Want to hear the latest news from the LT Hub? The posts below share high-level updates on learning technology that impact UBC broadly.
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Jan 28, 2025 at 3:15 pm
New interim process in place for how publisher content and tools are included in Canvas
We previously shared the need to change how publisher content and tools are included in Canvas at UBC, and those changes are now underway.
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Posted in Canvas News
Jan 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm
New AI-driven tool for improving student writing available to pilot in 2024/25 W2
We are seeking participants to pilot Studiosity, a study tool that students can use to improve their writing with the help of AI.
The pilot will run in the 2024/25 W2 term, beginning roughly the end of January and concluding at the end of May 2025. During the pilot period, you can request Studiosity student accounts for yourself or for TAs and students in your courses.
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Posted in Other Tool News
Dec 18, 2024 at 11:05 am
Kaltura to be upgraded and unavailable overnight December 21-22, 2024
UBC’s main media platform Kaltura will be upgraded between Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, 2024. From 10:00 p.m. Saturday to 8:00 a.m. Sunday PST, Kaltura media will largely be inaccessible for viewing or updating, whether you try to access it in Canvas, through the UBC Teaching and Learning Media Portal, or with an embed on another website.
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Posted in Canvas News, Kaltura News
Oct 31, 2024 at 2:15 pm
Changes coming in W2 to how publisher content and tools are included in Canvas
We have been including publisher content and tools in UBC Canvas courses using a tool called Willo Labs. Willo Labs added extra layers of security to keep student information and data from going to publishers. Examples of this type of content/tool include Achieve, WileyPlus, Connect, InQuizitive, MindTap, and Mastering.
However, Willo Labs was abruptly discontinued this month. Now the UBC Bookstore and LT Hub are working on a new way to include publisher content and tools in Canvas courses while still meeting UBC privacy requirements.
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Posted in Canvas News
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm
New process launched for requesting learning technology at UBC
We are formalizing the process by which learning technology is considered for adoption into the UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem (LTE). As of October 28, 2024, you can request technology for the UBC LTE directly through our LT Hub website.
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Posted in Other Tool News