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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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

  • In-Person
    January 15, 2026
    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

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

Facilitators

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

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

  • Online
    January 15, 2026
    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

  • Online
    January 16, 2026
    10:00 am - 2:00 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

  • Online
    January 16, 2026
    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 1 (September (more…)


Upcoming Dates

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

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

  • Online
    January 20, 2026
    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

  • In-Person
    January 20, 2026
    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

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

  • In-Person
    January 21, 2026
    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

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

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

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 1 (September (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 1, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    February 2, 2026
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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