Course Design
Course Design Studio sessions are designed to provide practical strategies for anyone involved in designing courses and learning experiences. They include a brief, high-level overview of the topic, step-by-step instructions on the specific tools mentioned, and dedicated time for both questions and hands-on, personalized support.
The Course Design Intensive is a multi-day program, where you work in a supportive atmosphere, both individually and collaboratively, to design or re-design a UBC credit course that you teach or are planning to teach.
Designing your Canvas Course
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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 for "Designing your Canvas Course"
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- In-person
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- September 9, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Course Design Studio: Interactive Course Content with H5P
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Student engagement is a critical factor known to significantly enhance student learning outcomes. Learning technologies can play an important role in fostering engagement. In this 60-minute workshop, we will explore a free open-source tool called H5P, and how AI can assist in building H5P content. The H5P Open Hub provides a dedicated platform for UBC (more…)
Upcoming Dates for "Course Design Studio: Interactive Course Content with H5P"
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- In-person
- Date
- September 16, 2025
- Time
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Facilitators
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Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Inclusive and Accessible Course Design
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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 for "Inclusive and Accessible Course Design"
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- In-person
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- September 24, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Designing Effective Assessments
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Assessment is more than grading. It is about fostering learning through intentional design that gives students the opportunity to practice, receive feedback and improve learning throughout a course. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, you will explore fundamental principles and practical strategies for all stages of assessment design from planning to implementation. Grounded in the backward (more…)
Upcoming Dates for "Designing Effective Assessments"
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- In-person
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- October 15, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Hailan Chen
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Journey Into Course Design
This session explores practical strategies for gathering meaningful student feedback during a course—before end-of-term surveys. Presenters will share tools to help you collect targeted input on your teaching approaches, boost student engagement, and support well-being. You’ll leave with ideas to enhance your course design and confidence in using mid-course feedback to inform real-time improvements.
Upcoming Dates for "Journey Into Course Design"
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- In-person
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- November 12, 2025
- Time
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- In-person
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- November 19, 2025
- Time
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT