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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This session invites TAs to reflect on how AI tools, including ChatGPT, shape teaching and learning. Participants will examine benefits and challenges, experiment with AI platforms, and consider ways to integrate AI thoughtfully into classroom activities.


Upcoming Dates - "AI in Teaching and Learning Spaces"

  • In-person
    Date
    January 14, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Kenny Chiu
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Statistics
  • Esther Rooda
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Balancing TA duties and grad school can be challenging. This session offers practical strategies to manage distractions, prioritize tasks, and build effective time management habits through guided reflection and collaborative activities.


Upcoming Dates - "Time Management Skills for Graduate Students and TAs"

  • In-person
    Date
    January 14, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

Learn how small teaching choices can better support neurodivergent students. This session offers practical strategies for communication, course design, and assignment setup, helping TAs build more inclusive and accessible learning experiences.


Upcoming Dates - "Neurodiversity and Inclusive Teaching"

  • In-Person
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Building an inclusive learning environment starts with understanding how bias shows up in our teaching. This session offers TAs practical strategies for self-awareness, equitable communication, and fostering a strong sense of belonging in the classroom.


Upcoming Dates - "Developing a Classroom Community"

  • In-Person
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Time
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Lesley Wong
    Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education

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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    January 15, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    January 22, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    January 29, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    February 5, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    February 12, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    February 19, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    February 26, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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    March 5, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

We are excited to be hosting special guests Hali McLennan and Anne Sinclair from Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing (IMHW), and Gloria Cardinal from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVRPO) for an opportunity to learn about Indigenous student mental health and wellbeing in the classroom. Within this session, facilitators will share about the (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom"

  • Online
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Gloria Cardinal
    Indigenous Support Specialist, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
  • Anne Sinclair
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Counselling Services
  • Hali McLennan
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Social Work Wellbeing Navigator, Counselling Services

Supporting multilingual learners requires clear communication and intentional scaffolding. This session helps TAs address common challenges, model academic language, and use small teaching moves that strengthen comprehension and participation.


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting Multilingual Learners"

  • Online
    Date
    January 16, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Teacher Discourse Moves offer a clear way to understand how instructors shape discussion. This session helps TAs apply these strategies in tutorials, labs, and online settings while addressing common challenges and building student-centered conversations.


Upcoming Dates - "Facilitating Discussions"

  • Online
    Date
    January 16, 2026
    Time
    12:30 pm - 2:30 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 - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - January 17, 24, 25, 2026"

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    January 17, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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    January 24, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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    January 25, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    February 25, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
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    March 26, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 27, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Generative AI is changing how students approach learning, offering new possibilities for engagement, creativity, and skill development. This session focuses on designing learning activities that intentionally incorporate generative AI in ways that align with effective teaching practices. Participants will explore examples of AI-integrated activities across different disciplines and consider how these approaches can support course (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Designing Learning Activities that Incorporate Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

This studio shows you how to give your Canvas course a custom, intentional look, without learning to code. Your course design often shapes your students’ first impression of your course. Thoughtful visual choices can help them navigate more easily and create a welcoming learning environment. In this studio, using AI chatbots and a technique called (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Course Design Studios: Vibe Code Your Course: Designing the Look & Feel of Your Canvas Course with AI"

  • In-Person
    Date
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

Many instructors are interested in evaluating their classroom practices, but there is often confusion about whether obtaining ethical approval by the Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) is required. In this workshop, instructors will learn more about what type of classroom inquiry might require BREB review. This workshop will also detail the ethical considerations for conducting (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval?"

  • Online
    Date
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Designing Your Canvas Course is a hands-on, 90-minute workshop for faculty and staff who are new or would like to explore effective Canvas practices. Whether you are building your first course or refreshing an existing one, this session will guide you through the essential steps to set up a well-structured, accessible, and engaging course. We (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Course Design Workshop: Designing Your Course in Canvas"

  • In-Person
    Date
    January 21, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

This session explores the contemporary expressions of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer (2SIQ) identities, focusing on resilience, connection, and joy. While histories of erasure have shaped 2SIQ experiences, stories and kinship practices have endured and flourished. Together, we’ll reflect on how these narratives continue to grow in both community and virtual spaces, highlighting the strength, creativity, and surthrivance of queer Indigenous peoples today.


Upcoming Dates - "From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time"

  • In-person
    Date
    January 22, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators