Events
Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- 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 - "Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Time
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Facilitators
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Isabeau Iqbal
Senior Educational Consultant: Educational Leadership, CTLT -
Megan Robertson
Designing Learning Activities that Incorporate Generative AI
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Designing Learning Activities that Incorporate Generative AI"
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- Online
- Date
- December 2, 2025
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Facilitators
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Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT -
Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
Course Design Studio: Creating AI-Resilient Assessments
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- In-Person
- Series:
The arrival of generative AI is not a minor disruption; it’s a constantly evolving challenge to how we assess student learning. This session is designed for instructors who are concerned about academic integrity. In the studio we will introduce the “Mitigate, Support, Elevate” framework for designing assessments resilient to AI misuse. Together we will explore (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Course Design Studio: Creating AI-Resilient Assessments"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 3, 2025
- Time
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Facilitators
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Hailan Chen
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2025
- Session Format:
- 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 - "CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour - 2025"
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- Online
- Date
- December 4, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- December 4, 2025
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 11, 2025
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 18, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – December 6, 13 & 14, 2025
- Session Format:
- In-Person
This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on October 24 at 9:00 am and closes on December 3 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 - December 6, 13 & 14, 2025"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- December 6, 2025
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- December 13, 2025
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- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- December 14, 2025
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Care by Design: Building Relational Pedagogy into Teaching Practice
- Session Format:
- In-Person
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This workshop invites faculty, instructors, and staff to explore how care can be intentionally designed into teaching and learning practices. Drawing on Nel Noddings’ ethics of care and relational pedagogy, reflect on how to create learning environments that support both students and instructors. Through dialogue and hands-on activities, participants will identify barriers, prototype equitable design interventions, and leave with practical tools to embed care as a foundation, not a response, in their pedagogy.
Upcoming Dates - "Care by Design: Building Relational Pedagogy into Teaching Practice"
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- In-Person
- Date
- December 8, 2025
- Time
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Facilitators
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Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Roselynn Verwood
Curriculum Consultant, Students as Partners Strategist
Being Kind to Ourselves: The EL-Well Initiative
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- Series:
The EL-Well initiative explores how to better support the wellbeing of Educational Leadership (EL) faculty, particularly those from equity-denied groups who often carry disproportionate emotional labour. This session will share insights from the initiative and invite participants to help shape future activities. Through conversation and small-group discussion, identify barriers and supports for wellbeing, and explore topics such as compassion fatigue, resilience, rest, and equity in teaching.
Upcoming Dates - "Being Kind to Ourselves: The EL-Well Initiative"
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- In-Person
- Date
- December 8, 2025
- Time
- 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Facilitators
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Laura Bulk
Assistant Professor of Teaching, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Transformative Pedagogies as a Praxis of Critical Hope
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- Series:
University educators are uniquely positioned to cultivate what Paulo Freire called “education in hope”, a critically aware, action-oriented understanding of our shared challenges. Yet, in times of uncertainty and crisis, sustaining hope can feel difficult. In this keynote, Dr. Kari Grain examines the concept of critical hope and how transformative pedagogies can inspire both educators and learners. Through creative teaching practices, explore how hope itself can be a form of resistance and renewal in higher education.
Upcoming Dates - "Transformative Pedagogies as a Praxis of Critical Hope"
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- In-Person
- Date
- December 8, 2025
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Facilitators
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Kari Grain
ALGC Program Coordinator/ALGC Lecturer
Building Capacity for the IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community: Confluence and Constellations–Reflecting on an Intersectional Approach to Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning
- Session Format:
- In-Person
This session invites IBPOC faculty, staff, and graduate students to connect, reflect, and build capacity for intersectional anti-racist teaching and learning. Grounded in Leanne Simpson’s Constellations of Co-Resistance, explore community, compassion, and decolonial love as foundations for sustainable practice. Participants will engage in dialogue on positionality, privilege, and blended pedagogies, fostering trust, courage, and wellness within IBPOC teaching and learning communities.
