5.11 Going further

CTLT is offering both synchronous and asynchronous workshops to support your learning in the Online Teaching Program. Check the CTLT Events Page to sign up for this month’s synchronous workshops, or you can take advantage of the on-demand workshop recordings that complement this module.

We recommend the following playlist of on-demand workshops to complement this module:

Because teaching online requires different skills, strategies and tools than in the face-to-face classroom, UBC faculty have requested the opportunity to “practice” with online teaching tools. In order to support this, the CTLT is offering instructors the opportunity to practice an online lesson or a Zoom activity. To register for this unique opportunity submit a request for a 1:1 consultation.

Supplemental Resources

The article Live Synchronous Web Meetings in Asynchronous Online Courses: Reconceptualizing Virtual Office Hours Links to an external site. focuses on virtual office hours but also includes useful strategies for planning online synchronous lectures.
UBC Media Makers - A detailed resource for planning and developing videos for your online course.
OER Accessibility Toolkit - This toolkit goes over the basic concept of accessibility as well as best practices on making your course more accessible. Although the toolkit focuses on OER, it also applies to courses that are not open (toolkit is adapted from BC Campus’s Accessibility Toolkit Links to an external site.).
Accessibility in OER Presentation Links to an external site.- A number of useful and easy to read resources from the UBC Inclusive Design workshop.
Accessibility Checklist - designed to help CTLT courses and projects comply with guidelines of the W3C accessibility standards.
Open UBC Toolkits - in-depth guides about searching and using OER.
UBC Copyright Office - Offers information on how to ensure your content and materials comply with copyright.