I have worked as an Instructor in the Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation (ACP) at Vancouver Island University (VIU) since September 2017. In October 2021, I became the chair of Adult Basic Education, Foundations for Success, and Literacy programs for Nanaimo campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve been lucky enough to teach Adult Basic Education (ABE) Biology 11 & 12 and Chemistry 11 & 12 in both blended and face-to-face formats. I love teaching my fully-online course FNFS 103: Succeeding Online: Tools and Technology for Learning. I also have experience teaching computer skills in a formal course (COST 030) and in workshops. In Spring 2024, I had the opportunity to teach in the Faculty of Education as well, teaching two sections of EDPB 531: Instructional Design: Application of Educational Technology, Part II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since joining VIU in 2012, I have also supported faculty and learners using educational technologies. I have held roles at the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning, IT Service\u2019s Helpdesk team, and as a Faculty and Student Digital Support Person in ACP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a full work history, please see my LinkedIn Page: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stephanie-boychuk-0bb489b6\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have participated in provincial articulation of ABE Science in the Biology sub-committee since 2019, and became the co-chair of ABE Steering in 2022. In these roles I have actively engaged with articulation group discussions, especially around the COVID-19 pivot to online and remote delivery. I am currently engaged in the Policies and Procedures ad-hoc committee of ABE Steering, as well as supporting a update to the ABE Steering Moodle site hosted by BCCAT. In 2023 I was recognized for my work on the ABE Articulation Steering Committee with the BCCAT Rising Star Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have served as a member of the Academic and Career Preparation Faculty Council since June 2021. During my time in that role, I have participated in the ACP Online Strategic Plan committee and Subject Support Leader committee. I have also co-chaired the ACP Bylaws committee, which completed updating and approving our Faculty bylaws in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In October 2021, I was voted in as the ACP Faculty representative on VIU’s Curriculum Committee (a standing committee of Senate). I have engaged in discussions around new courses and programs, and changes to current courses and programs at VIU. In May 2023, I was voted in as vice-Chair of Curriculum Committee. I have submitted motions to improve workflows of this committee, and have been an active participant in Senate governance review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I completed a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education combined degree program at the University of Alberta in 2011. Throughout my degrees I worked at a laboratory technician in a plant genetics lab, as well as tutoring students in grades 7 through 12 in sciences and math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2015 I completed a post-graduate diploma \u2013 the Online Learning and Teaching Diploma (OLTD)<\/a>. If you are interested in the work I completed, please check out the \u201cOLTD ePortfolio\u201d link in the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\nService<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n