OER in focus: Prof. Silvia Bartolic transforms Family Sociology textbook into an open educational resource
The revised version is more dynamic and accessible, with interactive activities to enhance student engagement and retention.
Prof. Silvia Bartolic is a guest editor in UBC’s CTLT latest #Edubytes project “Beyond COVID”
UBC’s Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology’s latest Edubytes project “Beyond COVID” centers on the future of higher education at UBC. Prof. Silvia Bartolic, along with several other UBC faculty members, worked on the project as guest editors.
Congratulations to Dr. Silvia Bartolic on receiving the National Council of Family Relations 2021 Ernest G. Osborne Award!
Dr. Silvia Bartolic has been awarded the 2021 Ernest G. Osborne Award by the National Council of Family Relations. The award recognizes excellence in teaching of family studies and outstanding teachers in the field. The department congratulate Dr. Bartolic on this achievement!
Dr. Silvia Bartolic and Dr. Neil Guppy examine UBC Vancouver’s rapid transition to online learning
UBC Sociology professors Dr. Silvia Bartolic and Dr. Neil Guppy examine UBCV’s rapid transition to online remote teaching from a range of perspectives, including students, faculty and administrators.
How UBC Sociology Professors are Transitioning to Online Teaching
COVID-19 required a rapid response from UBC Sociology faculty who had to transition to online teaching mid-semester in March. We spoke to Silvia Bartolic about how new technologies allowed faculty and students to adapt to online teaching.
Why Are Millennials Still Living with Their Parents? Prof. Silvia Bartolic Answers in Huffington Post
We know that millennials are living with their parents longer than previous generations. Thanks, outrageous rent! But there are other reasons, too. Generally, they’re waiting longer to get married and start families, and with Canada’s vast cultural diversity, multi-generational homes are becoming more common and people feel less inclined to move out immediately after graduating from postsecondary school.
Senior Instructor Silvia Bartolic featured in UBC’s CTLT on a Learning Analytics Tool, “OnTask”
Silvia Bartolic, Senior Insturctor, explains why she teaches with OnTask, a learning analytics tool that works with Canvas to enable instructors to send personalized feedback to students, based on the criteria they set for their courses.