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CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Session Format:
Online

We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour - 2026"

  • Online
    Date
    March 26, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 27, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    June 23, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 22, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    August 13, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 10, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 23, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

WordPress & Wiki Clinic

Session Format:
Online

The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "WordPress & Wiki Clinic"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 26, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 2, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 9, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 16, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 30, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 14, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Qualtrics Studio

Session Format:
Online

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 - "Qualtrics Studio"

  • Online
    Date
    March 30, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 27, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 26, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Facilitators

Open UBC Working Group

Session Format:
Online

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 - "Open UBC Working Group"

  • Online
    Date
    March 30, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 27, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 25, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    June 29, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 27, 2026
    Time
    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

Stories for the Future: Celebrating Wellbeing Strategies and Approaches

Session Format:
Online

The UBC CTLT is pleased to partner with SFU, BCcampus and Langara College to host a half-day, online session that builds on successful teaching and learning wellbeing strategies and imagines a future where wellbeing is at the center of the classroom experience. We welcome faculty, instructors, and staff who are integral in shaping the classroom (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Stories for the Future: Celebrating Wellbeing Strategies and Approaches"

  • Online
    Date
    March 31, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 12:15 pm

Facilitators

Accessibility Drop-Ins

Session Format:
Online

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Accessibility Drop-Ins"

  • Online
    Date
    April 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 21, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 5, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 19, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    June 2, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    June 16, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 14, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 28, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Generative AI Studios

Session Format:
Online

These sixty minute, bi-monthly sessions – facilitated by Technologists Experts from LTIC – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights presentation which will talk (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Generative AI Studios"

  • Online
    Date
    April 8, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 22, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    June 3, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    June 17, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 1, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 15, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Making the Most of Student Experience of Instruction (SEoI): Understanding and Using Student Feedback

Session Format:
Online

RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 14 12:00 PM–1:00 PM. Student Experience of Instruction (SEoI) surveys, often referred to as student evaluations, can feel daunting, especially for contract faculty navigating short-term appointments. This session is designed to demystify the SEI process at UBC and help you use student feedback as a tool for growth and reflection. We will (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Making the Most of Student Experience of Instruction (SEoI): Understanding and Using Student Feedback"

  • Online
    Date
    April 14, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
  • Sarika Bose
    Lecturer, English Language and Literature, Arts

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"

  • Online
    Date
    April 15, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Using GenAI to Articulate Your Teaching Approach

Session Format:
Online

Communicating your teaching identity—what drives you as an educator and how that shows up in your practice—can be unexpectedly challenging. Yet whether you’re preparing a dossier, applying for an award, or updating your website, being able to clearly express your approach to teaching is essential. This interactive online session explores how generative AI tools can (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Using GenAI to Articulate Your Teaching Approach"

  • Online
    Date
    April 21, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
  • Isabeau Iqbal
    Senior Educational Consultant: Educational Leadership, CTLT

Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot

Session Format:
Online

Creating accessible digital content ensures that students of all abilities can fully engage with course materials. However, many documents, particularly older, scanned, or untagged PDFs, are not compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies.  The Centre for Workplace Accessibility is piloting SensusAccess, a tool that enables UBC faculty, staff, and students to convert print (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot"

  • Online
    Date
    April 21, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – April 21, 25, 26, May 2, 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sun., Sat.)

Session Format:
Online

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 March 10th at 9:00 am and closes on April 29th at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - April 21, 25, 26, May 2, 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sun., Sat.)"

  • Online
    Date
    April 21, 2026
    Time
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 25, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 26, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 2, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions

Session Format:
Online
Series:

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 - "DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions"

  • Online
    Date
    April 29, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Keynote | The Future of Learning Must Invite Us to Imagine: Freedom Dreaming for Liberatory Education

Session Format:
Online

What is the significance of imagination in our work as educators? In a world shaped more and more by algorithmic logic, what does it mean to dream? What role might the imagination play in how we collectively address our shared future? This interactive talk will open up a dynamic conversation about liberatory education design. How can we cultivate the growth of the imagination for ourselves and for our students? We will explore everyday practices and design strategies that can lead us to become self-actualized shapers of a more just and sustainable world.


Upcoming Dates - "Keynote | The Future of Learning Must Invite Us to Imagine: Freedom Dreaming for Liberatory Education"

  • Online
    Date
    May 4, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

  • Mia Zamora
    Professor, English, Arts and Director of the Master of Arts in Writing Studies Program, Kean University

Protected: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Session Format:
Online

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2026 Graduate Students in Teaching Conference

Session Format:
Online

This conference is an opportunity for graduate students to focus on the present and future role of graduate students in teaching: graduate students teaching now, as well as graduate students as future faculty.


Upcoming Dates - "2026 Graduate Students in Teaching Conference"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 5, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Flip the Seminar: When Students Take the Lead

Session Format:
Online

Join past student and faculty participants of the Student Directed Seminars program for a panel discussion on designing and leading student-driven courses. Panelists will share insights into peer-led learning, collaboration, and the experience of co-creating the classroom.


Upcoming Dates - "Flip the Seminar: When Students Take the Lead"

  • Online
    Date
    May 5, 2026
    Time
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Laura Wyllie-Dupont
    Manager, Curriculum Development and Academic Programs, Arts and Social Sciences, UBCO

Panelists

Journeys in Teaching Innovation: Faculty and Instructor Stories of Idea to Impact Panel

Session Format:
Online

Ever wonder what it takes to turn a promising idea into meaningful teaching innovation? This panel explores the journey from initial concept to impact on student learning.
Drawing on experiences at UBC, panelists will share practical insights and examples to support faculty and instructors looking to move their ideas forward.


Upcoming Dates - "Journeys in Teaching Innovation: Faculty and Instructor Stories of Idea to Impact Panel"

  • Online
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

Working with Interpreters: A Practical Skill for Future Professionals

Session Format:
Online

Students in healthcare, social services, and legal fields will often work with clients who speak little or no English. Yet many trainees receive little preparation on how to communicate effectively across language barriers. This session introduces practical strategies for working with professional interpreters in real-world settings.


Upcoming Dates - "Working with Interpreters: A Practical Skill for Future Professionals"

  • Online
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Young Joe
    Certified Interpreter, Translator, Language Access Consultant, PhD Student, Women+ and Children's Health Sciences

2026 TLEF and ALT-2040 Virtual Showcase Event

Session Format:
Online

Learn about the exciting projects funded by the TLEF and ALT-2040 grants, and the impact of those projects on innovative teaching and student learning.


Upcoming Dates - "2026 TLEF and ALT-2040 Virtual Showcase Event"

  • Online
    Date
    May 7, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Jeff Miller
    Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
  • Kirsten Bennett
    Senior Manager, Strategic Projects, Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBCO

Cultivating Learning Communities: Introduction to Team-Based Learning

Session Format:
Online

This three-hour online workshop invites educators to explore how meaningful change in teaching can emerge through collaborative growth. Designed for those new to Team-Based Learning (TBL) or curious about active learning and flipped classrooms, the session provides a hands-on introduction to the core structure, sequence, and benefits of TBL.


Upcoming Dates - "Cultivating Learning Communities: Introduction to Team-Based Learning"

  • Online
    Date
    May 7, 2026
    Time
    1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Richard Plunkett
    Associate Professor of Teaching & President of the Team-Based Learning Collaborative, Biology, Science, UBCO
  • Neal Carter
    Professor of Political Science & President-elect of the Team-Based Learning Collaborative, History, Geography and Political Science, Arts, Brigham Young University Idaho

Supporting African Scholars in Transition: Insights for an Inclusive UBC

Session Format:
Online

African international students contribute significantly to Canadian universities but often face complex transitional challenges that affect their academic success and wellbeing. Drawing on a systematic literature review and professional practice, this session explores key factors shaping these transitions and highlights equity-oriented, culturally responsive strategies that help students.


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting African Scholars in Transition: Insights for an Inclusive UBC"

  • Online
    Date
    May 8, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Social-media Inspired Visual Distractions during Lecture

Session Format:
Online

Digital platforms are ubiquitous with students today, expecting and relying on tools such as hybrid learning models, messaging apps, and games. Social media uses distractions specifically to promote engagement in content, which offers a potential wealth of untapped pedagogy if used appropriately in the classroom. This interactive presentation will describe a pilot lecture using techniques inspired by split-screen content, the impact, and student feedback of this intervention to improve student engagement.


Upcoming Dates - "Social-media Inspired Visual Distractions during Lecture"

  • Online
    Date
    May 8, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

Facilitators

  • Maia Davey
    Graduate Student, Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Jason Min
    Associate Professor of Teaching, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Protected: Introduction to Accessibility

Session Format:
Online

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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 pm

Facilitators

Protected: Cohort Lightning Talks

Session Format:
Online

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GenAI and Open Educational Resources (OER) in Teaching and Learning

Session Format:
Online

Join us for an interactive online workshop where we will explore the challenges, contradictions, and opportunities at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open Educational Resources (OER). In this session we will discuss the potential of AI in generating dynamic content, including interactive textbooks, and its potential in developing open educational resources and practices. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "GenAI and Open Educational Resources (OER) in Teaching and Learning"

  • Online
    Date
    May 19, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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

From Panic to Pedagogy: Using GenAI to Build Cases in Health Professions Education

Session Format:
Online

This 1-hour interactive seminar is designed for educators interested in how artificial intelligence tools can support the creation of clinical cases and patient simulations. Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with it, this session will review common language models and share two practical examples of how AI tools are currently being used in health professions cases. We will begin with a brief overview of (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "From Panic to Pedagogy: Using GenAI to Build Cases in Health Professions Education"

  • Online
    Date
    May 22, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

  • John Cheng
    Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
  • Jason Min
    Associate Professor of Teaching, Pharmacy Education Research and Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Evaluating TLEF and OER Projects

Session Format:
Online

Project evaluation is not only a required component of the reporting process for TLEF projects, but helps you (and the project team) understand what is and isn’t working with regard to your project goals and which areas may need more attention. Ongoing and iterative evaluation will help you to improve project design and implementation, make (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Evaluating TLEF and OER Projects"

  • Online
    Date
    June 2, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Getting Your SoTL Work Published

Session Format:
Online

In this interactive session, we will discuss different approaches to writing up your SoTL work. Participants will be invited to reflect on their motivations for writing about teaching and learning in higher education, as a pathway to identifying relevant publication outlets. We will also review and discuss two publications with the goal of determining valuable (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Getting Your SoTL Work Published"

  • Online
    Date
    June 8, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

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?"

  • Online
    Date
    July 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Protected: Cohort Meet Up – Check In

Session Format:
Online

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