Evaluation and Research
Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval?
- Session Format:
- Online
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 - "Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval?"
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- Online
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Online
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Data Visualization for Teaching and Learning Projects: Tips and Tricks
- Session Format:
- Online
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 - "Data Visualization for Teaching and Learning Projects: Tips and Tricks"
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- Online
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Best Practices in Survey Design
- Session Format:
- Online
Evaluating and researching teaching and learning is an important endeavour. Choosing the right approach and tools is key to obtaining the evidence needed to assess the outcomes of a project and the impact of our teaching practices. While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that elicit useful (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Best Practices in Survey Design"
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- Online
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
An Introduction to SoTL
- Session Format:
- Online
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) uses systematic and methodological inquiry into teaching and learning (behaviours/practices, attitudes, and values) with the goal of improving teaching and learning by making findings public (Hutchings, & Shulman, 1999; Potter & Kustra, 2011). During this session, we will: Break down the definition of SoTL Explain how to start (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "An Introduction to SoTL"
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- Online
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT