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 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

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

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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