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The following section is dedicated to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Community of Practice (CoP) meeting space, where updates are shared periodically.

Register today for the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Community of Practice (CoP) meeting space! This is a space for all GBC educators interested in connecting with others and deepening reflection and practice of the UDL framework.

The two dates/times to choose from:

Tuesday, January 14th from 10am (virtual - Zoom) OR
Thursday, January 16th from 2pm (virtual - Zoom)

This month’s topic: Understanding Executive Functions and Integrating UDL approaches
Facilitated by: Dr. Rachel Shalit, Learning Strategist, Accessible Learning Services

Executive functions are cognitive processes that help people set up plans, carry out tasks, and monitor their performances when working toward goals. For example, planning out what to do to write an essay, as well as designating appropriate time frames for each task while editing and getting the essay in on time. These functions live in the pre-frontal cortex of the brain and often do not fully come ‘online’ until age 25. UDL strategies can help improve executive functions by scaffolding student progress on assignments, tests and projects by integrating strategies such as extra time, providing examples of previous projects and inviting students to submit different styles of work that meet academic requirements.

In this UDL Community of Practice, we will explore scenarios that occur in class, in group work, and on assignments and tests that can cause issues in Executive Functions and how to resolve them. We will also discuss how providing options in learning may enhance students’ abilities to problem-solve and generalize behaviours and solutions to novel experiences. This session of the UDL Community of Practice will focus on how developing Executive Functions that is embedded in the Universal Design for Learning framework can support adult learners to ameliorate Executive Functions in and outside of the classroom to have lasting impacts.

Please join us one week from today - on Friday, January 17th at 10am - for the first 2025 session of the Online Educators' Community of Practice.

Online Educators’ Community of Practice

Do you teach online? Are you looking for a place to troubleshoot, try out new things, and just connect? Come build community with us! Join other online educators as we explore places of tension and joy in our classrooms, build the skills to create more community-oriented and anti-oppressive online learning environments, and contribute to a growing collective resource of tips, techniques and ideas.

Reach out directly to griffin.epstein@georgebrown.ca with any questions or access needs.

Dates:

Week 2: Friday, Jan 17th from 10 - 11am
Week 4: Tuesday, Jan 28th from 4 - 5pm
Week 6: Friday, Feb 14th from 10 - 11am
Week 8: Tuesday, Feb. 25th from 4 - 5pm
Week 10: Friday, March 14th from 10 - 11am
Week 12: Tuesday, March 25th from 4 - 5pm
Week 14: Friday, April 11th from 10 - 11am

Brightspace Training Update

Module 1: Brightspace Environment and Content Creation

Module 1 provides an overview of the Brightspace environment, highlighting tools, widgets, and other helpful features to support you and your learners. We will also explore options for creating and organizing your course content. This module serves as the foundation for the upcoming sessions and is the first of three modules geared towards new users.

Module 2: Communication Tools in Brightspace

Module 2 focuses on the various Communication tools in Brightspace and explores options for engaging with your learners. This is the second module of our three-part series geared towards new users.

Module 3: Assessments and Grading in Brightspace

Module 3 provides an overview of assessment and grading tools available in Brightspace. This is the final module of our three-part introductory series.

Zoom: Beginner’s Guide

Are you new to Zoom and wondering how to get started? Join us for our upcoming Zoom Beginners Guide session! During this hour-long session our team will walk you through the basics of Zoom and provide tips for a successful virtual meeting experience.

Brightspace: Setting up your Gradebook

This session will review grade book settings, explore workflows to create your grade book and look at ways to manage grade items.

Next Steps in Brightspace: Creating Interactive Content with Creator+

Ready to add some creative and dynamic content to your course? This session will explore Creator+, Brightspace's built-in tool for creating interactive elements to engage your learners.

Next Steps in Brightspace: Release Conditions, Intelligent Agents, and Badges

Want to add some powerful tools to your teaching toolkit? Then join our workshop and discover what you can do with Release Conditions, Intelligent Agents, and Badges.