Learn more about Open Education, practices, pedagogy, and resources at Capilano’s Open Education Showcase. Browse through Open Educational Resources (OERs) and hear about the benefits and challenges of teaching in the open by faculty who have adopted Open texts. Light refreshments will be available. 1:00pm – What is Open Education? An introduction to the principles […]

The workshop will take place inside and outside. Space is limited, register now. This workshop invites participants to explore 1) how academic disciplines shape our understanding of place and land and 2) the challenges and opportunities that land and place-based assignments could provide in our own courses. Beginning with a brief survey of place-based approaches […]

6 meetings FR402A 1:00 am – 2:20 pm Our book choice is A Mind Spread out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott, a Tuscarora writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. This book tackles issues of racism, oppression, and trauma and poses key questions regarding the treatment of Indigenous peoples. David Geary will co-faciliate […]

Many local indigenous communities both past and present understand the importance of Cedar. Participants will engage in discussion and develop an understanding of the many uses of all parts of the cedar tree including application to teaching and learning across disciplines. The workshop will be inside and outside. Dress for the weather. Please fill up […]

RRR Spring 2020 You are invited to the Centre for Teaching Excellence’s newest event – Reconnect! Reflect! Recharge! This event promises •Reconnect/connect with teachers from other disciplines •Reflect on teaching at CU •Recharge following midterms Light meal will be served. This event is open to all faculty and limited to the first 25 people who […]

The Capilano University ePortfolio Showcase is an opportunity to highlight student accomplishments and their reflections on those learning milestones. At the Student ePortfolio Showcase the best examples of ePortfolios are featured, highlighting most creative layout and organization, best application of multimedia, meaningful representation of academic performance, and clear reflections on their unique learning journey. Outstanding […]

6 meetings FR402A 1:00 am – 2:20 pm Our book choice is A Mind Spread out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott, a Tuscarora writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. This book tackles issues of racism, oppression, and trauma and poses key questions regarding the treatment of Indigenous peoples. David Geary will co-faciliate […]

Come practice and experience the power of Liberating Structures in a safe and welcoming peer environment. The practice group meets monthly and all faculty are welcome to drop in!

Dr. Carrie Nolan, Dean of Strategic Initiatives, Coast Mountain College: Experiential Place-based Learning Register now!