Approaching Teaching as a Scholarly Activity

Series: CTLT Institute


Event Date & Time

  • August 29, 2017
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Event Description

In this interactive panel, faculty members who participate in the SoTL Seed program will share their tips and experiences from researching their own teaching practices. For more information about the program, see http://isotl.ctlt.ubc.ca/sotl-seed-fund/. Facilitators: Ido Roll & Adriana Briseno-Garzon (more…)

Developing a Learner-Centered Syllabus

Series: CTLT Institute


Event Date & Time

  • August 29, 2017
    9:00 am - 10:30 am

Event Description

Your syllabus is an important document that introduces the course and you to the students. It also sets forth your responsibilities and those of your students. Though templates exist for syllabus creation, there are many choices and a multitude of subtleties to consider when designing this document. In this session, we explore the characteristics and (more…)

Using Active Learning

Series: CTLT Institute


Event Date & Time

  • August 28, 2017
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Description

Teacher 1: “Involving students directly in their learning improves the extent and depth of their learning!” Teacher 2: “Yes, but active learning takes time, and there is too much content to cover!” This all-too-familiar exchange voices the concern that we have to choose between “teaching content” or “engaging learners.” Active learning, done well, does both (more…)

New Faculty TLEF Orientation

Series: CTLT Institute


Event Date & Time

  • August 28, 2017
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Event Description

Do you have an idea for a teaching and learning enhancement project and require additional resources? New faculty are invited to attend this orientation session to learn about the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF), created in 1991 to enrich UBC students’ learning experience. In this session, you will receive information about the TLEF criteria (more…)

Developing Course Goals and Learning Objectives

Series: CTLT Institute


Event Date & Time

  • August 28, 2017
    9:00 am - 10:30 am

Event Description

As you design or redesign your course, have you considered what you intend your students should take away from your course? What they should be able to know/do/feel by the end? Have you considered how these larger goals can be broken down into smaller objectives that can be addressed within each class of the course? (more…)

Canvas Virtual Series: Assignments and Grading – August 29 2017


Event Date & Time

  • August 29, 2017
    9:00 am - 10:00 am

Event Description

Welcome to Canvas! This introductory online series is designed to acquaint all new users with the Canvas Learning Management System and how it can enhance teaching and learning Note: Participants should already be familiar with the features and functionality of Canvas by completing the Intro to Canvas Basics workshop.
☰ Demonstration Session Type

Canvas Virtual Series: Intro to Canvas Basics – August 28 2017


Event Date & Time

  • August 28, 2017
    9:00 am - 10:00 am

Event Description

Welcome to Canvas! This introductory online series is designed to acquaint all new users with the Canvas Learning Management System and how it can enhance teaching and learning…
☰ Demonstration Session Type

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – August 22 2017


Event Date & Time

  • August 22, 2017
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Event Description

In this session, you will learn the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Topics in this session will include general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – August 17 2017


Event Date & Time

  • August 17, 2017
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Event Description

In this session, you will learn the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Topics in this session will include general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – August 15 2017


Event Date & Time

  • August 15, 2017
    12:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Event Description

In this session, you will learn the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Topics in this session will include general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type