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 Course with Accessibility in Mind

Session Format:
Online

Do you want to learn practical tips for making your course more accessible? By proactively removing barriers and offering flexible options, you create a learning environment where all learners can thrive. Small design changes intended to support students with disabilities often end up benefiting every student in your course. This session explores accessible course design (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Designing Your Course with Accessibility in Mind"

  • Online
    Date
    May 13, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Student Voices in Course Design

Session Format:
Online

Student Voices in Course Design is an interactive workshop for faculty and staff interested in creating more inclusive courses by partnering with students in the design process.  In this session, we’ll explore practical approaches to actively seeking and incorporating student perspectives into course materials, activities, and assessments. Through hands-on activities and real examples, you’ll learn strategies for meaningful student-faculty collaboration where students (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Student Voices in Course Design"

  • Online
    Date
    May 20, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Journey Into Course Design

Session Format:
In-person

Keen to learn about learner-centred course design? Have a course or module to design, and you’re not sure where to start? In this engaging two-part online workshop, you will journey through three stages of course design: reflecting on situational factors, crafting learning outcomes, and exploring assessment options and instructional strategies to support learners. This workshop (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Journey Into Course Design"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 26, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 28, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators