Open Education

Open practices enable faculty to open their classrooms, incorporate new resources and perspectives in their learning environments, and contribute to students’ learning beyond the classroom. The Open Education series explores the necessary ingredients for authentic learning activities as well as different approaches to effectively re-using, contextualizing and creating openly-licensed educational resources. The series will include hands-on workshops, seminars with practitioners, and events that bring together the community to explore and discuss open learning. For more info visit https://open.ubc.ca

Increasing Accessibility for Video

In-person
Series:

Explore strategies and solutions, including a variety of tools and supports, from free and do-it-yourself options to professional services. You’ll find practical tips, guidance and best practices for reaching students that experience barriers with video. Join us as we examine both the challenges and opportunities of applying universal design principles in video production.


Upcoming Dates

  • In-person
    August 20, 2026
    1:30 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
    August 25, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions

Online
Series:

Starting in September, the CTLT will host a series of online drop-in sessions for applicants planning on submitting Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) or Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund applications. Applicants can register for any of these online sessions to discuss their project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as pedagogical approach, (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    September 17, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    October 8, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    October 21, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    November 5, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    November 12, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Online
    November 16, 2026
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Will Engle
    Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
  • Jeff Miller
    Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
  • Jonathan Aiello
    Project Coordinator, Projects & Faculty Partnerships, CTLT

Transforming Materials into Accessible Formats with the SensusAccess Pilot

Online
Series:

Discover how SensusAccess can simplify the process of converting documents into accessible formats, helping to remove barriers and improve access to information for all learners. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore key features, share practical tips for creating more accessible content, and demonstrate how SensusAccess can help save time while supporting inclusive teaching and learning.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    September 23, 2026
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Writing your TLEF & OER Fund Evaluation Section: TLEF & OER Fund Application Preparation and Consultation

Series:

Project evaluation allows you to understand what is and isn’t working with your project and which areas may need more attention. Ongoing and iterative evaluation will help you to improve project design and implementation, make informed decisions, identify ways to sustain your project after closure, and ultimately reach your intended goals. The CTLT Research & (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    October 26, 2026
    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Facilitators

OER Fund General Information Session

Online
Series:

The UBC OER Fund was established to support affordable access to learning materials through the use of open educational resources (OER) in UBC credit courses. The OER Fund has two grant streams and provides grants of up to $25,000 for UBC Vancouver faculty who wish to incorporate open educational resources as required materials into their credit (more…)


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    October 27, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Efficient Grading and Feedback in Canvas

Online
Series:

Discover how Canvas SpeedGrader can streamline grading and feedback workflows while supporting a more accessible and efficient evaluation process. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore key features, share practical tips for providing meaningful feedback, and demonstrate how SpeedGrader can help save time while enhancing the student experience.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    October 28, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Bosung Kim
    Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
  • Leah Watson
    Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Centre for Workplace Accessibility

Understanding Built-In Accessibility Features of Windows and iOS Environments

Online
Series:

Discover how built-in accessibility features in Windows and iOS can support more flexible, sustainable, and efficient ways of working, teaching, learning, and communicating. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore a range of built-in tools that can help users access information in ways that align with their preferences, strengths, and changing needs. Through live demonstrations, participants will learn how features such as text-to-speech, Read Aloud, Immersive Reader, and browser-based reading tools can support focus, comprehension, productivity, and accessibility for everyone.


Upcoming Dates

  • Online
    November 23, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

OER Fund Proposal Consulting Sessions

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 3, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    December 10, 2026
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    January 7, 2027
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    January 11, 2027
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators