Category: Getting started with course design
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Rubrics
A rubric is a tool to aid in marking by setting clear expectations in advance of receiving the work from students. Rubrics go beyond a marking guide by not just listing criteria to be judged, but also by providing clear examples of what each level of achievement looks like.
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Student Engagement
Student engagement is widely recognized as an important influence on achievement and learning. Berkely (2010) describes student engagement as “the product of motivation and active learning“.
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Classrooms
The UBC Sauder School of Business Point Grey campus has many different classrooms that you may be assigned to teach in based on your subject, class size, and technical requirements. In addition, there are two studios available for online teaching or video creation. This section provides you with details about your classroom that you should…
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Discussions
Discussion Forums Asynchronous Discussion Forums enhance learning as students share their ideas, perspectives, and experiences with the class. Students develop and refine their thoughts through the writing process, and broaden their classmates’ understanding of the course content. Students can participate in a conversation with an entire class or in groups. Discussions can also be created…
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Feedback
Feedback Providing effective and rapid feedback is imperative to student success. This section outlines best practices for communicating constructive feedback to students.
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Preparing to teach
Whether you are new to teaching or are preparing for your upcoming term, here are some resources to help you prepare to teach. Getting Help Your Learning Services team is here to help you with this transition, and to make the most of UBC’s learning technology ecosystem to meet your andragogical needs. If you have…
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Simulations
Simulations provide an opportunity for active, experiential learning by having students solve problems in the moment. Simulations can occur in the classroom live, or over a set period of time.