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May 11, 12, 18, 2013
8:15am - 5:00pm



May Instructional Skills Workshop (for Grad Students Only Please)
Graduate Student Instructional Skills Workshop

Our three day Instructional Skills Workshops (ISWs) are designed for graduate students interested in developing and enhancing their instructional skills. This workshop runs May 11, 12, 18, 2013.


May 22, 2013
9:30am - 12:30pm



Co-Facilitation: Two or Three Heads are Better than One ...
Facilitation Workshops Series

Join us to explore the joys and perils of co-facilitation, and leave with some tools to help your facilitation collaborations be more successful.


May 22, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


May 23, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


May 23, 2013
1:00pm - 4:00pm



Getting Started with Connect
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Connect and get you started building your course environment.


May 27, 2013
9:15am - 11:45am



Ah Yes, But That Would Never Work With My Students...
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Join us as we kick off the CTLT Institute with a Keynote from CTLT Academic Director, Simon Bates who will develop a framework for effective learning and teaching.


May 27, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm



Adoption of Instructional Methods: What is the Role of Evidence?
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This session will explore how education research results can inform post-secondary teaching practice.


May 27, 2013
1:15pm - 2:15pm



Blended Learning Design: A Principled Approach
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This session presents a conceptual framework for designing blended learning environments that takes into account the insights from literature on distance, online, and classroom teaching.


May 27, 2013
2:30pm - 4:00pm



Open Courses, Open Pedagogies
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

The word “open” is increasingly being mentioned in conjunction with teaching and learning. Come hear about the impact openness has on pedagogy, student engagement, and use of technology.


May 27, 2013
3:00pm - 4:30pm



Not Just a Symbolic Day! Truth and Reconciliation Commission Observance Day on September 18
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Come join us to share your ideas and learn what others on campus are doing in in preparation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Observance Day!


May 28, 2013
9:15am - 11:45am



Team-based Learning: Transforming the Use of Learning Groups in the Classroom
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Come experience what the Team-Based Learning (TBL) methodology is all about in this highly interactive session!


May 28, 2013
9:15am - 11:45am



Learning into Complexity: Teaching and Learning Through Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This session draws on complexity theories in education and the pedagogy of discomfort to explore ways to help students learn to deal with uncertainty.


May 28, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm



The Flexible Learning Initiative: Supporting the Needs of Learners
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Join us to learn more about UBC's new flexible learning initiative to meet the varying needs of a new generation of students.


May 28, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



Open Textbooks Workshop
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This session will provide an overview of open textbooks and explore their benefits and challenges.


May 28, 2013
1:15pm - 4:15pm



Implementing Formative Student Feedback on Teaching: Benefits and Challenges
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

How should you respond to formative feedback? During this interactive seminar, both the benefits and challenges of formative evaluation will be discussed.


May 29, 2013
9:15am - 11:45am



Weaving Artistic Practices into Teaching and Learning: Exploring Possibilities
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This hands-on session will explore the use of various art forms in supporting teaching and learning. Participants will engage with artistic media to experience the impact that the arts can have.


May 29, 2013
10:00am - 11:45am



Professor of Teaching Information Session and Panel
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Come learn more about the requirements for promotion to the rank of Professor Teaching and to hear from individuals who have gone through the process!


May 29, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm



Learning Experiences of English as Additional Language (EAL) Students
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

In this session, a panel of students and a language coach in the Academic English Support program at UBC will share their experiences to explore how the learning of EAL students can be supported.


May 29, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



Flipping to Support Flexible Learning in a Large First Year Classroom
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Come and experience a lecture that uses an interactive flipped classroom approach and find out how to apply this approach to your lesson/course!


May 29, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



Teaching Portfolios for Promotion and Tenure
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This workshop sets the stage for the development of your own teaching portfolio.


May 30, 2013
9:15am - 11:45am



Supporting Student Metacognition
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

How can you help your learners actively learn during your lessons? Learn how to develop a lesson plan integrating metacognition!


May 30, 2013
9:15am - 11:45am



Teaching & Learning in Connect: Principles, Strategies and Tools
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Explore how to use the 7 research-based principles and strategies in this hands-on workshop!


May 30, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm



Teaching in the Land of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

How has teaching changed in the context of extremely portable devices like smart phones and tablets? Come join us for a lively discussion on how you can leverage technology!


May 30, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



Learning with UBC Supported Technologies
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Technology is a powerful resource that can be used to strengthen existing educational practices. This session will answer common questions and introduce participants to more tools and techniques.


May 30, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



The Art of Play and Presence: Theatre Techniques for the Classroom
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

How is teaching like acting? Find out in this popular workshop! We will discuss warming up before the performance (class), and how to perform (lecture) at your best.


May 31, 2013
8:30am - 11:00am



Teaching, Learning, and the MOOC
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Join us for a panel discussion of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and hear from senior UBC officials, instructors from UBC's MOOC pilot, and Daphne Koller, Founder of Coursera.


May 31, 2013
12:00pm - 1:00pm



Students and Open Resources and Practices: A Conversation
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Join us for a lunchtime conversation about open and flexible practices at UBC!


