Polytechnic Academy

“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, offered tuition-free to 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 Learning and Teaching Framework identifies what teaching excellence means at BCIT. Our new Polytechnic Academy courses provide a pathway for faculty to get there.

The program builds on the current Instructional Skills Workshop (POLY 1005). Subsequent courses focus on more advanced instruction and assessment strategies, education technology, and online learning. The Instructional Skills Workshop is recommended as a prerequisite but can be completed at any stage. The following chart shows the course structure for the program: