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The UBC Studios Lightboard
Lightboard Presenter: Farnaz Badiee UBC Lightboard website: https://ctlt-lightboard.sites.olt.ubc.ca/ DIY Lightboard guidelines: http://diy.open.ubc.ca/toolkit-landing-page/ http://ctlt.ubc.ca/2014/10/15/ubc-lightboards-light-up-the-classroom/ Few Tips: – prepare a script for each video. The UBC Studios offer free consultation in this regard. – prepare good PowerPoint slides with quality images.
The edX/Edge LTI Tool Provider to Canvas
edX/Edge courses can now be embedded within Canvas inside the Modules area. For more information, visit the following page: https://lthub.ubc.ca/guides/edx/embed-edx-content/
edX Peer Instruction
This Peer Instruction tool was developed by CTLT to improve critical thinking skills and enhance self and peer learning. It is available as an advanced component on edX and edX/Edge. Overview Over the last 20 years, Peer Instruction has become a widely-adopted instructional technique across higher education. It is the cornerstone of a range of approaches […]
Tools in Piloting Phase at UBC
There are different tools currently being piloted at UBC. For more information, visit the LT Hub website.
UBC Video Portal for Learning Videos
UBC IT recently released UBC Video Share, a centralized video platform powered by Kaltura. This portal can be accessed directly at https://learning.video.ubc.ca/. Log in with your CWL credentials to access your account. Features and benefits This portal allows you to create your own video channel and share it with other users. You can upload your videos and […]
MATLAB Free for UBC Students
MATLAB is a software that supports analysis, algorithm prototyping, and application development for those that require technical computing. Built-in graphics and pre-built toolboxes with algorithms are also included for better insight and visualization of data. For more information, please visit https://it.ubc.ca/news/matlab-free-ubc-students.
Virtual Reality @ UBC
A Virtual Reality Lab just opened at the UBC Studios! This new lab environment is available to both faculty and staff who want to try emerging technologies such as virtual reality. The lab is equipped with 360-degree video capture equipment and software along with a HTC Vive virtual reality station, which can be used for […]
ThingLink and Infographics
I may be dating my self, but do you remember the old Reese peanut butter cup commercial — “You got chocolate in my peanut butter”? Well, if you do remember it, you will know the main premise is a combination of two things can sometimes produce something else that is really, really cool. The same is true […]
Open Pedagogies with Canvas, UBC’s new Learning Management System
Canvas has functionalities that can be used to support open pedagogies and resource sharing.
Tinycards by Duolingo
Flashcards have been used as effective learning tools for a long time, and there are numerous flashcard tools available online. But as a fan of Duolingo (and as a fan of free), I thought I would check out their flashcard app, Tinycards, which was launched as an iOS app in 2016, and a mobile friendly website […]