Online

Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Generative AI

Session Format:
Online

As generative AI changes how students learn, create, and show what they know, traditional assessment models need to adapt. This session explores how educators can redesign assessment practices to reflect the new realities of AI-enhanced learning. Rather than focusing on detection or prohibition, we will look at how to create assessments that support critical thinking, (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    January 7, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 17, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

OER Fund Proposal Consulting Session

Session Format:
Online

Are you planning on applying for an OER Fund grant? Register for any of these online sessions to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as open resource design, pedagogical approach, copyright and open licenses (Creative Commons), learning technology integration, OER evaluation, accessibility, project scope, and budget development.  During these online (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "OER Fund Proposal Consulting Session"

  • Online
    Date
    January 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    January 12, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Jeff Miller
    Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
  • Will Engle
    Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT

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
    January 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 25, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    March 11, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • 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

Facilitators

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
    January 8, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    January 22, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    January 29, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 5, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 12, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 19, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 26, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Dos and Don’ts

Session Format:
Online

Explore how to build strong working relationships with faculty in online courses. This session helps TAs identify key elements of effective collaboration, address common challenges, and develop clear communication strategies.


Upcoming Dates - "Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Dos and Don'ts"

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

Facilitators

Facilitative Teaching

Session Format:
Online

Explore what it means to teach with learners rather than at them. This session introduces facilitative teaching strategies, showing how small shifts in stance, language, and structure can foster curiosity, collaboration, and student ownership.


Upcoming Dates - "Facilitative Teaching"

  • Online
    Date
    January 12, 2026
    Time
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Marking, Assessment, and Feedback as a TA

Session Format:
Online

Learn practical approaches to marking, assessment, and feedback as a TA. We will discuss rubrics, calibration, and tools for supporting students, along with strategies to manage workload, prevent burnout, and navigate marking responsibilities with confidence.


Upcoming Dates - "Marking, Assessment, and Feedback as a TA"

  • Online
    Date
    January 12, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 5:00 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
    January 13, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    January 27, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 10, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 24, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    March 10, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    March 24, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    April 21, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom

Session Format:
Online

We are excited to be hosting special guests Hali McLennan and Anne Sinclair from Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing (IMHW), and Gloria Cardinal from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVRPO) for an opportunity to learn about Indigenous student mental health and wellbeing in the classroom. Within this session, facilitators will share about the (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Approaches to Supporting Indigenous Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Classroom"

  • Online
    Date
    January 15, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Gloria Cardinal
    Indigenous Support Specialist, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
  • Anne Sinclair
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Counselling Services
  • Hali McLennan
    Indigenous Mental Health and Wellbeing, Social Work Wellbeing Navigator, Counselling Services

Supporting Multilingual Learners

Session Format:
Online

Supporting multilingual learners requires clear communication and intentional scaffolding. This session helps TAs address common challenges, model academic language, and use small teaching moves that strengthen comprehension and participation.


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting Multilingual Learners"

  • Online
    Date
    January 16, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Facilitating Discussions

Session Format:
Online

Teacher Discourse Moves offer a clear way to understand how instructors shape discussion. This session helps TAs apply these strategies in tutorials, labs, and online settings while addressing common challenges and building student-centered conversations.


Upcoming Dates - "Facilitating Discussions"

  • Online
    Date
    January 16, 2026
    Time
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

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
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 25, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    March 26, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    April 23, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    May 27, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Designing Learning Activities that Incorporate Generative AI

Session Format:
Online

Generative AI is changing how students approach learning, offering new possibilities for engagement, creativity, and skill development. This session focuses on designing learning activities that intentionally incorporate generative AI in ways that align with effective teaching practices. Participants will explore examples of AI-integrated activities across different disciplines and consider how these approaches can support course (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Designing Learning Activities that Incorporate Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    11:30 am - 1:00 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
    January 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    July 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 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
    January 26, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 23, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • 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

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
    January 26, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 23, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • 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

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – Jan 27, 31, Feb 1, 2, 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sat., Sun.)

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 December 16th at 9:00 am and closes on January 24th 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 - Jan 27, 31, Feb 1, 2, 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sat., Sun.)"

