Tips And Tricks

How Not to Freak Out: 6 Simple Tips to Help Your Students Beat Exam Anxiety and Stress

Mebbie Bell remembers her exam horror story.

“I’d stayed up studying all night for an anthropology exam. When I woke up, I couldn’t believe it. The exam was just starting! I ran…

A Brief Overview of Copyright: 5 Key Concepts

Copyright issues underlie a lot of university activities, both for creators and…

Creating a “Wow!” Moment Using Technology

In today’s high-tech world, it should come as no surprise that technology is being…

Be aware of malware and cyber attacks

You may be aware that the University of Calgary has sustained a severe malware attack within their computing infrastructure. 

The University of Alberta’s IT and security, in conjunction with many other Canadian Universities stand in solidarity with our colleagues…

How Can I Help a Student in Distress?

No matter who you are, if you’re a regular on the U of A campuses, you start to recognize the…

Finding a rhythm in the classroom

Professor and Vice-Provost Sarah Forgie in the classroomLast fall during Reading Week I was invited to attend an Indigenous Women’s Studies class at Vancouver Island University taught by my friend and former colleague, Maxine Matilpi. The rapport already established…

Bringing Passion to the classroom

What if you thought you were a Rock Star or an Elite Athlete?

Spend the next five minutes learning Dr. Marvin Washington’s tips for bringing your a-game to the classroom.