Events

Cultivating the Reciprocal Benefits of Wellbeing Practices for Faculty and Students


Event Date & Time

  • May 8, 2024
    1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Event Description

In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join us for a dynamic workshop to explore the integration of evidence-based wellbeing practices into your teaching environment, whether it be a classroom, lab, or online class. Research shows that instructor and student wellbeing are interrelated in that (more…)

Public Service Announcements and Other Quick Imperfect Student Creations


Event Date & Time

  • May 8, 2024
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

In-person: UBCV This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. In this session, participants will create any one of: quick videos, cartoons, infographics, audio recordings, immersive experiences or interpretive dances. Participants will be tasked to create a product in 5 or 10 minutes that captures the essence of (more…)

Using AI for Student Learning and Support


Event Date & Time

  • May 8, 2024
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This interactive session will demonstrate the technologies and techniques for utilizing AI in classes, including chatbots for question answering and student support, and tools that students may use for completing assignments. Instructors will learn about the capabilities and (more…)

From Writing to Coding – Integrating Generative AI into Assignments


Event Date & Time

  • May 8, 2024
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Description

Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Since Generative AI tools became freely available to the public, educators have had to rethink their assessments and assignments in light of academic integrity concerns as well as expanding competencies to include using GenAI and critically evaluating outputs. (more…)

UBCO Keynote – Hope Circuits: Re-membering and Renewal for Human Flourishing


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2024
    9:00 am - 10:15 am

Event Description

Multi-access To attend this event in-person, please register for the whole conference on the CTL Okanagan website. To attend this event online, please register by clicking on the green “Register Now” button on this page. This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024.  We now find ourselves (more…)

Constellation Part 1: Enhancing Teaching with Audio & Digital Technology


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2024
    10:15 am - 11:00 am

Event Description

Multi-access: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. This session provides a deep dive into two different hands-on learning experiences using audio and digital media. We look at the intersection between emerging technologies, teaching, and learning experiences. We invite you to join us to hear from (more…)

Brave Spaces ≠ Safe Spaces


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2024
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. In Issue 4, RESPECT magazine asked UBC students about blind spots that limit learning experiences and professional preparedness. This presentation carries the discussion forward with panelists about ways we create spaces that provide a safety net for conversations on (more…)

Tech Panel – Empowering Education: Unveiling the Potential of Generative AI in the Classroom


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2024
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Online This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join us for an exploration into the integration of Generative AI within our teaching practices. This panel brings together educators, technology experts, and early adopters in the field to share their direct experiences with employing GenAI in learning environments. (more…)

Constellation Part 2: A Journey Through Space(s)


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2024
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

In-person: UBCO This event is part of the 2024 Celebrate Learning Week, taking place from May 6–10, 2024. Join us at the makerspaceUBCO for a tour of the Constellation, an alignment of media and technology-rich teaching and learning spaces and resources at UBC Okanagan. Accessible to UBC Okanagan faculty and students in all disciplines, the Constellation (more…)

WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In) – May 9, 2024


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2024
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

Online 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 (more…)