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“Educational technology represents a cornerstone of modern pedagogy,
and faculty should be supported with the training and resources to use
it effectively in a learning environment.” —Polytechnic Academy Vision

BCIT’s Polytechnic Academy is an integrated program of support, services, and lifelong learning opportunities for faculty. The academy provides a foundation for applied, hands-on polytechnic teaching and learning, supporting BCIT faculty to enhance their skills and expand their practice as exceptional educators.

Academy Features

  • Teaching specialization—advanced courses in polytechnic instructional design, available with a tuition waiver for BCIT faculty and staff
  • Scholarship of Learning and Teaching—resources and academic services that promote educational research and innovation, including Learning and Teaching Innovation Grants
  • E-learning championship—promotion of the latest in educational technology, remote learning, and blended learning
  • Open education—promotion of open resources and teaching methods that facilitate collaboration and reduce costs for students
  • Professional development events—Annual Learning and Teaching Summit/BCIT Professional Development Day

Polytechnic Academy Instructional Development

BCIT’s new Polytechnic Academy offers a pathway to teaching excellence. We offer the latest in instruction and assessment strategies, education technology, and online learning.

We welcome faculty and staff with all levels of experience, whether you want to enhance your current skills or hope to teach adults in the near future. Courses are rigorous and will include a formal assessment of your new techniques and strategies. The program as a whole is targeted to instructors in a polytechnic setting, but some courses may also be useful for those who create courses or workshops. See individual course outlines for more information.

The program builds on the Instructional Skills Workshop (POLY 1005), which should be completed as the first course in the program by anyone without teaching experience. The following chart shows the structure for the program:

flowchart show polytechnic academy courses
Course Facilitator/Dates & Times Registration link
Poly 1005 Instructional
Skills Workshop
(1.5 credits)
See Instructional Skills Workshop
(ISW) registration page
Poly 1010 Instructional
Strategies
(3 credits)
Course description
Oleg Lungu
Feb. 9–March 30, 2023
3 hrs. in-person each week (Thursdays, 5:00–8:00 pm)
Plus 2.5 hrs. online each week
(A mix of synchronous and asynchronous.
See schedule for more details).
Class schedule
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Poly 1015 Assessment
of Learning
(3 credits)
Course description
Michele Bridge
Jan. 17–March 9, 2023
3 hrs. in-person each week (Tuesdays, 5:00–8:00 pm)
Plus 2.5 hrs. online each week
(A mix of synchronous and asynchronous.
See schedule for more details).
Class schedule
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Poly 1020 Teaching with
Educational Technology
(3 credits)
Course description
Jennifer Madigan & Michele Bridge
May 6–July 1, 2023
2.5 hrs. in-person each week
(Saturdays, 9:00 am–12:00 pm)
Plus 3 hrs. online each week
(A mix of synchronous and asynchronous.
See schedule for more details).
Class schedule
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Poly 1025 Fostering
Learning Online
(3 credits)
TBA TBA
Poly 1030 Reflective
Professional Practice
(3 credits)
TBA TBA
Performance
Development System
TBA TBA