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.

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This conference is an opportunity for graduate students to focus on the present and future role of graduate students in teaching: graduate students teaching now, as well as graduate students as future faculty.


Upcoming Dates - "2026 Graduate Students in Teaching Conference"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 5, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 4:30 pm

This installment of Building Capacity is focused on sharing and storytelling around “little transformations” regarding anti-racist strategizing, teaching and learning, and/or cultural change across departments, faculties and institutions.


Upcoming Dates - "Building Capacity for the IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community: Celebrating Little Transformations as a Bridge Towards Large-Scale Change"

  • In-person
    Date
    May 5, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Renata Hall
    Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT
  • Daniel Gallardo
    Graduate Student Facilitator, Classroom Climate Equity and Inclusion, CTLT
  • Lauren Casey
    Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist and Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT

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.


Upcoming Dates - "Journeys in Teaching Innovation: Faculty and Instructor Stories of Idea to Impact Panel"

  • Online
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

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.


Upcoming Dates - "Working with Interpreters: A Practical Skill for Future Professionals"

  • Online
    Date
    May 6, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Young Joe
    Certified Interpreter, Translator, Language Access Consultant, PhD Student, Women+ and Children's Health Sciences

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.


Upcoming Dates - "2026 TLEF and ALT-2040 Virtual Showcase Event"

  • Online
    Date
    May 7, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Jeff Miller
    Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
  • Kirsten Bennett
    Senior Manager, Strategic Projects, Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBCO

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.


Upcoming Dates - "Cultivating Learning Communities: Introduction to Team-Based Learning"

  • Online
    Date
    May 7, 2026
    Time
    1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Richard Plunkett
    Associate Professor of Teaching & President of the Team-Based Learning Collaborative, Biology, Science, UBCO
  • Neal Carter
    Professor of Political Science & President-elect of the Team-Based Learning Collaborative, History, Geography and Political Science, Arts, Brigham Young University Idaho

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.


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting African Scholars in Transition: Insights for an Inclusive UBC"

  • Online
    Date
    May 8, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

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.


Upcoming Dates - "Social-media Inspired Visual Distractions during Lecture"

  • Online
    Date
    May 8, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 12:50 pm

Facilitators

  • Maia Davey
    Graduate Student, Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Jason Min
    Associate Professor of Teaching, Pharmaceutical Sciences

This course is designed primarily for UBC faculty, though educational support staff are also welcome to attend. Discover how generative AI is transforming higher education and learn how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into your teaching. In this two-week, fully online course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of AI, examine its impact on assessment and academic (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "GenAI in Teaching and Learning: A Two-Week Online Intensive Course"

  • Asynchronous Canvas Course (Self-Paced)
    Date
    May 11, 2026 - May 26, 2026
    Time
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Zoom: Let's Connect!
    Date
    May 11, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Zoom: Synthesize and Share
    Date
    May 26, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Do you want to learn practical tips for making your course more accessible? By proactively removing barriers and offering flexible options, you create a learning environment where all learners can thrive. Small design changes intended to support students with disabilities often end up benefiting every student in your course. This session explores accessible course design (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Designing Your Course with Accessibility in Mind"

  • Online
    Date
    May 13, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Facilitators

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 April 3rd at 9:00 am and closes on May 13 at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - May 16, 23, 24 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 16, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 23, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 24, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Join us for an interactive online workshop where we will explore the challenges, contradictions, and opportunities at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Open Educational Resources (OER). In this session we will discuss the potential of AI in generating dynamic content, including interactive textbooks, and its potential in developing open educational resources and practices. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "GenAI and Open Educational Resources (OER) in Teaching and Learning"

  • Online
    Date
    May 19, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators