Good news! Instructors no longer need to upload the NIC Student Supports or Indigenous Land Acknowledgements modules – saving you time and effort! The new ‘Academic, Technology and Student Supports’ and ‘Indigenous Land Acknowledgements’ widgets are now automatically available at the top of every Brightspace course homepage. In the past, instructors were responsible for uploading…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the educational landscape, students need reliable resources to navigate its opportunities and challenges. To support their learning, the AI Learning Hub on the Learn Anywhere website offers a collection of resources to help students understand AI, its implications, and its role in academic work. The AI Learning Hub…
Instructors, we know that feedback matters! Opt-in to NIC’s Course Feedback Survey service and access Course Feedback Survey Reports directly from Brightspace! (CET and AET courses and instructors are not included in the Course Feedback Survey service at this time) **NOTE: Students also now have access through Brightspace to start and complete any Course Surveys…
Written by Jen Wrye with the assistance of Generative AI I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Professional and Organizational Developers’ Network (POD) conference in Chicago, Illinois. This was my second time going to POD and it is sure to make as big an impact on my practice this time as it did the…
introducing the Artificial Intelligence Student Exploration Group (students click DISCOVER tab in Brightspace to enrol) NIC and CTLI are excited to announce the launch of a new self-enrol Brightspace course for students interested in exploring generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in education. This group provides a collaborative space for students to learn and…
Grading is one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts of teaching. The endless hours spent assessing papers and assignments often come with a mix of frustrations, exhaustion and even self-doubt. The pressure to grade fairly, efficiently and meaningfully can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s easy to feel buried under a mountain of assessments. But…
Alternative grading practices encompass a range of approaches designed to move beyond traditional point-based systems, fostering meaningful learning and growth. These methods reimagine how student progress is assessed, focusing on collaboration, improvement, and deeper engagement with the material. Grading for growth emphasizes ensuring students demonstrate continuous improvement and competency development throughout their learning journey. These…
AVAILABLE IN THE DISCOVER AREA OF BRIGHTSPACE Make getting started in Brightspace easier! The NIC Brightspace Basics asynchronous online course provides a flexible professional learning experience specifically focused on mastering the technical intricacies of online course development within Brightspace. It equips instructors with practical insights and skills necessary to navigate the platform effectively, streamlining the…
Creating a Better User Experience for the B.C. Open Collection Link to IMPROVED BC Open Collection: https://collection.bccampus.ca/ BCcampus has created a better user experience for their fantastic open collection of teaching and learning resources. From the article intro: If you’re an educator in B.C.’s post-secondary system, chances are you’ve heard about the B.C. Open Collection,…
If you are looking for adding more interactive content to your Brightspace courses, come join the NIC H5P Studio Space! NIC has a space for instructors to quickly build small interactive content items for adding to a Brightspace course. This free space is housed on a WordPress site that NIC has set up for all…
