The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)
About the Workshop
Join us for the Educational Technology Users Group (ETUG) Spring 2025 Workshop, “Show Me How You Did It: Getting Back to Hands-On in EdTech”. Like all ETUG events, the spring workshop will be a dynamic and interactive event, tailored for professionals in education technology support roles and those supporting faculty in integrating technology into learning activities.
What to Expect
Day 1
May 22, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Morning: Interactive Presentations
- Dive into practical, follow-along sessions to explore educational technology, tools, and platforms.
- Share and discuss best practices for collaborating with educators to design impactful learning experiences.
- Reflect on lessons learned from failure, half-baked ideas, and bold experiments sparked growth and creativity.
Afternoon: Demo-Fest and Studio Tours
- Discover innovative uses for educational technology through quick demos and conversations, leaving you with actionable ideas to bring back to your institution.
- Tour the UBC Studio and Emerging Media Lab (EML) to explore tools like DIY video recording, 3D Capture, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
Day 2
May 23, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Morning: Interactive Presentations
- Continue exploring educational tools in hands-on sessions.
Afternoon: Table Talks
- Connect with colleagues from different institutions while discussing topics such as:
- Institutional approaches to implementing the BC Digital Learning Strategy.
- Educational technology trends.
- The future of digital learning.
- Ways to enhance digital learning experiences.
This conference is a space for exploring new ideas, networking with like-minded professionals, and sharing strategies to push the boundaries of educational technology. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical strategies, or a platform to share your experiences, this event is for you.
Location
In-person at the Ponderosa Ballroom, University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, B.C. or online
Workshop Rates (2-day registration only)
- In-Person: $250 CAD + 5% GST
- Online: $100 CAD + 5% GST
- In-Person (Student): First 5 Free
- Online (Student): Free
Register Now!
In-person registration closes on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. Online registration closes May 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST.
This notice is to inform you that this session will be recorded, archived, and shared with course registrants. By participating in this session, you acknowledge that your participation in this session will be recorded and the recording will be made available to other course participants.
The British Columbia Open Education Community (BCOEC) welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes monthly in virtual gatherings, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues within open education.
Register now!
Recordings and transcripts available from past meetings: B.C. Open Education Community (Playlist)