Tag Archives: Learning & Technology Services

Developing an E-learning strategy for BCIT

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Just like the world around us, the ways we learn are changing – very quickly. People are realizing that life-long learning is needed as they pursue career changes, professional upgrading, or to complete programs that were interrupted because of personal … Read more →

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Scott Watts rocks – plus CD giveaway!

L-R: Vern Beamish (guitar), Jesse Cappelletto (bass, vocals), Tim Chan (guitar, vocals), Scott Watts (drums). Scott Watts is better known at BCIT for his work in MediaWorks. But after hours, the BCIT staffer is gaining recognition as part of Vancouver … Read more →

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BCIT migrating to Desire2Learn

BCIT is migrating from TLM to D2L. The Learning Manager (TLM) is a software application that has been used for several years at BCIT’s Test Centres to assess students. It has reached the end of its lifecycle and is no longer … Read more →

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Putting his skills to work for his sport: Bruce Denis organizes the Saputo Burnaby 4

Bruce Denis, lead technician with BCIT Audio Visual Services, is a competitive track cyclist. Competing at the Elite Master level, Bruce won two national championships last year. When he’s not on the track or at work, however, Bruce somehow finds … Read more →

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Learning and Technology Services Implementation Plan presentation now available

The ninth in a series of presentations relating to BCIT’s Implementation Plan is now available for viewing on BCIT’s 5ive Forward website (staff only, login required). The presentation by Chris Golding, Vice President, Institutional Planning, Learning and Technology Services and … Read more →

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Web Evaluation Game teaches students to evaluate sources

A screenshot from the BCIT-produced Web Evaluation Game. Not too long ago, students began their research for school assignments by heading toward a stack of encyclopedias. These days, they’re more likely to head online. The wealth of information available on … Read more →

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Government announces $500,000 investment in the CUBE

The Federal Government will invest $500,000 in the CUBE, BCIT’s Simulation Development Lab, it was announced yesterday. John Weston, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, was at BCIT for the announcement. “This is about innovation, partnership, … Read more →

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Paperless pilot project set to launch this September

While BCIT has been teaching in the digital world for 17 years now, simple uses, such as digital content distribution of course outlines and handouts, have been a growing trend for about five years. “Paperless delivery is something the Learning … Read more →

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