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.
Graduate Teaching Practicum: December 2025 – April 2026
- Session Format:
- Online
If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for the Postdoc Teaching Practicum. Application opens on September 1 and closes on November 19. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email. What is the Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Graduate Teaching Practicum cohort will start (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Teaching Practicum: December 2025 – April 2026"
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- Introduction to SoTL
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- February 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- EDI in the Classroom
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- Reflections & Panel Discussion
- Date
- April 2, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Postdoc Teaching Practicum: December 2025 – April 2026
- Session Format:
- Online
If you are a graduate student, apply for the Graduate Teaching Practicum. Application opens on September 1 and closes on November 19. Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant you will be contacted by email. What is the Postdoc Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc Teaching Practicum cohort will start (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Postdoc Teaching Practicum: December 2025 – April 2026"
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- Introduction to SoTL
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- EDI in the Classroom
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- Reflections & Panel Discussion
- Date
- April 2, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Inclusive Teaching: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
This is an introductory interactive online workshop on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to discover the essentials of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will guide you through the roots, principles, and practical applications of UDL, offering insights into how to accommodate diverse learning needs in educational settings. Engage with educators and experts in an (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning"
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- Online
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT -
Afsaneh Sharif
Senior Project Manager/Faculty Liaison, CTLT
WordPress & Wiki Clinic
- Session Format:
- 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 resolving (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "WordPress & Wiki Clinic"
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- February 5, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 12, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 19, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 26, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- March 12, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- March 19, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- March 26, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – Jan 27, 31, Feb 7, 8, 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sat., Sun.)
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
This ISW is online. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on December 16th at 9:00 am and closes on January 24th at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - Jan 27, 31, Feb 7, 8, 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sat., Sun.)"
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- Online
- Date
- February 7, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 8, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – Feb 8, 14, 15, 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)
- Session Format:
- In-Person
This ISW is online. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on December 28th at 9:00 am and closes on February 5th at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - Feb 8, 14, 15, 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)"
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- Date/Time
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- February 8, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 14, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 15, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series
- Session Format:
- In-Person
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What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability, build trust, and challenge colonial assumptions? The Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series is a three-part interactive workshop series hosted by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives. This series invites UBC faculty, staff, and students to reimagine how we assess success and impact; moving towards more relational, (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series"
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- Date/Time
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- February 10, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 24, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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Samantha Nock
Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives -
Paulina Semenec
Evaluation Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives
Accessibility Drop-Ins
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
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 - "Accessibility Drop-Ins"
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- Online
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- April 7, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
AC Deger
OER Support Pilot Strategist; UBC Centre for Accessibility
Tools for Designing Interactive Courses
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- Series:
Student engagement is a critical factor known to significantly enhance student learning outcomes. Learning technology can play an important role in fostering this engagement in university courses. In this workshop, we will explore different active learning techniques and demonstrate how learning technology can help leverage these techniques to foster student engagement in both in-person and online environments. This interactive, 90-minute workshop (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Tools for Designing Interactive Courses"
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- In-person
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Foundations of Pedagogy – February-April 2026
- Session Format:
- Online
Goals At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom, with emphasis on alignment of learning objectives, activities and assessment. UBC graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines are invited to participate. Requirements Successful completion involves participation in (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Foundations of Pedagogy - February-April 2026"
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- Date/Time
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- February 11, 2026
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- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 25, 2026
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- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- March 4, 2026
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- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- March 11, 2026
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- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- March 18, 2026
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- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- March 25, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- April 1, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Joseph Topornycky
Manager, Graduate Student Programs, CTLT -
Anka Lekhi
Associate Professor of Teaching
Inclusive Teaching Exchange
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
This informal conversation provides space to connect with your peers and to discuss your insights, bring questions and share your evolving understandings around inclusive teaching. Your CTLT facilitators will support your exploration of your insights, and share other resources to support you in your teaching journey. Prep-work for participants new to inclusive teaching If you (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching Exchange"
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- Online
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Facilitators
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Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT
Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
Session pre-requisites: Participants are highly encouraged to have attended An Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements or watched the recording. The recording can be found at CTLT’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ctltresources. Building on the introductory session, this workshop gives you hands-on time to develop and refine your teaching philosophy statement. You’ll work with writing prompts to expand (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback"
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- Online
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Isabeau Iqbal
Senior Educational Consultant: Educational Leadership, CTLT -
Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT
Generative AI Studios
- Session Format:
- Online
These sixty minute, bi-monthly sessions – facilitated by Technologists Experts from LTIC – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights presentation which will talk (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Generative AI Studios"
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- Online
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- February 25, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 11, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 25, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- April 8, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- April 22, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 20, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT
Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- Series:
Session pre-requisites: Participants are highly encouraged to have attended An Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements or watched the recording. The recording can be found at CTLT’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ctltresources. Building on the introductory session, this workshop gives you hands-on time to develop and refine your teaching philosophy statement. You’ll work with writing prompts to expand (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback"
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- In-person
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Isabeau Iqbal
Senior Educational Consultant: Educational Leadership, CTLT -
Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT
Collaborative Learning in Action: Practical Strategies for Inclusive and Engaged Classrooms
- Session Format:
- Online
Collaborative learning can deepen student engagement, foster peer-to-peer support, and create more inclusive classroom environments, but it also comes with challenges, especially in diverse classrooms with varying student goals and participation levels. In this mid-term session, we will begin with a brief introduction to the principles and benefits of collaborative learning, then shift into a (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Collaborative Learning in Action: Practical Strategies for Inclusive and Engaged Classrooms"
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- Online
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Sarika Bose
Lecturer, English Language and Literature, Arts