Browsing by Subject "Postsecondary education"
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Conceptualizing open educational practices through the lens of constructive alignment
(ICDE, 2017)The act of instruction may be conceptualized as consisting of four elements: learning outcomes, learning resources, teaching and learning activities, and assessments and evaluation. For instructors in higher education, the ... -
Conversations in the cloud: The use of blogs to support learning in higher education
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2015-12-15)Modern information and communications technologies provide a range of options for users to digitally capture and share their experiences and reflections. This paper will examine how blogs have been used effectively for ... -
Education versus training?
(Douglas College, 1997)This paper argues that the division between liberal education and training for employment is a false dilemma. -
Exploring faculty use of open educational resources at British Columbia post-secondary institutions
(BCcampus, 2016-01-18)This research examines the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) by post-secondary faculty in British Columbia, including their motivations and perceptions, as well as what factors help to enable or act as challenges for ... -
How can an online resource toolkit support international learners in the successful transition from post-secondary studies to the Canadian workplace?
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018)International students in Canada are a growing industry that is impacting our communities. Canada is considered a safe and affordable country to attend post-secondary institutes and institutions. While over half of the ... -
Instructor experiences with a social networking site in a higher education setting: Expectations, frustrations, appropriation, and compartmentalization
(Educational Technology, Research and Development, 2013)Researchers and practitioners have suggested that the use of social networking sites in formal education may be a worthwhile endeavor. Toward this goal, emerging learning platforms have included social networking features. ... -
Word up : Algonquin College as a sustainability leader
(2011-10-28)“Word up” is a catch phrase that denotes agreement or enthusiasm about what another has said. A question central to this thesis was whether study participants thought that Algonquin College should endeavour to be a ...
