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Learn Anywhere

Learning Strategies That Work

As you begin the term, take a peek at six learning strategies that work! All six of these strategies have decades of research behind them. They have helped students learn how to learn and given them more ways to better study and learn material. Check them out. 1. Dual Coding …

Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) Tutorial for Students

North Island College: 2023 Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) Tutorial  To learn more about academic honesty and integrity, NIC has created a tutorial found in the Brightspace learning environment.  Log in to Brightspace at https://mycourses.nic.bc.ca and on the main landing page look to the blue navigation bar to see “Discover“. Discover …

Learning from Video: NIC’s Kaltura Platform for Instructors and Students

Video can be a very effective learning tool. Many research studies have shown its value in enhancing student learning in a variety of disciplines and delivery formats. Video created or curated by instructors can often allow students a more thorough understanding of content and concepts and engage them in more …

Setting Up Pronouns, Preferred and Traditional Names in Brightspace

North Island College has set up Brightspace to allow students and instructors to add in their pronouns, preferred names and traditional names so that we can respectfully communicate with each other in the digital world.  Pronouns Log in to Brightspace at https://mycourses.nic.bc.ca Click on your personal menu (where your name …

Digital Test Taking Tips

Taking a test in a digital learning platform (like Brightspace or similar) is quite a bit different than taking a test in a face-to-face environment. For decades students have been taking tests in online environments. Here is a collection of good practices and tips with specific references and examples for …