Upcoming Events

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) provides free in-person and online workshops and events for UBC graduate students, instructors, faculty and staff. Never miss an upcoming event, sign up for the monthly CTLT events newsletter.

Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Generative AI

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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 for "Rethinking Assessment in the Age of Generative AI"

Online
Date
October 7, 2025
Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT

Foundations of Pedagogy – October-December 2025

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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 for "Foundations of Pedagogy – October-December 2025"

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October 8, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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October 15, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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October 22, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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October 29, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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November 5, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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November 19, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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November 26, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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December 3, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Facilitators

Oral Robinson
Lecturer & Honors Chair, Sociology
Natalie Westwood
CIRTL Program Developer & Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Science

Celebrate SoTL 2025

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) builds a bridge between teaching and research in the disciplines. SoTL is “the systematic study of teaching and/or learning and the public sharing and review of such work” (McKinney, 2006, p. 39) We are excited to announce the 8th annual UBC Celebrate SoTL Event, in-person, on Thursday, October (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Celebrate SoTL 2025"

In-person
Date
October 9, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In-person
Date
October 9, 2025
Time
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
In-person
Date
October 9, 2025
Time
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
In-person
Date
October 9, 2025
Time
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT
Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

TLEF-OER Fund Proposal Consultation Sessions

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Starting in October, 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 project proposals. Applicants can register for any of these online sessions to discuss their project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as pedagogical (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "TLEF-OER Fund Proposal Consultation Sessions"

Online
Date
October 9, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
October 22, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
November 6, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online
Date
November 10, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Ilia Starr
Project Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF), CTLT
Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT

Designing Effective Assessments

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Course Design

Assessment is more than grading. It is about fostering learning through intentional design that gives students the opportunity to practice, receive feedback and improve learning throughout a course. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, you will explore fundamental principles and practical strategies for all stages of assessment design from planning to implementation. Grounded in the backward (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Designing Effective Assessments"

In-person
Date
October 15, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Hailan Chen
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

Fostering Trauma Aware Classrooms

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Inclusive Teaching

Do you want to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment? This 3-part workshop series equips educators with tools to understand the impact of trauma on learning and develop strategies for a compassionate classroom. These workshops were designed to build on one another and we encourage participation in all sessions. That being said, we recognize the reality (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Fostering Trauma Aware Classrooms"

In-person
Date
October 15, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In-person
Date
October 29, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In-person
Date
November 5, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT
Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT

Playful Pedagogies – Using Games and Creative Assignments to Engage Students

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Contract Faculty Community of Practice

Let’s reimagine learning through creativity and play! This workshop invites contract faculty to explore how games and imaginative assignments can foster deeper engagement and critical thinking. Drawing from examples in literature and cultural studies, we will also look at how science-based disciplines can benefit from playful approaches—such as simulations, role-playing, and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll leave (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Playful Pedagogies – Using Games and Creative Assignments to Engage Students"

Online
Date
October 15, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

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

Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback

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Teaching Dossier

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 for "Developing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement: Drafting and Feedback"

In-person
Date
October 16, 2025
Time
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

Isabeau Iqbal
Senior Educational Consultant: Educational Leadership, CTLT

Course Design Studio: Accessible Slide Design and Presentation Practices

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Presentations are a core part of teaching, but without accessibility in mind, they can create barriers for students. In this 1-hour, hands-on session, you’ll learn practical strategies to improve both the accessibility of your slides and your delivery. These techniques not only support students with disabilities but also enhance engagement and understanding for everyone. Specifically, (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Course Design Studio: Accessible Slide Design and Presentation Practices"

In-person
Date
October 16, 2025
Time
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

Belkin Art Gallery Decolonization Tour

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Indigenous Learning Pathways

The Decolonization Tour highlights site-specific artworks and raises questions around issues of place, space and identity. Considering how these works address urgent social and political concerns, we will discuss ideas of settler colonialism, decolonization, reconciliation, protocol and the history of UBC’s Vancouver campus, which is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Belkin Art Gallery Decolonization Tour"

In-person
Date
October 21, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

OER Fund General Information Session

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Open Education

The UBC OER Fund was established to support affordable and inclusive 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 (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "OER Fund General Information Session"

Online
Date
October 21, 2025
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Christina Hendricks
Academic Director, CTLT

Reflecting on your Teaching Practice

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Inclusive Teaching

Please note, the Thursday September 18th session has been cancelled. Inclusive teaching creates “a learning environment where all students feel that their differences are valued and respected, have equitable access to learning and other educational opportunities, and are supported to learn to their full potential” (CTLT, n.d.). How does one foster an inclusive learning environment? (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Reflecting on your Teaching Practice"

IKBLC: Chilcotin Room 256
Date
October 21, 2025
Time
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Facilitators

Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT
Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT
Hailan Chen
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Nausheen Shafiq
Curriculum Consultant, CTLT

Designing Interactive OER and Course Content with H5P

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Open Education

Interactivity and learner engagement is a critical factor known to significantly enhance learning outcomes. H5P, a free and open-source tool, empowers users to create a wide array of interactive elements designed to enrich engagement within OER and course content. Recently launched by UBC, the H5P Open Hub provides a dedicated platform for UBC Community members (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Designing Interactive OER and Course Content with H5P"

Online
Date
October 22, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

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

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

Online
Date
October 22, 2025
Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

Using the UBC Wiki to Enhance Student Learning Through Open Pedagogy

Series:

Open Education

Open pedagogy applies the principles of openness to teaching and learning, giving students greater control and agency in their own education as well as aligning their work with the academic mission of the University. It combines strategies and technologies that support collaboration, co-creation, and shared knowledge. The UBC Wiki is a powerful platform for enabling (more…)

Upcoming Dates for "Using the UBC Wiki to Enhance Student Learning Through Open Pedagogy"

Online
Date
October 23, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Rie Namba
Educational Resource Developer – Open Resources

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