Upcoming Events

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) provides free in-person and online workshops and events for UBC graduate students, instructors, faculty and staff. Never miss an upcoming event, sign up for the monthly CTLT events newsletter.

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Explore how to build strong working relationships with faculty in online courses. This session helps TAs identify key elements of effective collaboration, address common challenges, and develop clear communication strategies.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 12, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Are you planning on applying for an OER Fund grant? Register for any of these online sessions to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as open resource design, pedagogical approach, copyright and open licenses (Creative Commons), learning technology integration, OER evaluation, accessibility, project scope, and budget development.  During these online (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 12, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Jeff Miller
    Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
  • Will Engle
    Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT

Explore what it means to teach with learners rather than at them. This session introduces facilitative teaching strategies, showing how small shifts in stance, language, and structure can foster curiosity, collaboration, and student ownership.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 12, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Learn practical approaches to marking, assessment, and feedback as a TA. We will discuss rubrics, calibration, and tools for supporting students, along with strategies to manage workload, prevent burnout, and navigate marking responsibilities with confidence.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 12, 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

This session examines how social class influences students’ access, time, and agency in learning. TAs will discuss strategies to address class-related challenges, respond supportively as issues arise, and foster greater class awareness through their teaching.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    January 13, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Explore how play can transform learning. We will try a sample activity and discuss how TAs can adapt playful strategies to engage students, support understanding, and build collaboration. Leave with practical ideas for integrating games into your teaching.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 13, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Hans Ghezzi
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 13, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    January 27, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    February 10, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    February 24, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 10, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 24, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    April 7, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    April 21, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Discover how creativity and reflection can enrich learning. TAs will examine experiential approaches and design activities that strengthen engagement, foster critical thinking, and encourage students to take greater ownership of their learning.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 13, 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

This session invites TAs to reflect on how AI tools, including ChatGPT, shape teaching and learning. Participants will examine benefits and challenges, experiment with AI platforms, and consider ways to integrate AI thoughtfully into classroom activities.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    January 14, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Kenny Chiu
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Statistics
  • Esther Rooda
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Balancing TA duties and grad school can be challenging. This session offers practical strategies to manage distractions, prioritize tasks, and build effective time management habits through guided reflection and collaborative activities.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    January 14, 2026
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

Learn how small teaching choices can better support neurodivergent students. This session offers practical strategies for communication, course design, and assignment setup, helping TAs build more inclusive and accessible learning experiences.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 15, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Building an inclusive learning environment starts with understanding how bias shows up in our teaching. This session offers TAs practical strategies for self-awareness, equitable communication, and fostering a strong sense of belonging in the classroom.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    January 15, 2026
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Lesley Wong
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education

The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • January 15, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • January 22, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • January 29, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 5, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 12, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 19, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 26, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • March 5, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

We are excited to be hosting special guests Hali McLennan and Anne Sinclair from Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing (IMHW), and Gloria Cardinal from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVRPO) for an opportunity to learn about Indigenous student mental health and wellbeing in the classroom. Within this session, facilitators will share about the (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 15, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Gloria Cardinal
    Indigenous Support Specialist, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
  • Anne Sinclair
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Counselling Services
  • Hali McLennan
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Social Work Wellbeing Navigator, Counselling Services

Supporting multilingual learners requires clear communication and intentional scaffolding. This session helps TAs address common challenges, model academic language, and use small teaching moves that strengthen comprehension and participation.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 16, 2026
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

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