Hey there stranger! We’ve had some friends asking about if we are going to order in scarves again this year. Right now the answer is still a maybe... Life with family and careers has been super busy, as I’m sure you can relate to. In the meantime, there are some... Continue reading

Hi everyone! It's been a few days since I've updated the blog, but here are some updates. We took the high speed train from Beijing to Cangzhou, you can check out my other post on that, if you'd like to see a video and photos of the awesome train system... Continue reading

Hi everyone! Here's my first update IN China! I am so happy that my blog site is up and running (accessible) here. I will try to post updates as I go. Here's what my first day looked like: June 8th - left Edmonton for Vancouver - Air Canada was seamless!... Continue reading

Hi everyone! I am starting this account to share some of my experiences traveling to China. This is not a personal trip, however I will be visiting various historical sites and touring a few areas of China. Why am I going? I am honoured to be an Assistant Professor at... Continue reading

Hey there friend! Are you wondering what it is we're working on at Farm Girl Designs? Well, what started as furniture refinishing and restyling hobby is quickly turning into a fun, inspirational place to discover beautiful design ideas, crafting inspiration and delightful accessories that are hand selected to suit YOUR... Continue reading

Chronicles of Charting a Newly Blended Course: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan Reference List Keri-Ann Berga, 2017. Download Reference List: Chronicles of Charting a Newly Blended Course (Keri-Ann Berga, 2017) ISSOTL Conference poster presentation Continue reading

Prior to implementing my online, blended course in nursing, I wanted to create a rubric for discussion posts, since many of our course discussion posts are marked as a low-stakes assignments in the online setting. I teach from a philosophy that believes connectivism is a very important part of online... Continue reading

A few months back, I was lucky enough to spend three days immersed in collegial discussions and activities related to various Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research projects, one of which I am the principal investigator. The University where I teach hosted a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)... Continue reading

I have been looking forward to writing this post and sharing my new harvest table with Farm Girl Designs blog readers! The funny thing is, this is actually an old table that we had purchased years ago, and used in our dining room when we lived in Ontario. I made... Continue reading

Welcome to Farm Girl Designs! In this post, I will share with you my favourite homemade chalk paint recipe. I have previously used Annie Sloan for her beautiful colours, however the price was a bit much for me and my multiple projects. I then moved to Rustoleum Chalk Paint and... Continue reading

In this post, learn more about planning an online course using a strong theoretical basis, and evidence-informed strategies for teaching & learning in the online setting. Beyond the logistical planning and development of an online course, it is vital to consider and deliberately plan how students will be involved and... Continue reading

If you're anything like me, you might have entered the world of teaching in higher education with content and discipline expertise, yet you may not have had formal education in the pedagogy of teaching and learning. Here is my best advice (yes my best, not THE best) for your transition to teaching in higher education. If you're a teacher or instructor, leave a comment for other readers with your best advice! Continue reading

Any educational resources posted here are not meant to replace classroom time, lab time, course readings or assignments. Speak with your specific instructor about expectations for your course requirements. Unless otherwise stated, these are open access resources, and they are not peer reviewed. Excerpts and links may be used, provided... Continue reading

Any educational resources posted here are not meant to replace classroom time, lab time, course readings or assignments. Speak with your specific instructor about expectations for your course requirements. Unless otherwise stated, these are open access resources, and they are not peer reviewed. Excerpts and links may be used, provided... Continue reading

Welcome to my blog and learning resource site. First, I want to say thanks for stopping by. I am truly happy that you're here! Next, I wanted to provide you with a little bit of background of why I am here! In 2017, I began to develop a blended learning... Continue reading

Authors: Keri-Ann Berga, RN, BScN, MScN, IBCLC, PNC (C) and Christine Debellefeuille, RN, BScN (Paediatric Child Health Concentration) Welcome to the paediatric case oxygenation study. This is designed to be a learning module for students, and does not replace medical advice or information. This is scenario is meant for practice... Continue reading

Welcome! So glad that you stopped by. This is where various open access learning modules, case studies, free podcasts and other learning resources will be posted. For Students: This site is meant to be a resource for your studying and not meant to replace classroom or lab time, readings, or... Continue reading

Human are visual beings - and we process a LOT of important information through our eyes. This is why creating a brand, using a logo and creating eye catching images are vital for your social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more) is vital! It is well documented by leaders in... Continue reading

This is my first video tutorial on eLearning! In this video, I share more about how I got started, and the resources that were helpful to me when I was first starting out in course planning and development. In my next eLearning adventures, I will be using Adobe Articulate, which... Continue reading

Welcome to the blog! This has been a labour of love, a work in progress and I am looking forward to seeing more activity on the site. This past year, I have delved into the world of eLearning development. Most weekends were spent navigating Captivate and recording screencasted lectures for... Continue reading