Collaboratory

The Potential of Social Software as Instructional Technology

Session Title: The Potential of Social Software as Instructional Technology Time & Date: 11:50 A.M. – 12:35 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2009 Location: Rm. 185, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: Large introductory classes, lectures and exams are currently the defining characteristics of a University educational experience. With increasing enrollment in post-secondary institutions, […]

From “Thought Graffiti” to “Nods on the Side”: Using Web Annotation to Advance Online Dialogue

Session Title: From “Thought Graffiti” to “Nods on the Side”: Using Web Annotation to Advance Online Dialogue Time & Date: 2:00 P.M. – 2:55 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Location: Rm. 260, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: Some of the key advantages of asynchronous communication are the ability to archive its content […]

Making Open Work

Session Title: Making Open Work Time & Date: 3:05 P.M. – 4:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2009 Location: Rm. 182, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: This collaboratory session will compare and contrast the Open Educational Resource efforts of CeLC keynote Richard Baraniuk’s Connexions project with that of BCcampus. Participants will be asked […]

Life Can Get Easier

Session Title: Life Can Get Easier Time & Date: 11:50 A.M. – 12:35 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Location: Rm. 182, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: The core of this presentation/discussion centers around the role of technology to facilitate student learning outcomes-based assessment. Mapping programs and related courses provide a basis for […]