Upcoming Dates - "Building Capacity for the IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community: Confluence and Constellations--Reflecting on an Intersectional Approach to Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning"
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- In-Person
- Date
- December 8, 2025
- Time
- 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Facilitators
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Daniel Gallardo
Graduate Student Facilitator, Classroom Climate Equity and Inclusion, CTLT -
Lauren Casey
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist and Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT -
Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT
Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: December 2025
- Session Format:
- In-Person
For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: December 2025"
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- Date/Time
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- December 9, 2025
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- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 10, 2025
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- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 11, 2025
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- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 12, 2025
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Engaging the Global Past through Relational Course Revision: Reflections on the Impact of Student-Faculty Partnerships
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Engaging the Global Past through Relational Course Revision: Reflections on the Impact of Student-Faculty Partnerships"
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- Online
- Date
- December 9, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Facilitators
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Madi Garbuz
UBC undergraduate student -
Sara Ann Knutson
Assistant Professor of Teaching & Chair of Medieval Studies, Department of History, UBC -
Abbie Collett
UBC undergraduate student -
Joel Hung
UBC undergraduate student
The First Five Minutes: Starter Activities that Sustain Care, Trust, and Connection in Learning Spaces
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- In-Person
- Series:
Explore how the first few minutes of class can set the tone for care, trust, and connection in learning spaces. Through guided examples and discussion, participants will learn starter activities that foster community and engagement. You’ll leave with practical tools and strategies to create welcoming environments, connect personal experience with pedagogy, and apply effective opening activities that ease learners into deeper reflection and complex ideas.
Upcoming Dates - "The First Five Minutes: Starter Activities that Sustain Care, Trust, and Connection in Learning Spaces"
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- In-Person
- Date
- December 9, 2025
- Time
- 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Nesrine El Banna
No Biography Provided
Kindness-Informed Pedagogies to Support Justice-Based 21st Century Learning
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- In-Person
- Series:
Kindness-informed pedagogies offer transformative ways to cultivate compassion, critical awareness, and connection in teaching and learning. This session introduces frameworks such as pedagogy of kindness, care, trauma-informed, resilience, embodied, and eco-pedagogies. Through guided reflection and practice, participants will consider how these approaches can foster relationality, deepen learning, and advance justice-based, compassionate education in contemporary classrooms.
Upcoming Dates - "Kindness-Informed Pedagogies to Support Justice-Based 21st Century Learning"
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- In-Person
- Date
- December 9, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Ksamta Hunter
Manager, Transformative Learning & Student Engagement, Sustainability Hub -
Rosetta Paik
Climate Justice Community Engagement Project Assistant, Sustainability Hub and Centre for Climate Justice -
Anoop Daya
Sustainable Transportation Lead, Sustainability Hub
POSTPONED: From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time
- Session Format:
- In-Person
This session explores the contemporary expressions of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer (2SIQ) identities, focusing on resilience, connection, and joy. While histories of erasure have shaped 2SIQ experiences, stories and kinship practices have endured and flourished. Together, we’ll reflect on how these narratives continue to grow in both community and virtual spaces, highlighting the strength, creativity, and surthrivance of queer Indigenous peoples today.
Upcoming Dates - "POSTPONED: From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Janelle Kasperski
Educational Consultant, Strategic Projects, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT -
Kyle Shaughnessy
Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT, Staff Training, UBC HR -
Karleen Delaurier-Lyle
Information Services Librarian, X̱wi7x̱wa Library
Writing Together, Learning Together
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Writing Together, Learning Together"
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- Online
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Facilitators
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Laura Baumvol
Lecturer, UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Media -
Neve Eilam
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Addressing Student Emotions: Overcoming Hurdles to Classroom Conversations About GenAI Use
- Session Format:
- Online
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 - "Addressing Student Emotions: Overcoming Hurdles to Classroom Conversations About GenAI Use"
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- Online
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Moderators
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Jonathan Otto
School of Journalism, Writing and Media, UBC
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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT
OER Fund Proposal Consulting Session
- Session Format:
- 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 - "OER Fund Proposal Consulting Session"
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- Online
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- January 7, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- January 12, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Jeff Miller
Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT -
Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Co-Creating Authentic Learning Through Collaborative Relationships
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Co-Creating Authentic Learning Through Collaborative Relationships"
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- Online
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Panelists
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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
- Session Format:
- Online
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 - "Belonging as Practice: Panel Discussion on the Impacts of Inclusivity in the Classroom and Beyond"
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- Online
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Panelists
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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
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Compassionate Choice in Action: Flexible Assessment for Student Empowerment"
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- Online
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Time
- 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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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
Accessibility Drop-Ins
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Accessibility Drop-Ins"
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- Online
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- January 13, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- January 27, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 10, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 24, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- April 21, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
AC Deger
OER Support Pilot Strategist; UBC Centre for Accessibility
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"
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- Online
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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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
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 17, 24, 25, 2026
- Session Format:
- In-Person
This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on December 5th at 9:00 am and closes on January 15th 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 - January 17, 24, 25, 2026"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 24, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 25, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026
- Session Format:
- 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 - "CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour - 2026"
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- Online
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 26, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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- Online
- Date
- April 23, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 27, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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?"
