Online

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
    July 27, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 28, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    October 26, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 30, 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

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
    July 28, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 11, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 25, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 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
    July 29, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    August 26, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    September 30, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    October 28, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    November 25, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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
    July 29, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 12, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 26, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 9, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 23, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    October 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    October 21, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    November 4, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 3:00 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"

  • Online
    Date
    July 30, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 6, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 13, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    August 27, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 3, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 10, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    September 17, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Best Practices in Survey Design – August 12, 2026

Session Format:
Online

While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that provide actionable and meaningful data can be challenging. In this workshop, we will discuss how to decide if a survey is the best method as your evaluation tool, and provide tips on good survey design and question writing. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Best Practices in Survey Design – August 12, 2026"

  • Online
    Date
    August 12, 2026
    Time
    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Moderators

Panelists

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
    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

The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)

Session Format:
Online

Teaching Assistants (TA) play a significant role in students’ learning. In this session, we will explore what instructors and students expect from their TAs, key elements of the TA contract, and how we can enhance the teaching and learning experiences of our TAs.


Upcoming Dates - "The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)"

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

Facilitators

  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems

The TA-Faculty Relationship (For TAs)

Session Format:
Online

Explore the various needs and expectations (including the TA contract) that structure the TA-Instructor relationship, develop effective communication strategies, including feedback and building professional interpersonal skills, all with the aim of helping you to build a harmonious and rewarding professional relationship with the instructors you work with.


Upcoming Dates - "The TA-Faculty Relationship (For TAs)"

  • Online
    Date
    August 19, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 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"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 24, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    September 28, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    October 26, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    November 30, 2026
    Time
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – September 22, 26, 27, and October 3rd 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sun., 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 August 11th at 9:00 am and closes on September 19th at 12:00 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 - September 22, 26, 27, and October 3rd 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sun., Sun.)"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    September 22, 2026
    Time
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    September 26, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    September 27, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    October 3, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Great Group Work: Setting Students Up for Success

Session Format:
Online

Group assignments can be powerful tools for collaborative learning—but they often come with challenges, from uneven participation to unclear expectations. This interactive, one-hour workshop is designed to help instructors explore how to design, manage, and assess group assignments more effectively. By the end of this session, you will be able to: Reflect on current research (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Great Group Work: Setting Students Up for Success"

  • Online
    Date
    October 2, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Fostering and Measuring Psychological Safety in the Classroom

Session Format:
Online

This session is designed to assist in competency and capacity building around cultures of belongingness, affect in the classroom, and engaging diverse communities through principles of inclusivity and psychological safety in the classroom. This session will be grounded in the foundational principles of anti-racism, to facilitate learning and discussion about the framework of psychological safety. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Fostering and Measuring Psychological Safety in the Classroom"

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

Facilitators

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

Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements

Session Format:
Online

In this session, we’ll explore core components of a teaching philosophy statement (TPS) and the rationale behind them. Reviewing excerpts from TPS of UBC peers and others will provide examples for you to reflect and discuss how you can write your own TPS statement in a way that feels authentic to you as an educator. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements"

  • Online
    Date
    October 14, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback

Session Format:
Online

Ready to make progress on your teaching philosophy statement (TPS)? This is the session to get words on the page and receive feedback on your TPS. All are welcome to attend this working session, which will include a very brief recap of the Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements session before offering you guided activities to (more…)


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

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

Facilitators

Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier

Session Format:
Online

Are you submitting your teaching dossier for tenure, promotion or reappointment this fall? If so, join us at this session where we’ll focus on crafting a compelling case for your teaching effectiveness. We’ll look at examples from different disciplines, and discuss strategies for presenting student feedback, peer reviews, and other forms of evidence. You will (more…)


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

  • Online
    Date
    November 4, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Supporting Personalized Learning in the Classroom

Session Format:
Online

One area where generative AI has generated significant interest is personalized learning. Using AI chatbots and other tools, learning activities, resources, and assignments can be adapted to better meet the needs of individual learners. In this online session, we will explore practical examples of AI-supported personalized learning in higher education. Through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting Personalized Learning in the Classroom"

  • Online
    Date
    November 10, 2026
    Time
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

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
    November 18, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators