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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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

  • January 22, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • January 29, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 5, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 12, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 19, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • February 26, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • March 5, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • March 12, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

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 December 5th at 9:00 am and closes on January 15th at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • January 24, 2026
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • January 25, 2026
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 26, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    February 23, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    March 30, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    April 27, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    May 26, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Facilitators

The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open education and scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 26, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    February 23, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    March 30, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    April 27, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    May 25, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    June 29, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    July 27, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Will Engle
    Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
  • Erin Fields
    Open Education and Scholarly Communications Librarian, UBC Library
  • Rie Namba
    Educational Resource Developer – Open Resources

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

  • Online
    January 27, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    January 31, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    February 7, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    February 8, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Discover how Generative AI can transform your approach to teaching material development. This interactive session explores how foundation models like ChatGPT and Claude, along with tools such as Google LM and AITutor Pro, can support faculty in developing teaching materials across different modalities including text, visuals, and audio-video. Participants will examine how generative AI can (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 27, 2026
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

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

  • Online
    January 27, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    February 10, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    February 24, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 10, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 24, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    April 7, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    April 21, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    May 5, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Are you working on a media project? Planning to produce video content for your course but don’t know where to start? UBC Studios is offering a drop-in media support session where professional media specialists are available to provide answers to your questions. If you are wondering: Where do I start? What resources are available on (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    January 28, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    February 25, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    March 25, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    April 29, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

In this session, we’ll explore the core purposes and common components of a teaching philosophy statement (TPS), look at sample excerpts from a variety of styles and disciplines, and discuss how to write your statement in a way that feels authentic to you as an educator. We’ll also consider how your TPS can connect to (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    February 2, 2026
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

As generative AI reshapes higher education, instructors face a complex challenge: how do we thoughtfully integrate these tools into our teaching? This talk draws on three research studies and over five course deployments in computer science and data science to explore the practical realities of AI integration in the classroom. I’ll begin by mapping the (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    February 2, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

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

  • February 3, 2026
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • February 10, 2026
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • February 24, 2026
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Choosing the best visualizations for sharing quantitative findings is key to ensuring that your outcomes are understandable and accessible to your audience. However, designing effective figures that present your data in a clear and meaningful way can be challenging. This session will offer attendees a chance to develop a deeper understanding of: Why clear visualizations (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    February 3, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

How accessible is your course for diverse students? Accessibility goes beyond providing individual accommodation. It means proactively removing barriers and offering flexible options so all students can thrive. In this 90-minute workshop, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your course and learn practical strategies, informed by both accessibility guidelines and Universal Design for (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • In-Person
    February 4, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

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

  • February 4, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • February 11, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • February 25, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • March 4, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • March 11, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • March 18, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • March 25, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • April 1, 2026
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Inclusive teaching creates “a learning environment where all students feel that their differences are valued and respected, have equitable access to learning and other educational opportunities, and are supported to learn to their full potential” (CTLT, n.d.). How does one foster an inclusive learning environment? What are some strategies that promote more equitable learning for (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    February 4, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

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