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    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Here is one of those gems…

    Click to learn about learning

    The Teaching Professor may be best known to those in Education. But, the changes brought about by the pandemic have prompted more people than ever to think about how to teach well and create great learning opportunities. From the Library catalogue link, click on “Magna” to go through to The Teaching Professor, “the go-to resource for inspiration and advice on better teaching and learning, regardless of discipline or course format.”

    Each week, The Teaching Professor provides concise, thought-provoking advice on critical topics, including:

    • improving student learning;
    • designing effective activities and assignments;
    • energizing and re-inspiring yourself in mid-career;
    • promoting academic integrity;
    • responding to course evaluations and feedback;
    • dealing with difficult students; and
    • getting students to read what’s assigned
    Great article on “What Is the Purpose of Online Discussion?”

    This database delivers practical insights with their 20-Minute Mentors series. These video-based programs are designed to answer specific questions related to teaching and learning. Watch on-demand here!

    Happy discovery!

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  • Up your library game with Workshops

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    by Guest Author

    We get it. Navigating the intricacies of the library isn’t easy. Finding information and making use of the library’s resources is a skill that takes time to develop, but we’re here to help support you on your academic journey. On top of general assistance you can access through chat and email reference, and foundational library skill tutorials that you can access online at your leisure, the Library offers workshops throughout the school…

  • DIY Your Own Fringe Play!

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    by Guest Author

    Alas… Like so many of Edmonton’s beloved festivals, the 39th Fringe International Theatre Festival has been put on ice for the year. The Fringe team is making valiant efforts to keep the fringe spirit alive online, through FringeTV and some unique fundraising events, and avid fringers know it will be back, bigger and better than ever. For those members of the University community with dramatic inclinations, why not use this hiatus to…

  • Scratching the Surface of Media Literacy – Self-education I remember the original Canadian House Hippo commercials from when I was a teenager in the 90’s and at the time I honestly didn’t know what the point of the commercial was. I just remember thinking “That tiny hippo is so cute!” In 2020, the Canadian House Hippo is back with the same message but for a new generation and, of course, is cute…

  • Being a grad student is not easy. Take a deep breath, because the library provides a great many services specifically for graduate students; all of which are still readily available online – and I am happy to share them with you. To better outline these services I will present them in sections based on the different phases of a graduate program. Coursework & Labwork Finding detailed research for work you are doing…

  • With the majority of students and staff being advised to work and study from home, this is how our librarians are supporting online learning… Sarah Shaughnessy, librarian from the Bibliothèque Saint-Jean (BSJ) mostly enjoys working at home, although her computer’s camera gives her a constant reminder that her home office needs painting, cleaning and repairs. “My BSJ colleagues say this giant drywall patch looks like a cloud.  I’ve thought about putting a…

  • The next time you log into one of your eClass courses, have a look in the top right hand corner. The UofA Libraries Resources Block is your research “to go” window in eClass. Use the block to find resources for your assignment, log in to your account, book a group study room or to get help from library staff. Check it out and feel free to give us your feedback!