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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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 - September-November 2026"

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    October 8, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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    October 15, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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    October 22, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Date/Time
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    October 29, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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    November 5, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Date/Time
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    November 19, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

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"

  • Online
    Date
    October 8, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    October 15, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    October 22, 2026
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    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    October 29, 2026
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    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    November 5, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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    November 12, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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    November 19, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Date/Time
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    November 26, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Starting in September, the CTLT will host a series of online drop-in sessions for applicants planning on submitting Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) or Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund applications. Applicants can register for any of these online sessions to discuss their project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as pedagogical approach, (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions"

  • Online
    Date
    October 8, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    October 21, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 5, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 12, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 16, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Will Engle
    Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
  • Jeff Miller
    Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
  • Jonathan Aiello
    Project Coordinator, Projects & Faculty Partnerships, CTLT

This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on August 21st at 9:00 am and closes on October 1 at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 1 (September (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - Oct 4, 10, 11, 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)"

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    October 10, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
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    October 11, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

How do they get such great footage? Are you a UBC Instructor or Staff, and planning on filming your own video content? This in-person workshop will provide advice for DIY camera, lighting and audio. Media professionals will share tips, tricks, and best practices. Whether you’re filming outside, in an office, or in a professional studio, (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Production"

  • In-person
    Date
    October 13, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Need help planning an interview for your next video project? This in-person workshop for UBC Instructors and Staff will reveal proven techniques for conducting effective on-camera interviews. Discover methods on how to establish rapport with your subjects and how to put them at ease. Find out what types of questions to ask and how to ask (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "The Art of the Video Interview"

  • In-person
    Date
    October 13, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to neurodiversity as an umbrella concept, and the impact of neurodivergence on student learning. Together, we will consider how to foster a neurodiversity affirming classroom environment. We will explore teaching practices as well as strategies to mitigate access friction. By the end of this session, participants will: (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Creating Neuroinclusive Classrooms"

  • In-person
    Date
    October 13, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

In this session, we’ll explore core components of a teaching philosophy statement (TPS) and the rationale behind them. Reviewing excerpts from TPS of UBC peers and others will provide examples for you to reflect and discuss how you can write your own TPS statement in a way that feels authentic to you as an educator. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements"

  • Online
    Date
    October 14, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

The results of the 2026 UBC Student AI Survey reveal student motivations for both using Gen AI (efficiency, comprehension, momentum, accessibility) and not using Gen AI (cognitive impacts, ecological impact, ethical issues, academic integrity). UBC student attitudes towards the use of AI tools are varied and evolving. In this session, we’ll review the latest data (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "AI in the Classroom: What We’re Hearing from Students"

  • Online
    Date
    October 15, 2026
    Time
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (“ISI”) Fund has announced its fifth funding cycle with a Call for Applications running from October 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027.    The ISI Fund supports innovative and transformative projects led by UBC staff, faculty, and students across both campuses, that advance UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan and UBCO’s Declaration to Truth (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund Information Sessions"

  • Online
    Date
    October 19, 2026
    Time
    10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Online
    Date
    October 29, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 17, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Gillian Smith
    Indigenous Strategic Programming Manager. Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives
  • Carissa Block
    Educational Programs Coordinator, Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Indigenous Initiatives 
  • Jessica Allan-Bayer
    Educational Consultant for Indigenous Initiatives, Centre for Teaching and Learning

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) builds a bridge between teaching and research in the disciplines. SoTL is “the systematic study of teaching and/or learning and the public sharing and review of such work” (McKinney, 2006, p. 39) We are excited to announce the 9th annual UBC Celebrate SoTL Event, in-person, on Tuesday, October (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Celebrate SoTL 2026"

  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 11:00 am
  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    11:15 am - 12:15 pm
  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Are you a faculty or department communicator, UBC instructor or staff member looking to capture striking images that support and elevate your work? Join this in-person workshop to learn how to create compelling photography from start to finish. What you’ll learn Camera basics: choosing the right settings for sharp, well-exposed shots Composition: framing subjects, using (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Photography"

  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour - 2026"

  • Online
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 25, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    December 8, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Post-production can seem daunting, but it really doesn’t have to be. Let’s make you an editor! In this in-person workshop for UBC Instructors and Staff, we’ll give you an overview of the post-production process: from organizing your camera footage to exporting your final masterpiece with the optimal settings. We’ll walk you through the basics of (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Post-Production"

  • In-person
    Date
    October 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators