develop and enhance their teaching and learning processes. Full participation for the ISW workshop is required. Participants will review teaching ideas\, deliver three short lessons\, and receive peer feedback to assist with instructional development. The overall purposes of the course are to work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on teaching methods\, foster a safe environment for individual experiments\, and give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system. Successful completion of the workshop satisfies the required credits for ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP). \nLearning Outcomes\n1. To work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on methods of teaching actively\, experientially\, interactively\, and in a participatory manner.\n2. To foster a safe educational laboratory environment in which instructors have the opportunity to conduct individual experiments on their teaching practices.\n3. To give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system so they can continue to get peer feedback on their teaching over time. \nThis course is the equivalent of ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) and your Letter of Completion from fully participating in this workshop satisfies the required credits for that course in the PIDP program.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/instructional-skills-workshop-august/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T170540Z
UID:272-1723195800-1723212000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Generative AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nFriday\, August 9th\, 2024\, 9:30AM-2:00PM \nGenerative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education\, offering exciting possibilities for both instructors and students. In this workshop\, we delve into the world of Generative AI\, exploring its potential benefits\, ethical considerations\, and practical applications within post-secondary institutions. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Understand generative AI functionality\n2. Explore the ethical considerations of generative AI use with students\n3. Consider practical applications of generative AI for the participants context
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/generative-ai-workshop-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T210133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T210133Z
UID:274-1723122000-1723127400@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Assessing e-Portfolio Learning with PebblePad & ATLAS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWORKSHOP SERIES SCHEDULE\nOnline\, synchronous\nThursday\, August 8th\, 2024\, 1:00-2:15PM\nThursday\, August 15th\, 2024\, 1:00-2:15PM\nThursday\, August 22nd\, 2024\, 1:00-2:15PM \nThis online\, synchronous course will introduce KPU instructors to the ATLAS side of PebblePad and how it integrates with KPUs LMS\, Moodle. ATLAS is the assessment\, teaching and learning component of pebblepad and can be applied in formative and summative assessments while also allowing KPU instructors to support students with self-reflection\, peer review\, and guidance using various pre-built and custom templates\, rubrics\, and grades. ATLAS also allows external assessors to comment and provide feedback on student work\, opening a world of new possibilities!\n\n“ATLAS is designed specifically to support rich\, iterative and conversational styles of assessment and feedback.” – [PebblePad Help\, 2021]\n\nWhat are you waiting for? Grab your ATLAS this summer and start exploring what the complete world of PebblePad can do to support your course design.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/assessing-e-portfolio-learning-with-pebblepad-atlas/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T164500
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240527T205844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T224557Z
UID:297-1720516500-1720543500@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Instructional Skills Workshop - July
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nWORKSHOP SERIES SCHEDULE\nTuesday\, July 9\, 9:15AM-4:45PM\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nWednesday\, July 10\, 9:15AM-4:45PM\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nThursday\, July 11\, 9:15AM-4:45PM\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nFriday\, July 12\, 9:15AM-4:45PM\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\n* It is mandatory that you attend all sessions in full. Please do not register if you cannot commit to the entire schedule. \nThe Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a multi-day workshop for faculty and instructional staff to develop and enhance their teaching and learning processes. Full participation for the ISW workshop is required. Participants will review teaching ideas\, deliver three short lessons\, and receive peer feedback to assist with instructional development. The overall purposes of the course are to work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on teaching methods\, foster a safe environment for individual experiments\, and give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system. Successful completion of the workshop satisfies the required credits for ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP). \nLearning Outcomes\n1. To work in a collegial\, peer-based instructional process on methods of teaching actively\, experientially\, interactively\, and in a participatory manner.\n2. To foster a safe educational laboratory environment in which instructors have the opportunity to conduct individual experiments on their teaching practices.\n3. To give instructors the opportunity to develop a strong campus-based support system so they can continue to get peer feedback on their teaching over time. \nThis course is the equivalent of ID3220 of the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) and your Letter of Completion from fully participating in this workshop satisfies the required credits for that course in the PIDP program.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/instructional-skills-workshop-july/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T205413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T224447Z
UID:270-1720432800-1720438200@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:The COIL Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:COIL\, Collaborative online intercultural learning \nCANCELLED\nWORKSHOP SERIES SCHEDULE\nMonday\, July 8th\, 2024\, 10:00-11:30AM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Fir 142\nMonday\, July 15th\, 2024\, 10:00-11:30AM\, online\, synchronous\nMonday\, July 22nd\, 2024\, 10:00-11:30AM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nMonday\, July 29th\, 2024\, 10:00-11:00AM\, in person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2400 (2nd floor library) \nCollaborative Online International Learning (COIL) partners KPU instructors with other instructors from global partner institutions who teach similar courses to create an environment to enrich students’ learning experiences by incorporating real-world and international perspectives into their courses. Enrolling in COIL-enriched courses provides students with valuable opportunities for genuine real-world learning within their respective disciplines on an international scale.\n\nThis four-week blended workshop aims to introduce faculty who are new to the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model and approach. Throughout the workshop series\, participant faculty will be introduced to the pedagogy of COIL\, the design and planning of a COIL learning experience. The workshop facilitators will work with participant faculty to design COIL experiences\, assessments\, and activities aligned and culturally appropriate for your external partners abroad.\n\n\nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to\n1. Explain the basic tenants of COIL\, discuss COIL projects\, and contextualize student learning experiences across cultures\n2. Explore KPU technology tools and logistical considerations to plan and implement COIL experiences\n3. Gain experience designing COIL learning activities and assessments