May 31, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



Students as Content Creators: Perspectives from Instructors and Students
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

This workshop will explore the role that students can play as creators and co-creators of course content and open education resources.


May 31, 2013
1:15pm - 3:45pm



Learning Together: Using Two-Stage Exams to Reinforce Examined Concepts
2013 CTLT Institute: May 27 - May 31

Join Brett Gilley of the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative for a discussion of how two stage exams can help your students learn.


Jun 3, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 5, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jun 6, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 7, 2013
2:00pm - 4:00pm



Talk by Dr Eric Mazur: The Tyranny of the Lecture
ISoTL

CTLT is pleased to invite Dr. Eric Mazur, Balkanski Professor of Physics & Applied Physics at Harvard University to present on, "The Tyranny of the Lecture" with an emphasis on Peer instruction.


Jun 8, 9, 15, 2013
8:15am - 5:00pm



Early June Instructional Skills Workshop (for Grad Students Only Please)
Graduate Student Instructional Skills Workshop

Our three day Instructional Skills Workshops (ISWs) are designed for graduate students interested in developing and enhancing their instructional skills. This workshop runs June 8, 9, 15, 2013.


Jun 10, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 12, 2013
9:30am - 12:00pm



WordPress Basics
Learning Technology Institute

Join CTLT for this workshop introducing you to UBC Blogs/Wordpress and its application in teaching and learning. Course blogs, portfolios and more...


Jun 12, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jun 13, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Started with Connect
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Connect and get you started building your course environment.


Jun 13, 2013
9:30am - 12:30pm



Facilitation Opportunities and Challenges
Facilitation Workshops Series

Join us as we work together to develop and practice a variety of ways to respond to common facilitation opportunities and challenges.You will leave with some new "tools for your toolkit!"


Jun 13, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 17, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 18, 2013
1:00pm - 4:00pm



Getting Acquainted with Your Migrated Course
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will help you to become acquainted with different elements of your migrated course, revise dates, release criteria and settings and get your course ready to teach.


Jun 19, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jun 20, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 22, 23, 24, 2013
8:15am - 5:00pm



Late June Instructional Skills Workshop (for Grad Students Only Please)
Graduate Student Instructional Skills Workshop

Our three day Instructional Skills Workshops (ISWs) are designed for graduate students interested in developing and enhancing their instructional skills. This workshop runs June 22, 23, 24, 2013.


Jun 24, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jun 25, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Started with Connect
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Connect and get you started building your course environment.


Jun 25, 2013
1:30pm - 4:30pm



Process Consulting: Designing the Activities and Facilitating the Process
Facilitation Workshops Series

Join us to explore the steps in the consulting process, and to adapt specific tools to your own context. Further refine your consulting skills!


Jun 26, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jun 26, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



BYOA: Bring Your Own Article
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Community of Practice (CoP)

In this session, we invite SoTL practitioners to bring and share an artefact that they feel represents an important aspect of their own teaching and learning scholarship/research.


Jun 27, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm



WordPress Clinic
Teaching & Learning Technologies

Do you have questions about UBC weblogs or websites and need some one-on-one support? Attend this WordPress Drop-in Clinic held every Monday & Thursday 1-3pm hosted by CTLT.


Jul 3, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jul 10, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jul 16, 17, 18, 2013
8:15am - 5:00pm



Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop - July 2013
Faculty Instructional Skills Workshops (FISW)

This 3-day workshop, which focuses on teaching groups of students, is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators.


Jul 17, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jul 23, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Started with Connect
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Connect and get you started building your course environment.


Jul 24, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Jul 30, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Acquainted with Your Migrated Course
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will help you to become acquainted with different elements of your migrated course, revise dates, release criteria and settings and get your course ready to teach.


Jul 31, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Aug 6, 7, 8, 2013
8:15am - 5:00pm



Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop - August 2013
Faculty Instructional Skills Workshops (FISW)

This 3-day workshop, which focuses on teaching groups of students, is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators.


Aug 7, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Aug 13, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Started with Connect
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Connect and get you started building your course environment.


Aug 14, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Aug 21, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Aug 26, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Acquainted with Your Migrated Course
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will help you to become acquainted with different elements of your migrated course, revise dates, release criteria and settings and get your course ready to teach.


Aug 27, 2013
9:00am - 12:00pm



Getting Started with Connect
Connect Institute

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to Connect and get you started building your course environment.


Aug 28, 2013
12:00pm - 3:00pm



Connect Drop-In Clinic
Connect Institute

The Drop-In Clinics are a great opportunity for participants to get one to one support in Connect on topics that have not been covered in the training. Held in Resource Room 2.13, CTLT Offices, IKBL


Nov 14, 2013
11:00am - 1:00pm



Students Voices in the 20 Year Sustainability Plan
Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Would you like to be part of shaping the future of sustainability at UBC? What sustainability priorities and directions would you like the university to pursue? In this session we will explore studen


Dec 10, 11, 12, 2013
8:15am - 5:00pm



Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop - December 2013
Faculty Instructional Skills Workshops (FISW)

This 3-day workshop, which focuses on teaching groups of students, is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators.


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