Building Learning Communities with Mattermost

On September 13, 2023, as part of the BCcampus FLO EdTech Sandbox Series, Ian Linkletter presented about Mattermost as a technology for building community in an online learning environment. In this post you will learn about the key features of Mattermost, recommendations for maximizing its pedagogical benefits, and some takeaways from the session.

Open Education at B.C. Private Post-Secondary Institutions

Similar to public institutions, private colleges and universities in B.C. are progressively incorporating open educational resources (OER) into their curricula. What obstacles do they encounter, and what does the future hold for the adoption of OER in these establishments?

Fostering Meaningful Educational Experiences This Fall

As another academic year commences, for many educators, the anticipation before the first class is a blend of nerves and excitement. I used to feel the same way when I was a university instructor. Oddly, I’ve cherished that feeling. It reminds me how much I care about my students — how the work I do as a teacher is a holistic and humanistic process.