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/the-coil-workshop-series/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T204627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T224520Z
UID:263-1719480600-1719487800@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Teaching Portfolios
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\n  \nWORKSHOP SERIES SCHEDULE\nThursday\, June 27th\, 2024\, 9:30-11:30AM\, online\, synchronous\nFriday\, June 28th\, 2024\, 9:30-11:30AM\, in-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 \nJoin us for a dynamic workshop designed to help faculty members develop comprehensive teaching portfolios. Learn how to effectively showcase your teaching philosophy\, evidence of teaching effectiveness\, innovative practices\, and professional development experiences. Gain insights on organizing and presenting materials for tenure reviews\, job applications\, and professional growth. Through interactive discussions and practical tips\, participants will leave with the tools and confidence to create compelling teaching portfolios that reflect their unique strengths and contributions to the field of education. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Articulate their teaching philosophy and demonstrate how it informs their instructional practices\, thereby enhancing their ability to effectively communicate their teaching approach in their teaching portfolios.\n2. Acquire strategies for selecting and organizing evidence of teaching effectiveness\, professional development activities\, and innovative teaching practices\, empowering them to construct well-structured and compelling teaching portfolios.\n3. Develop a deeper understanding of the role of reflection in teaching practice and portfolio development\, enabling them to engage in reflective practices that enhance their teaching effectiveness and professional growth.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/teaching-portfolios/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T204338Z
UID:261-1718962200-1718974800@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Curriculum Mapping - A Visual Representation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nFriday\, June 21st\, 2024\, 9:30AM-1:00PM \nThis workshop will explore curriculum mapping as a tool to represent the complexity of a curriculum in a visual format. This provides clarity and intention for faculty around purpose\, content and context for learning. It also makes the scaffolding of a curriculum visible as a means to identify gaps and achieve quality. We will also cover verifying and assessing the validity of Curriculum maps before exploring next steps. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Describe the components that make up learning outcome structure\n2. Identify the process to develop a curriculum map\n3. Describe means of validating curriculum maps.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/curriculum-mapping-a-visual-representation-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T173739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T173739Z
UID:255-1717668000-1717675200@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Creating Engaging Educational Media - Video
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWORKSHOP SERIES SCHEDULE\nJune 6th\, 2024\, online\, asynchronous\nJune 13th\, 2024\, online\, synchronous\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\nJune 20th\, 2024\, in-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\nJune 27th\, 2024\, in-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\, 10:00AM-12:00PM \nThis workshop series has been designed to support faculty with enhancing their skills in creating educational videos. The participants will delve into various aspects of video creation and practical skills. These include storyboard & storytelling\, recording\, editing\, and publishing videos. The intended audience is faculty in their non-teaching semester who can commit 2 hours per week for four weeks to a fun and immersive professional development experience. You will have a completed video(s) that you can use in your courses at the end of the series. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Identify the types of educational videos you can create\n2. Discuss the implications of using video as a medium to communicate with your learners\n3. Tell a story in your videos\, using effective video creation strategies\n4. Record high quality video with proper sound and lighting using recording studio and other tools\n5. Edit a video using Camtasia video editor\n6. Publish a video and adding engagement points in your video\n7. Create an engaging thumbnail hook to your video\n8. Add captions to increase engagement
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/creating-engaging-educational-media-video/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T173243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T173243Z
UID:253-1717581600-1717588800@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Do Some Open Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410\nWednesday\, June 5th\, 10:00AM-12:00PM \nInterested in engaging in open pedagogy but not sure where to start? You do not need to do it all at once! Open pedagogy is a practice that employs a social justice approach to education and builds on critical pedagogy to facilitate learners’ ownership of their own education. It can shift the emphasis away from simply consumption of knowledge or information to the creation and sharing of it. In this workshop\, we will consider different components of a course (e.g.\, syllabi\, assessment\, assignments\, etc.) and discuss how we can implement and apply the principles of open pedagogy to our practices.\n\nCome explore ideas\, ask questions\, and practice making your courses more open.\n\n\nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Identify open pedagogy through common characteristics\n2. Integrate open pedagogy into sample teaching activities\n3. Modify one of your own teaching practices to include open pedagogy
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/lets-do-some-open-pedagogy-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240528T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T172923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T172923Z
UID:251-1716890400-1716894000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Privacy and Records: A Primer for Faculty
