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 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 31, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Online
    February 7, 2026
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Online
    February 8, 2026
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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

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

  • Introduction to SoTL
    February 5, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • EDI in the Classroom
    March 5, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Reflections & Panel Discussion
    April 2, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

  • Introduction to SoTL
    February 5, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • EDI in the Classroom
    March 5, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Reflections & Panel Discussion
    April 2, 2026
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

  • Online
    February 5, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

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

  • 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
  • March 19, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • March 26, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

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

  • February 8, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • February 14, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • February 15, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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
    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
  • Online
    May 19, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

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

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

Facilitators

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