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BCcampus is excited to present a series of Generative AI in Education challenges! Designed by Lucas Wright, senior education consultant at UBC, this open series aims to build critical GenAI literacy in an engaging way. Participants will develop practical skills and gain insights into GenAI’s transformative potential in higher education. Win this digital badge by joining us for 10 interactive challenges that will expand your capabilities and critical perspectives on AI in learning. This free, self-paced, asynchronous series is open for self-enrollment until December 18. Invite your colleagues to join! https://ow.ly/lvVX50Ug5Z9 #GenAI #OpenEducation

Ready to bring AI into your teaching practice? Join us for a one-hour workshop introducing the GenAI in Teaching and Learning Toolkit! Learn essential GenAI skills, explore ethical considerations, and gain hands-on experience with AI integration strategies. By the end, you’ll be able to: ✅ Identify key GenAI literacy skills ✅ Apply a toolkit activity to your practice ✅ Plan first steps for GenAI integration Register here: https://ow.ly/FvZ350U1ym3 Don’t miss out on this innovative session! #GenAI #EdTech #TeachingInnovation

BCcampus on why we are saying goodbye to X. Today, we are announcing that BCcampus will be stepping away from X. This decision was not made lightly. It stems from our growing concern about the direction in which the platform, now called X, has evolved in recent years. The changes in moderation policies and algorithmic shifts have allowed hateful and abusive content to proliferate and have increasingly suppressed critique and diverse perspectives. Meanwhile, the spread of false or misleading information undermines the very foundation of informed, evidence-based conversations—conversations that are essential to the work we do in higher education. We believe that our digital spaces should reflect our values, and BCcampus our core values include being inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist. Continuing to invest time and resources into a platform that feels like it no longer aligns with our values is inconsistent with our mission. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, subscribe to our newsletter, or visit our website to stay informed about our initiatives and events. Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/gYG953Vv Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gW5tzfnd Website: https://bccampus.ca/ Thank you to Clint Lalonde, Josie Gray and Brita Harrison Brooke for leading BCcampus in this direction and authorship of our post. https://lnkd.in/gTNKh6Uw

Scholarship Opportunity Alert! Are you a faculty member, librarian, staff, or graduate student at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia or Yukon? BCcampus is here to support your professional development! We’re offering two scholarships (valued at $500 USD each) for the upcoming Creative Commons certificate course taking place January 27–April 6, 2025. Whether you're passionate about academic librarianship, education, or promoting open culture/GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums), this program has a track tailored just for you! 🌍📖 🚨 Application deadline: December 6, 2024 Read more and apply: https://ow.ly/IFrT50Ujxm2 #OpenEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Conversations about mental health have expanded, but barriers to accessing care and support have also grown—especially in academia. Many current approaches to academic mental health adopt a ‘one size fits all’ model, leaving the unique needs of diverse students, staff, and communities unmet. In this session, we'll: ✅Review existing evidence, policies, and interventions around academic mental health ✅Reflect on how current approaches include or exclude different groups ✅Explore pragmatic, inclusive ideas to build a community of care across campuses, teaching, research, and pastoral support ✅Address systemic issues such as climate change, political unrest, and inequalities that disproportionately impact minoritized groups. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and reshape the future of mental health in academia: https://ow.ly/k3X950TCvSU #ResearchSpeakerSeries

BCcampus and Creative Commons have joined forces to supercharge your professional development. BCcampus is offering two full scholarships ($500 USD value each), and the application deadline is December 6, so apply today! Post-secondary educators and librarians in British Columbia can also enjoy additional discounts, including a 15% registration discount through June 2025, plus another 60% discount from CC. https://ow.ly/Ripz50UfYvK #OpenEducation #ApplyNow

As the shortage of skilled tradespeople in B.C. grows, it’s critical for trades instructors to be equipped with digital skills for the evolving workplace. Join us for a session with Jessica Gemella, who will discuss her research on digital literacy and resilience in trades education and explore: “How can professional development prepare trades educators to succeed in changing times?” Trades faculty, researchers, and faculty developers—join the discussion! Let’s build resilience and future-proof trades education! 🔧📲 Register: https://ow.ly/crfN50U0NeJ #TradesEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #DigitalSkills

BCcampus and Creative Commons have joined forces to supercharge your professional development. Get instant access to the CC Certificate program with exclusive perks: a 15% discount code valid through June 2025, plus two full scholarships from BCcampus and a whopping 60% discount from Creative Commons. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your open education skills! https://ow.ly/Ripz50UfYvK #OpenEducation #ApplyNow

Are you ready to push the boundaries of teaching with technology? The Digital Pedagogy Lab is more than just another educational conference. It’s a dynamic, cohort-based community of practice, dedicated to inspiring and guiding educators to rethink how they engage with technology in education. With four distinct program tracks, there's something for everyone! ✅ Introduction to Critical Digital Pedagogies ✅ Designing for Care ✅ Reimagining Assessment ✅ Decolonial Futures of Teaching with Technology Don't miss this opportunity—early bird registration ends Dec 10! Register today: https://ow.ly/ZCCq50U2KNI

Join our upcoming drop-in session to learn how to create inclusive and accessible classrooms that support Deaf or Hard of Hearing students! Discover essential tips for delivering content in person and creating accessible videos and audio files. By the end of the session, you'll be able to include and edit captions in Kaltura and YouTube videos, and create transcripts from Kaltura, YouTube, and Microsoft Word. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/gL9c50SIyEJ