Zoom is a great way to stay connected in this time of physical distancing. However, with the recent massive increase in the use of Zoom around the world, we have also seen reports of “Zoom Bombing” – where participants in a meeting share explicit, racist, or otherwise inappropriate messages, videos, or other content with all attendees.

For information about FIPPA, please visit this link: https://ciel.viu.ca/learning-technologies-innovation/online-blended-learning/maintaining-privacy-while-supporting-innovation  Fully FIPPA Compliant Platforms and Tools All Institutionally-purchased contracts for faculty teaching and student learning (and browser-related access): 1.         VIULearn (D2L) 2.         VIUTube + Capture Space (Kaltura/Kaltura Capture) 3.         VIUOnline Rooms… Continue Reading →

This is a tough time for many of our students: here you will find useful links to assist students in accessing financial supports throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

Please see the following list of Open Textbooks available through https://bccampus.ca/ for Trades Instructors and Students Line D – Organizational Skills Competency D-6: Plan Projects Author(s): Camosun CollegeUpdated: Dec 19, 2019Description: Every job is different and may have special requirements. Anticipating… Continue Reading →

In this short video Gina Easton, Instructor for the Hairstylist Foundation Program, Cowichan Campus, shares a Case Study approach she used this week to engage her student while using Zoom Breakout Rooms. She also speaks to how she overcame the… Continue Reading →

These resources aim to support students as they enter the world of digital learning

Jason Lloyd brings in the experts to his department meeting via Zoom.

This honour goes to David Drury from Welding. I honestly don’t think this guy has slept all week! Check out this video to see Dave’s classroom techniques in action. David implemented Team Based Learning (TBL) approaches, such as (individual reading… Continue Reading →