LFS Course Syllabus Template

Are you still working on your course syllabus for this term? UBC has provided guidelines for syllabi here. CTLT has provided an learner-centred syllabus toolkit here. The LFS Learning Centre can also review syllabi for your courses individually. For more information, contact it@landfood.ubc.ca.

Sep 02, 2020

LFS Canvas Template

A remote teaching Canvas template is now available for all LFS faculty members. Learn how to import it into your course and start using it here.

Aug 17, 2020

Online Learning Designer – Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Deadline: Until Filled)

The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is looking for two Online Learning Designers to assist in the migration of in-person undergraduate and graduate courses to online delivery. Apply now.

Jul 03, 2020

LFS Teaching Colloquy 2020 – Video Recordings

Video recordings of the LFS Teaching Colloquy 2020 are now publicly available. Watch members of the Learning Centre discuss Teaching and Learning with LFS faculty members.

Jun 03, 2020

What are we doing for Fall

Click on the hyperlinks on the individual topics in the diagram to see what we are doing in each area.

May 05, 2020

Cyber Security Installation – 2020

UBC’s Executive has mandated new measures for securing personal information. Check out this post to find out what needs to be installed. You can also read more on the increased security at the UBC Privacy Matters site.

Apr 28, 2020

Checklist Charts for Video Conferencing Best Practices

These resources will help you perform a quick check before your call to ensure you are following all video conferencing best practices.

Apr 17, 2020

CTLT Guidelines for Proctorio in Final Exams

The CTLT provided advice for those considering using Proctorio for final exams. Read more here.

Apr 16, 2020

2020S Course Reserve Preparation

In preparation for the Summer 2020 term, the UBC Library is asking instructors to use the Syllabus Service submit their reading lists directly. Read the complete message in this post.

Apr 09, 2020

Roundtable Discussion: Final Exam Alternatives

Last Friday, we had an online discussion about alternatives to final exams. We decided to host this session because we had been getting many questions from instructors concerned about what they were going to do for final exams in an online format. You can request to view a recording of the session by contacting: it@landfood.ubc.ca. […]

Mar 31, 2020

Checklist for teaching remotely/online

Given recent concerns regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19, the Learning Centre has some recommendations for those considering remote lecturing. Check this post to learn more and let us know if you need help.

Mar 12, 2020

Checklist for working remotely

Given recent concerns regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19, the Learning Centre has some recommendations for those considering the possibility of working from home/remotely. Follow this checklist to ensure you have everything you need.

Keep Teaching Resource

UBC has published a great resource for online/remote teaching called Keep Teaching. The resource provides guidance on going virtual with teaching and learning for face-to-face or blended classrooms.

OER Champions in LFS

Congrats to four members of the LFS community recently named as OER Champions at UBC! The OER Champions program aims to showcase "individual[s] who [have] made a significant contribution to the use of open educational resources (OER) at UBC Vancouver."

Oct 25, 2019

Mid Course Feedback

It is time to start considering a Mid Course Feedback (MCF) sessions in your class. Mid course feedback is a great way for instructors to collect informal feedback from students about how the course is going so far.

Oct 10, 2019