Gearing up for Practicum!

With the two week practicum just around the corner, we want to remind TC’s that technology integration support is available as they plan and prepare for this initial teaching experience!

What: Scarfe Digital Sandbox Sessions 
Where: Scarfe 155 Education Library Computing Commons
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Drop in 12 – 2 (half hour presentation begins at 12:30) *Bring your lunch!
Why: a chance to explore, develop Digital Literacy and participate in some hands on learning and ‘sense-making’

UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Hook, Line, and Sinker- Engaging Students and Activating Prior Knowledge:
In this session, we will explore the development of effective hooks for your lessons. Examples of strategies that engage from a multi-sensory perspective will be given. Presentation at 12:30 but please drop in anytime between 12 and 2 with your questions, ideas or just to explore!

Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)
We know students bring them, so how can we harness the value of BYOD in our own classrooms? Learn some management strategies and explore cloud based applications to engage your students and facilitate a participatory environment! Presentation at 12:30 but please drop in anytime between 12 and 2 with your questions, ideas or just to explore!

Also available (likely for a limited time this Fall!):
Daily TECWhiz drop in at noon with Jenny Monday through Friday in Scarfe 155
One on One coaching sessions with Jenny by appointment (set up your ePortfolio, use CLAS to capture video on practicum, ask your individual questions and share ideas)

If you have any suggestions for future Sandbox Sessions or would like to book a session with Jenny our TECwhiz, please email: jenny.ho@ubc.ca  

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