In-person

Supporting Classroom Climate with Place-Based Resources

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Classroom Climate Series
Indigenous Initiatives

Please join CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team for an opportunity to learn about UBC-specific teaching and learning, place-based resources that support students and classroom climate. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about Musqueam-focused resources. This session will showcase resources from community partners, share considerations for how the teaching and learning community might bring these resources into (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Supporting Classroom Climate with Place-Based Resources"

In-person
Date
October 22, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Tools for Designing Interactive Courses

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Course Design

Student engagement is a critical factor known to significantly enhance student learning outcomes. Learning technology can play an important role in fostering this engagement in university courses. In this workshop, we will explore different active learning techniques and demonstrate how learning technology can help leverage these techniques to foster student engagement in both in-person and online environments. This interactive, 90-minute workshop (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Tools for Designing Interactive Courses"

In-person
Date
October 26, 2026
Time
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogies in the Classroom

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning

Overview: Understanding and Responding to Racial Trauma in the Classroom, a Conversation on Sustaining Culture and Race in Pedagogical Practices What is AA-RPC? The Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogy in the Classroom program is a cohort-based program where educators will explore anti-racist approaches and practices to teaching and learning. In this installation of AA-RPC programming, we will ground our conversations within (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Applying Anti-Racist Pedagogies in the Classroom"

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October 27, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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October 28, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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October 29, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT

Pizza & Proposals with the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
Indigenous Strategic Plan

The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (“ISI”) Fund has announced its fifth funding cycle with a Call for Applications running from October 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027. The ISI Fund supports innovative and transformative projects led by UBC staff, faculty, and students across both campuses, that advance UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan and UBCO’s Declaration to Truth (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Pizza & Proposals with the Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund"

In-person
Date
October 27, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Carissa Block
Educational Programs Coordinator, Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Indigenous Initiatives
Gillian Smith
Indigenous Strategic Programming Manager. Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives
Paulina Semenec
Evaluation Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives
Anik Chartrand
Indigenous Initiatives Specialist at Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

CANCELLED – Part 1 – The Invisible Barrier: How Trauma Impacts Learning

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Inclusive Teaching
Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms

Explore how trauma affects students’ executive skills, emotions, and capacity for learning. This session offers a foundational look at the neuroscience of trauma and why trauma-sensitive approaches matter in teaching and learning.

Upcoming Dates - "CANCELLED - Part 1 - The Invisible Barrier: How Trauma Impacts Learning"

In-person
Date
October 29, 2026
Time
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT

Re-imagining your Evaluation Methods Toolkit

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Evaluation and Research
Indigenous Initiatives

In this interactive session, CTLT’s Indigenous Initiatives and Research & Evaluation teams will introduce creative data collection methods that are not commonly used in teaching and learning contexts. Exploring a co-created research question as a living example, we will showcase 6 different methods that help explore this question. As in all evaluation work, context matters! (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Re-imagining your Evaluation Methods Toolkit"

In-person
Date
November 3, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Samantha Nock
Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives
Paulina Semenec
Evaluation Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives

CANCELLED: Part 2 – Balancing Care: Your Role as Educator in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Inclusive Teaching
Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms

Reflect on your role, capacity, and boundaries as an educator in a trauma-sensitive classroom. This session explores how experiences of trauma can shape teaching practice and offers strategies for providing compassion and support while maintaining healthy boundaries for both instructors and students.

Upcoming Dates - "CANCELLED: Part 2 - Balancing Care: Your Role as Educator in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom"

In-person
Date
November 5, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT

Inclusive Teaching in Practice: UDL & Neurodiversity

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Inclusive Teaching

Every classroom includes learners who think, process, communicate, and engage in different ways. How can we design learning experiences that better recognize and support this diversity? Join us for a three-hour, in-person workshop where we’ll explore neurodiversity and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through conversation, reflection, and practical application. Bring your questions, experiences, and real teaching (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching in Practice: UDL & Neurodiversity"

In person
Date
November 9, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Afsaneh Sharif
Senior Project Manager/Faculty Liaison, CTLT
Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT
Hagar Goldberg
PhD. Assistant Professor of Teaching, Faculty of Science

CANCELLED: Part 3 – Fostering Trust and Engagement: Trauma-Aware Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Inclusive Teaching
Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms

Explore practical strategies for creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. This session focuses on trauma-aware teaching practices that foster trust and engagement while considering student diversity, lived experiences, and instructor capacity.

Upcoming Dates - "CANCELLED: Part 3 - Fostering Trust and Engagement: Trauma-Aware Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms"

In-person
Date
November 12, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – November 14, 21, 28, 2026 (Sat., Sat., Sat)

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Grad ISW
Pro-D for Graduate Students

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 October 2nd at 9:00 am and closes on November 11 at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 1 (September (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - November 14, 21, 28, 2026 (Sat., Sat., Sat)"

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Date
November 14, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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November 21, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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November 28, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Designing Effective Assessments

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Course Design

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 design framework, (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Designing Effective Assessments"

In-person
Date
November 24, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

Strategizing Within the System: Spotlighting the Work of Marsha Obi—Lessons from the Third World in Decolonizing Higher Education

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning

This November, the anti-racist teaching and learning program (A-RTL) at CTLT is elated to present a session takeover titled “Strategizing within the System”; a session designed to critically discuss and explore the facilitators and barriers to integrating anti-racist pedagogies and practices into higher education institutions. This November, we welcome Dr. Marsha Obi, Assistant Professor at (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Strategizing Within the System: Spotlighting the Work of Marsha Obi—Lessons from the Third World in Decolonizing Higher Education"

In-person
Date
November 25, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT
Marsha Obi
Assistant Professor at UBC within the Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice

Designing Your Course in Canvas

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Course Design

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 - "Designing Your Course in Canvas"

In-person
Date
December 2, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

Designing your Course with Accessibility in Mind

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Accessibility
Course Design

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 strategies, informed by both accessibility guidelines and (more…)

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

In-person
Date
December 3, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

Protected: In-person screening of Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives
Indigenous Learning Pathways

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Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: December 2026

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: December 2026"

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December 8, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
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December 9, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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December 10, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
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December 11, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Developing Your Skills as a Peer Reviewer of Teaching: Introductory Workshop

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Peer Review of Teaching
Pro-D for Graduate Students
Pro-D for New Faculty

The peer review of teaching process introduced in this 2.5-hour introductory workshop is intended primarily as a form of formative (and developmental) feedback. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Describe the formative peer review of teaching process Provide constructive feedback for the person being reviewed Conduct appropriate pre- and post-observation (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Developing Your Skills as a Peer Reviewer of Teaching: Introductory Workshop"

In-person
Date
January 29, 2027
Time
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
Shaya Golparian
Educational Developer: TA Development Programs, CTLT

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2027

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2027"

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February 16, 2027
Time
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
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February 17, 2027
Time
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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February 18, 2027
Time
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
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February 19, 2027
Time
10:30 am - 5:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: May 2027

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: May 2027"

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Date
May 11, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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May 12, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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May 13, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Date
May 14, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: June 2027

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: June 2027"

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Date
June 8, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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June 9, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Date
June 10, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Date
June 11, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2027

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2027"

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July 6, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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July 7, 2027
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9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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July 8, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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July 9, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2027

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2027"

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August 3, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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August 4, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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August 5, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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August 6, 2027
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm