2019 DL Symposium

Why not take a fresh look at content authoring in Moodle? Teachers both love and hate building with Moodle books. Our presentation will show how a series of Apple iBook templates can be duplicated in specially formatted Moodle books using the bootstrap framework. We will use a little css and our prepared resources of code snippets to demonstrate how far we were able to go with the bootstrap framework. People with a lttle code editing experience should enjoy this session the most but everyone wanting to take a peak under the hood is welcome to join us as well.
Implications for Schools - Dr. Justina Law
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p1a_XDxcTXASvzL8cwEU4f4DVKgOd5AokdngeDz9zuE/edit?usp=sharing
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Calling all teachers curious about, or currently using, StudyForge’s digital video curriculum! 

In this collaborative session we will be showing the latest updates to StudyForge, previewing upcoming features, and giving a sneak peak of the courses currently in development!

But enough of us, we want to hear from you! What potential features and courses would you be most interested in seeing StudyForge develop next? What are your biggest challenges with StudyForge? What are your biggest wins? Compare notes with others teachers using StudyForge, and some of the development team.

Bring your wish lists, stories and ideas!

Students from VIU's Masters of Education (Leadership) program will present their recent research and Major Project design topics. Student design and development supporting blended and mobile delivery in K-12 and Post-Secondary environments will be shared.
1) How Can an Online Resource Toolkit Support International Students in the Successful Transition from Post-Secondary Studies to the BC Workplace?

The purpose of this Major Project was to connect international students to their BC communities and assist with providing relevant employment opportunities by providing an online toolkit as a resource to develop personal pathways to employment. Educators and prospective employers are also encouraged to use this toolkit to educate themselves and support international, Canadian-trained student in their intentions to remain in BC

Presenter: MEdL Graduate Corrine Hamel-Taylor
2) Applying the Community of Inquiry (COI) Framework to Support Non-Graduated Adults via a Blended Delivery Model.
The purpose of this applied research project was to create a blended delivery context in which to shift existing online-only programs for non-graduated adults in order to sustain learner motivation and engagement. This was accomplished by implementing the Community of Inquiry framework to increase cognitive, social and teaching presences to promote engagement both through connection to other learners as well as through connection to relevant learning and discourse by means of a bridging online resource- accessible to assist in online and face-to-face learning.
Presenter: MEdL Graduate Erin Borsoff
3) Increasing Student Engagement in Existing Online Learning Experiences through Incorporation of a Gamified Framework
This presentation showcases Leslie’s MEdL Major Project which has two components. First is a website designed to inform educators about Gamification and ways it can increase student engagement by increasing student autonomy. Second is a sample English 12 Gamified course, which puts theory into action by gamifying an existing online course.
Presenter: MEdL Graduate Candidate Leslie McCurrach

The presentation will provide educators with a set of strategies for teachers to assist students and parents to navigate through the online world of educational courses and programs at the elementary level. "How do I do this?", is a common question from parents and educators looking at engaging in the educational model of online learning for elementary students.

In a sense, the educational process common throughout the last two centuries has been predicated on an adversarial role. The student must prove his understanding to someone empowered to assess that learning and deem it as acceptable or in need of revision. What can educators at all levels do to combat or alleviate this inherent conflict? Education is a service industry staffed by professionals - how do we combat conflict as professional service providers? How can we develop a healthy partnership between home and school?

The presentation will include what the presenter has done as well as leave time for discussions and participation in some role play activities. Educators at all levels should either find something worth considering or bring their own worthwhile thoughts to the discussion.

 

Get Tech Savvy! Join Garima as she scratches the surface of many tools to help you ENGAGE the audience, CREATE awesome materials and SAVE time doing it all!  Bring your devices if you can, to this interactive workshop designed to give you the lay of the tool-land. Most of these tools are free or low-cost.
The tools include online persona creation, H5P interactive videos, live polling, branching scenarios, best kept secrets for diagrams and visuals, instant email surveys, pro project management, closed captioning tools and more..

Coilean Arts Inc. has embraced the new performing arts curriculum and the Ministry's vision of students learning outside of traditional classrooms. The courses began as a collaboration between experts in the field (a performing artist, a dance studio owner, and a skating coach) and an expert in pedagogy and curriculum (a BC Certified teacher). Students across BC now have access to a suite of performing and athletic arts courses -- dance, drama and musical theatre -- which they can tailor to their particular styles and interests within their art form. Come and hear about the journey and the power of partnerships. Then take a peek at the structure, which is key to student engagement and choice.