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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Discover how Generative AI can transform your approach to teaching material development. This interactive session explores how foundation models like ChatGPT and Claude, along with tools such as Google LM and AITutor Pro, can support faculty in developing teaching materials across different modalities including text, visuals, and audio-video. Participants will examine how generative AI can (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "GenAI Maker Session: Creating Teaching Materials with Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    January 27, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Facilitators

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"

  • Online
    Date
    January 28, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    February 25, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Online
    Date
    April 29, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

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"

  • Online
    Date
    February 2, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 11:00 am

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"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 3, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 10, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 24, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

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"

  • Online
    Date
    February 3, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

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 - "Foundations of Pedagogy - February-April 2026"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 4, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 25, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 4, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 11, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 18, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    March 25, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    April 1, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

This is an introductory interactive online workshop on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to discover the essentials of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will guide you through the roots, principles, and practical applications of UDL, offering insights into how to accommodate diverse learning needs in educational settings. Engage with educators and experts in an (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning"

  • Online
    Date
    February 5, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

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.)"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 8, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 14, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 15, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This informal conversation provides space to connect with your peers and to discuss your insights, bring questions and share your evolving understandings around inclusive teaching. Your CTLT facilitators will support your exploration of your insights, and share other resources to support you in your teaching journey. Prep-work for participants new to inclusive teaching If you (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching Exchange"

  • Online
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

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"

  • Online
    Date
    February 11, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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"

  • In-person
    Date
    February 12, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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"

  • Online
    Date
    February 12, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

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

For a workshop overview, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit this page. (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2026 - Online"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 17, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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    Date
    February 18, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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    February 19, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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    February 20, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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"

  • Online
    Date
    February 18, 2026 - February 19, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

As generative AI tools become increasingly integrated into academic work, educators face both new challenges and opportunities. This interactive session will explore strategies for guiding students in the responsible and effective use of AI tools across disciplines. We will discuss how to scaffold student learning with AI, from ideation and research to writing and problem-solving, (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Supporting and Scaffolding Students using Generative AI"

  • Online
    Date
    February 18, 2026
    Time
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators