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July 23, 2026 I reconfirmed that this practicum project is closer to an internship rather than a self-directed study. Academic research can serve as a foundational framework and rationale; however, the main focus should be on developing practical tools and guidelines through open-ended design exploration. The goal is to demonstrate the possibilities of using AI…

Intro As a next step, I chose to redesign a core element of the traditional syllabus into a visual format to see how specific content can be better represented. Why Course Schedule? According to UBC Senate Policy V-130, a course schedule is one of the required elements that must be included in every syllabus at…

Emerging Approaches to Syllabus Design  Several researchers have proposed new approaches to syllabus design that explain and optimize its role as an effective tool for teaching and learning. These approaches consider a range of design elements, including the tone of language, visual presentation, content, and modes of distribution. Importantly, the new approaches do not necessarily…

Reorienting the Role of the Syllabus   1.1 The Purposes of a Syllabus According to Parkes and Harris (2002), the syllabus has traditionally served three primary roles: Parkes and Harris (2002) further argue that the purpose of a syllabus should determine its content, as illustrated in Figure 1.1. In other words, asking why a syllabus exists…

Project Overview  The course syllabus is an official document, commonly used in higher education, to inform students of critical information, including course descriptions, requirements, and policies. However, it is also often overlooked, dismissed as a mundane, static, administrative document filled with an overwhelming wall of text for both instructors and students. Several studies have argued…

July 9, 2026 I had a quick touchbase call with the practicum partner this morning and discussed the following:

June 4, 2026 I had a touch-base meeting with the UBC practicum partners to align on the project direction and receive clarification on the support available. Resources UBC Learning Design & Digital Innovation Content and Distribution of Course Syllabi

As I near the end of the MET (Master of Educational Technology) program, I will be working on a practicum project with the UBC LDDI (Learning Design & Digital Innovation) team. My goal for this term (Spring 2026) is to dig deeper into AI tools and explore practical strategies for integrating them to enhance the…