Upcoming Events

Ever wonder what it takes to turn a promising idea into meaningful teaching innovation? This panel explores the journey from initial concept to impact on student learning.
Drawing on experiences at UBC, panelists will share practical insights and examples to support faculty and instructors looking to move their ideas forward.

Students in healthcare, social services, and legal fields will often work with clients who speak little or no English. Yet many trainees receive little preparation on how to communicate effectively across language barriers. This session introduces practical strategies for working with professional interpreters in real-world settings.

Learn about the exciting projects funded by the TLEF and ALT-2040 grants, and the impact of those projects on innovative teaching and student learning.

This three-hour online workshop invites educators to explore how meaningful change in teaching can emerge through collaborative growth. Designed for those new to Team-Based Learning (TBL) or curious about active learning and flipped classrooms, the session provides a hands-on introduction to the core structure, sequence, and benefits of TBL.

African international students contribute significantly to Canadian universities but often face complex transitional challenges that affect their academic success and wellbeing. Drawing on a systematic literature review and professional practice, this session explores key factors shaping these transitions and highlights equity-oriented, culturally responsive strategies that help students.

Digital platforms are ubiquitous with students today, expecting and relying on tools such as hybrid learning models, messaging apps, and games. Social media uses distractions specifically to promote engagement in content, which offers a potential wealth of untapped pedagogy if used appropriately in the classroom. This interactive presentation will describe a pilot lecture using techniques inspired by split-screen content, the impact, and student feedback of this intervention to improve student engagement.