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- Online
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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- Online
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time
- Session Format:
- In-Person
This session explores the contemporary expressions of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer (2SIQ) identities, focusing on resilience, connection, and joy. While histories of erasure have shaped 2SIQ experiences, stories and kinship practices have endured and flourished. Together, we’ll reflect on how these narratives continue to grow in both community and virtual spaces, highlighting the strength, creativity, and surthrivance of queer Indigenous peoples today.
Upcoming Dates - "From Reverence to Erasure to Queer Indigenous Joy: Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Realities Over Time"
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- In-person
- Date
- January 22, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Karleen Delaurier-Lyle
Information Services Librarian, X̱wi7x̱wa Library -
Kyle Shaughnessy
Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT, Staff Training, UBC HR -
Janelle Kasperski
Educational Consultant, Strategic Projects, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT
Open UBC Working Group
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Open UBC Working Group"
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- Online
- Date
- January 26, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 23, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- March 30, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- April 27, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- May 25, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- July 27, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facilitators
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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.)
- 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.)"
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- Online
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- January 31, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 1, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions
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"
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- Online
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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- Online
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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- Online
- Date
- March 25, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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- Online
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Introduction to Teaching Philosophy Statements"
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- Online
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- Series:
What does it mean to design evaluation in ways that center community accountability, build trust, and challenge colonial assumptions? The Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series is a three-part interactive workshop series hosted by CTLT Indigenous Initiatives. This series invites UBC faculty, staff, and students to reimagine how we assess success and impact; moving towards more relational, (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- February 24, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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Samantha Nock
Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives -
Paulina Semenec
Evaluation Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives
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"
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- Online
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – Feb 8, 14, 15, 2026 (Sun., 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 28th at 9:00 am and closes on February 5th 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 - Feb 8, 14, 15, 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)"
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- Online
- Date
- February 8, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 14, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- February 15, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback"
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- Online
- Date
- February 11, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- 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 - "Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback"
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- In-person
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 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"
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- Online
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 17, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 18, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 20, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
2026 H5P Symposium
- Session Format:
- 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 - "2026 H5P Symposium"
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- Online
- Date
- February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Facilitators
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Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Measuring and Fostering Psychological Safety in Classrooms Through the Lens of Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning
Session Description: This Indigenous Initiatives classroom climate series offering is in collaboration with the Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning (A-RTL) team at CTLT! 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 (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Measuring and Fostering Psychological Safety in Classrooms Through the Lens of Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning"
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- In-Person
- Date
- February 26, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT
Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier"
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- 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"
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- Online
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
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"
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- Online
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Sarika Bose
Lecturer, English Language and Literature, Arts
Fostering Neurodiversity Affirming Teaching Approaches
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In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to neurodiversity as an umbrella concept, and the impact of neurodivergence on student learning. Together, we will consider how to foster a neurodiversity affirming classroom environment. We will explore teaching practices as well as strategies to mitigate access friction. By the end of this session, participants will: (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Fostering Neurodiversity Affirming Teaching Approaches"
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- In-Person
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT
Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- 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 - "Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback"
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- In-Person
- Date
- March 23, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback
- Session Format:
- 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 - "Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback"
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- 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"
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- Online
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT
Inclusive Teaching Studio – Assessment
- Session Format:
- In-Person
- Series:
Inclusive Teaching: Inclusive Assessment Strategies Teaching inclusively involves supporting the success of a diverse mix of learners, with different social identities, life experiences and ways of knowing. Students will have different abilities to demonstrate their learning. This requires educators to revise assessment practices that allow for this range of diversity; not one size fits all. In (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching Studio - Assessment"
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- In-Person
- Date
- April 22, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Hailan Chen
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: May 2026
- Session Format:
- In-Person
For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: May 2026"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 13, 2026
- Time
- 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 15, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
