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Here you will find reflections and insights from our team members on their various areas of expertise. We are committed to a culture of learning and innovation and hope this will be an engaging window into our day-to-day explorations.

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The Internet is the vast connection of networks that enables learners to access data, files, and documents from all over the globe on the World Wide Web.
The Internet is the vast connection of networks that enables learners to access data, files, and documents from all over the globe on the World Wide Web.
The Internet is the vast connection of networks that enables learners to access data, files, and documents from all over the globe on the World Wide Web.
The Internet is the vast connection of networks that enables learners to access data, files, and documents from all over the globe on the World Wide Web.
The Internet is the vast connection of networks that enables learners to access data, files, and documents from all over the globe on the World Wide Web.
The Internet is the vast connection of networks that enables learners to access data, files, and documents from all over the globe on the World Wide Web.
The idea of a career in the trades often takes a backseat in the minds of students considering their next steps.
Flexible workdays. Hybrid work weeks. Many work environments look drastically different than they did just a few years ago.
Ever hear the expression, “‘A’ people hire ‘A’ people, and ‘B’ people hire ‘C’ people”?
“Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee
When colourblindness is applied to daily practice, it can quickly become problematic.
Immersive Technology brings new learning styles into the classroom to better serve all our learners.
A Systems Thinking Mindset can help problem-solvers approach, consider and predict the outcomes of ideas! It’s an incredibly valuable concept when interacting with any system. 
Turning to self-regulated and self-directed learning theories can help you encourage your students to grow beyond the “just-tell-me-the-right-answer” mindset.
Communities of Practice (CoPs) sound new and exciting, but the truth is, you’ve been a part of CoPs your whole life — likely without even realizing it! 
Education is a central component to understanding and healing, but it can be difficult to navigate the amount of information out there. Get help here.
Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.
Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.
Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.
Accommodating exams while maintaining academic integrity.
It’s time we reconsidered the term ‘disability’ – both within our department and at the college.  
The Hive is moving students to a space where they can access the support they need in the most effective, efficient way possible
How an open concept design fosters a greater, more accessible learning experience
How shifting the perception of accessibility is creating equitable learning opportunities for all students.
This will help explain why and how you should include pronouns when introducing yourself in a professional setting, as well as when and how not to do it.
A summary of findings from an instructor’s survey concerning students’ perceptions of webcams in class.
Learn how immersive technology can be leveraged for core competency development.
An overview of the benefits and challenges involved in WIL initiatives and strategies for ensuring success.​
Now more than ever, the issue of online student retention merits attention from post-secondary institutions.
Streamlining information literacy and other online support methods pre-, mid-, and post-pandemic
Learn more about work-integrated learning options and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
HyFlex puts the power into the hands of the student
Read about how formative assessment can counteract the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
A team from the CTLI was assembled to develop a pilot project on Respondus Monitor.
In the midst of this massive pivot, faculty were forced to get creative with their testing methods.
Learn how to adapt assessments to an online world, encouraging honesty and inclusivity.
Zoom fatigue has become a reality for online learners and instructors.
While writing isn’t everyone’s strong suit, it’s a necessary part of your role as an instructor.
OERs are designed around curriculum delivery and are available in formats that provide and promote access.
Digitally recreating real objects for digital distance learning
The Audio Visual department is working to overcome teaching challenges in our Welding program.
Captioning provides an additional representation of information for learners.
Whiteboards can be used to enhance the learning experience by engaging learners, assessing learning, and creating interactive lessons.
A quick look at various exam question types and tips for creating them
Engage your students by mixing and matching a variety of feedback formats online.
Ask key questions to get a sense of student access to technology and student concerns during COVID-19.
Create a sense of community, turn tech flops into learning moments, and enjoy new possibilities for facilitating online learning.
Any LC employee can apply to conduct SoTL research. Few do, but more should.
The flipped classroom is a model that inverts the conventional structure of the classroom.
Educational videos are a great way to engage learners and support them in achieving learning outcomes.
Conceptual understanding allows for students to understand why a concept it important and how to use it in different contexts.
A well written outcome statement can be tricky to write! This series of tools and resources will help.
Closing the loop with clients and stakeholders builds trust and ensures that communication is flowing both ways.
Assess the lay of the land and determine the parameters around the learning challenge you’re trying to solve.
While the reports can provide a quick snapshot for instructors of the amount of content that is matching, Turnitin goes beyond what you'd expect.
Gather reliable, unbiased information using a strategic approach to research.
Tips from an experienced access specialist.
Use Design Thinking principles to create valuable learning experiences.
Create meaningful learning experiences and boost student engagement through basic gamification.

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