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nOnline\, synchronous\nTuesday\, May 28th\, 2024\, 10:00-11:00AM \nInstructors 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 members encounter in their teaching roles can lead to different kinds of records. This session will help faculty members understand their legal requirements and responsibilities\, and create good habits that will protect privacy and manage records appropriately. Presented by Shelly Kean\, Manager\, Information Access and Privacy and Beverly Braaten\, Manager\, Records and Information Management. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Recognize ‘personal information” involved in participants work with students\n2. Understand legal requirements related to personal information\n3. Understand what Records Management and Information Management are\, and how they relate to each other in the Information Lifecycle.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/privacy-and-records-a-primer-for-faculty/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240524T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T172249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T172249Z
UID:249-1716543000-1716553800@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Crafting Effective Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nFriday\, May 24th\, 2024\, 9:30AM-12:30PM \nLearning outcomes have existed for generations\, however their use in post-secondary education is relatively recent. Since the mid 90s\, educators have been using learning outcomes to center their lessons on students\, to provide clarity around content\, and flexibility to instruction. Administratively\, outcomes have provided guidance for curriculum development\, clarity around quality assurance practices and consistency to program descriptions across institutions\, provinces and countries. This workshop will explore the history\, use and development of learning outcomes at a variety of levels for KPU. Participants will write outcomes and have opportunity to critique existing learning outcomes. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Develop structurally sound and meaningful learning outcomes.\n2. Rewrite existing learning outcomes\n3. Evaluate the alignment of outcomes and assessments
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/crafting-effective-learning-outcomes-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T172032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T172032Z
UID:247-1715938200-1715949000@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Generative AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nFriday\, May 17th\, 2024\, 9:30AM-12:30PM \nGenerative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education\, offering exciting possibilities for both instructors and students. In this workshop\, we delve into the world of Generative AI\, exploring its potential benefits\, ethical considerations\, and practical applications within post-secondary institutions. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Understand generative AI functionality\n2. Explore the ethical considerations of generative AI use with students\n3. Consider practical applications of generative AI for the participants context
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/generative-ai-workshop/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240418T170007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T170007Z
UID:292-1715860800-1715862600@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Have you heard about Draft Coach?
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of Draft Coach? KPU has procured Turnitin’s Draft Coach tool which allows KPU students to submit their work for feedback to help them improve their writing and uphold academic integrity through three checks: the similarity check\, citation check\, and grammar guide. Attend this 30-minute presentation from the Teaching & Learning Commons and the Academic Integrity Unit to learn more about what Draft Coach is and how it can support students in their journey at KPU. \nRegister here
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/have-you-heard-about-draft-coach-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T141500
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20231205T230216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T213505Z
UID:161-1715346000-1715350500@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:[DAY 3] Introduction to ePortfolios
DESCRIPTION:Curious and want to know more about ePortfolios? Here is your chance! Over the course of 3\, 75 minute synchronous sessions you will learn the basics of ePortfolios\, including the pedagogy and the tools that support their use for teaching and learning. We will cover the basics of what ePorfolios are and their uses for teaching and learning as well as introduce some suggestions and strategies for implementation and provide information regarding resources and additional support. \n  \n\nRegister here
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/introduction-to-eportfolios-3/
CATEGORIES:High Impact Practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T171723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T171737Z
UID:244-1715335200-1715340600@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Instructional Skills for Lab Instructors
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nOnline\, synchronous\nFriday\, May 10th\, 2024\, 10:00-11:30AM \nThe Instructional Skills for Lab Instructors workshop is designed for those teaching labs in the Faculty of Science. Instructional labs are an integral part of science education\, and provide unique\, hands-on learning opportunities for students. In this 90-minute online workshop\, we will explore the ideas in Bloom’s Taxonomy and Constructive Alignment\, and how we can apply those principles to laboratory teaching. Participants will be able to use those principles to plan and implement assessments. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Use Bloom’s Taxonomy to write effective learning outcomes\n2. Explain the principles of Constructive Alignment\n3. Apply the principles of Constructive Alignment to laboratory learning activities and assessments
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/244/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T135213
CREATED:20240403T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T171438Z
UID:242-1715162400-1715169600@dev.wordpress.kpu.ca
SUMMARY:Technology Enhanced e-Classrooms Orientation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn-person\, Surrey campus\, Arbutus 2410 (2nd floor library)\nWednesday\, May 8\, 2024\, 10:00AM-12:00PM \nThis orientation introduces the effective use of the technology enhanced classroom to support your learner’s experience. Using classroom capture technology and streaming technology allows learners to participate remotely and in person depending on their personal needs on any given day\, and the recordings of the class support student review of material. Please bring your laptop and PowerPoint slides. \nThrough engaging in the activities and content of this workshop\, you have the opportunity to\n1. Create a more flexible and inclusive learning environment by using the recording and streaming technologies in the classroom\n2. Explore how Zoom conferencing tool can support online engagement\n3\, Experience first-hand how to operate the recording and streaming technologies with added support.
URL:https://dev.wordpress.kpu.ca/tlworkshops/event/technology-enhanced-e-classrooms-orientation-3/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR