Online

Engaging the Global Past through Relational Course Revision: Reflections on the Impact of Student-Faculty Partnerships

Online
Series:

This session shares insights from a Student-Faculty partnership that redesigned a year-long History course into two distinct term-length courses. Together, we transformed an institutional directive into a collaborative, relational learning experience rooted in care and connection. Participants will explore how the “Students as Partners” approach can foster creativity, shared ownership, and meaningful pedagogical change within and beyond the classroom.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    December 9, 2025
    10:00 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Writing Together, Learning Together

Online
Series:

How can collaborative writing transform the way students learn, think, and connect? This 30-minute presentation shares insights from a three-year project exploring “Reading Circles”—a student-led, role-based activity in a first-year research writing course. Using Etherpad, a collaborative online writing tool, students engaged in critical discussions and co-authored texts, fostering deeper understanding, teamwork, and classroom community. (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    December 10, 2025
    10:00 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Addressing Student Emotions: Overcoming Hurdles to Classroom Conversations About GenAI Use

Online
Series:

Drawing from the We’re Only Human TLEF project, this 30-minute online session examines how emotions shape students’ experiences with GenAI in writing-intensive courses. Participants will explore common barriers such as discomfort, ethical concerns, and fear of judgment, and consider how these emotions influence classroom dialogue and academic integrity. Through shared reflection, discuss compassionate, educative strategies for engaging students in conversations about GenAI use.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    December 10, 2025
    10:00 am - 10:30 am

Moderators

Generative AI Studios

Online
Series:

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

  • December 10, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Yearly Round-Up
    December 17, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

OER Fund Proposal Consulting Session

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    December 10, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    January 7, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    January 12, 2026
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

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

Co-Creating Authentic Learning Through Collaborative Relationships

Online
Series:

This roundtable shares a collaborative teaching approach from UBC’s Master of Occupational Therapy program, where students and faculty co-designed a class on anti-oppressive practice. Participants will explore the benefits and challenges of integrating student voices and gain strategies for fostering relational and inclusive learning in health professions education.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    December 10, 2025
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Panelists

  • Laura Bulk
    Assistant Professor of Teaching, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
  • Elly Park
    Assistant Professor of Teaching, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Belonging as Practice: Panel Discussion on the Impacts of Inclusivity in the Classroom and Beyond

Online
Series:

Join UBC faculty and STEPS Forward Inclusion Facilitators for a panel exploring inclusive teaching practices that foster belonging and accessibility in higher education. Panelists will share experiences co-creating learning opportunities for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities and reflect on inclusive assessment, disability justice frameworks, and connection as a pathway to learning. Discover how belonging can be practiced and sustained in diverse learning environments.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    December 11, 2025
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

Panelists

  • Elizabeth Novak
    Lecturer - Food, Nutrition & Health, Faculty of Land & Food Systems UBCV
  • Stefan Sunandan Honisch
    Sessional Lecturer from The Department of Theatre and Film UBCV
  • Isabel Machado
    Lecturer from The Institute For Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice UBCV
  • Selena Mah
    Senior Inclusion Facilitator at The University of British Columbia Point Grey through UBC’s Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education
  • Elly Callele
    Inclusion Facilitator at The University of British Columbia Point Grey through UBC’s Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education
  • Ben Ross
    Steps Forward, UBC

Compassionate Choice in Action: Flexible Assessment for Student Empowerment

Online
Series:

Flexible Assessment empowers students with choice in how their learning is evaluated while supporting inclusion and academic integrity. In this session, presenters will demonstrate how this Canvas-integrated tool can be used to design adaptable assessment options in large classes. Participants will explore setup strategies, boundaries, and student feedback, then engage in a live design activity to create a flexible assessment scheme for their own teaching context.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    December 11, 2025
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Eden Fussner-Dupas
    Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Gabriel Smith
    Educational Strategist, LFS Learning Centre, UBC
  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate. Faculty Liaison (Land and Food Systems), CTLT, UBC

WordPress & Wiki Clinic

Online
Series:

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

  • December 11, 2025
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • December 18, 2025
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Generative AI

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Generative AI Studios

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    January 7, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    February 11, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    February 25, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 11, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    March 25, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    April 8, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    April 22, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    May 6, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

WordPress & Wiki Clinic

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Establishing a Positive TA Experience Working with Faculty Members: Dos and Dont’s

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Facilitative Teaching

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Accessibility Drop-Ins

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

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

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    January 15, 2026
    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

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Online
Series:

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

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

Designing Learning Activities that Incorporate Generative AI

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    January 20, 2026
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval?

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    January 20, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Online
    July 7, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Open UBC Working Group

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    January 26, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    February 23, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    March 30, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    April 27, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    May 25, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    June 29, 2026
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Online
    July 27, 2026
    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

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

Online
Series:

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

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

GenAI Maker Session: Creating Teaching Materials with Generative AI

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions

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

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

Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements

Online
Series:

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

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

Data Visualization for Teaching and Learning Projects: Tips and Tricks

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Foundations of Pedagogy – February-April 2026

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback

Online
Series:

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

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

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

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    February 12, 2026
    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

Online
Series:

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


Upcoming Dates

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

2026 H5P Symposium

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Supporting and Scaffolding Students using Generative AI

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier

Online
Series:

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

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

Best Practices in Survey Design

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

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

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    March 19, 2026
    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

Online
Series:

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

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

An Introduction to SoTL

Online
Series:

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

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

Facilitators

Using GenAI to Articulate Your Teaching Approach

Online
Series:

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

  • Online
    April 21, 2026
    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