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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.

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.

Members of the Continuing and Professional Education team at UBC Okanagan will share insights from their experience in supporting and developing a growing portfolio of courses and programs.

Course instructors share their approaches and examples of how they tailor their Canvas shells for their courses, focusing on student experience. Our hope is to increase instructors’ awareness of how Canvas shells can be individualized and personalized to increase student engagement.

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.

In this session, you will learn how to use the three main features of the SEI Dashboard to better understand your SEI results, how to use these to reflect on your teaching, and how you can present the information in your dossier.

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.