  • Online
    Date
    January 27, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    January 31, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 1, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm

GenAI Maker Session: Creating Teaching Materials with Generative AI

Session Format:
Online

Discover how Generative AI can transform your approach to teaching material development. This interactive session explores how foundation models like ChatGPT and Claude, along with tools such as Google LM and AITutor Pro, can support faculty in developing teaching materials across different modalities including text, visuals, and audio-video. Participants will examine how generative AI can (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "GenAI Maker Session: Creating Teaching Materials with Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    January 27, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

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
    January 28, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    February 25, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    April 29, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements

Session Format:
Online

In this session, we’ll explore the core purposes and common components of a teaching philosophy statement (TPS), look at sample excerpts from a variety of styles and disciplines, and discuss how to write your statement in a way that feels authentic to you as an educator. We’ll also consider how your TPS can connect to (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements"

  • Online
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

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"

  • Online
    Date
    February 3, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Foundations of Pedagogy – February-April 2026

Session Format:
Online

Goals At the end of the one-term course, you will be able to use concepts in evidence-based teaching to effectively teach a lesson in an undergraduate classroom, with emphasis on alignment of learning objectives, activities and assessment. UBC graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines are invited to participate. Requirements Successful completion involves participation in (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Foundations of Pedagogy - February-April 2026"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 4, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 25, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 4, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 11, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 1, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Inclusive Teaching: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Session Format:
Online

This is an introductory interactive online workshop on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to discover the essentials of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will guide you through the roots, principles, and practical applications of UDL, offering insights into how to accommodate diverse learning needs in educational settings. Engage with educators and experts in an (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning"

  • Online
    Date
    February 5, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Inclusive Teaching Exchange

Session Format:
Online

This informal conversation provides space to connect with your peers and to discuss your insights, bring questions and share your evolving understandings around inclusive teaching. Your CTLT facilitators will support your exploration of your insights, and share other resources to support you in your teaching journey. Prep-work for participants new to inclusive teaching If you (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching Exchange"

  • Online
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback

Session Format:
Online

Session pre-requisites: Participants are highly encouraged to have attended An Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements or watched the recording. The recording can be found at CTLT’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ctltresources.  Building on the introductory session, this workshop gives you hands-on time to develop and refine your teaching philosophy statement. You’ll work with writing prompts to expand (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback"

  • Online
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Collaborative Learning in Action: Practical Strategies for Inclusive and Engaged Classrooms

Session Format:
Online

Collaborative learning can deepen student engagement, foster peer-to-peer support, and create more inclusive classroom environments, but it also comes with challenges, especially in diverse classrooms with varying student goals and participation levels. In this mid-term session, we will begin with a brief introduction to the principles and benefits of collaborative learning, then shift into a (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Collaborative Learning in Action: Practical Strategies for Inclusive and Engaged Classrooms"

  • Online
    Date
    February 12, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

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

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2026 – Online

Session Format:
Online

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


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2026 - Online"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 17, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 18, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 19, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 20, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

2026 H5P Symposium

Session Format:
Online

SAVE the DATE: February 18-19, 2026 In 2026, the UBC H5P Symposium will be exploring the theme: Designing the Future of Interactive Learning: H5P, OER, and GenAI.. Visit the UBC H5P Symposium website for more information. Call for Proposals for Lightning Talks and H5P Demonstrations Are you using H5P in a pedagogically impactful or creative (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "2026 H5P Symposium"

  • Online
    Date
    February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Supporting and Scaffolding Students using Generative AI

Session Format:
Online

As generative AI tools become increasingly integrated into academic work, educators face both new challenges and opportunities. This interactive session will explore strategies for guiding students in the responsible and effective use of AI tools across disciplines. We will discuss how to scaffold student learning with AI, from ideation and research to writing and problem-solving, (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting and Scaffolding Students using Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    February 18, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier

Session Format:
Online

How can you demonstrate your teaching effectiveness in a dossier? In this session, we’ll explore the purpose of the ‘evidence of teaching effectiveness’ section, look at examples from different disciplines, and discuss strategies for presenting student feedback, peer reviews, and other forms of evidence. You’ll leave with practical ideas for framing a persuasive account of (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier"

  • Online
    Date
    March 9, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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"

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

Facilitators

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

Session Format:
Online

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 walk through how SEIs are administered, what (more…)


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

  • Online
    Date
    March 19, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

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

Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback

Session Format:
Online

If you’re preparing a teaching dossier, a strong “evidence of teaching effectiveness” section can highlight your impact and strengthen your case. This hands-on session gives you dedicated time to begin shaping that section. You’ll revisit examples, organize your own materials, and test out different ways of presenting your teaching effectiveness. Through peer discussion and feedback, (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback"

  • Online
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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