Stories we tell our children, What's Gone Well Today

Moving beyond a one dimensional view of loggers

July 11, 2021 · Leave a comment

A wider view of loggers from Christopher Bowers on Vimeo. A professional forester recalls a story of how a stand of trees was saved, by fallers on Vancouver Island.

Classroom moments

Creating a more impactful university lecture

December 28, 2019 · Leave a comment

As in music on the radio, so it is with teaching… creating a hook helps the audience engage.

Classroom moments

Learning to teach for a university

December 28, 2019 · Leave a comment

A professional forester applies to teach at Vancouver Island University. He begins a journey of learning the art of teaching. With just one term left before retiring from VIU, he continues his passion for learning how to improve his teaching.

Classroom moments

Light bulb moment for first year college instructor

December 28, 2011 · Leave a comment

As first year college instructor, Bill was ‘dying’ with the marking load. Here he shares a ‘light bulb’ moment that helped him immensely.

Classroom moments

Involving students in their evaluation

June 28, 2011 · Leave a comment

Teaching tip, a long time college instructor told this new instructor about how to get students more involved in the content of an exam. It turns into a win-win.