Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL)


Event Date & Time

  • July 23, 2018 - July 27, 2018
    8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Event Description

The CIRTL Summer Institute is a five-day teaching intensive that combines an emphasis on learning evidence and theory-based approaches to teaching and learning with the opportunity to apply those theories in practice. During the Institute, participants will engage with a lesson planning approach grounded in experiential learning theory and will explore experiential learning, as well (more…)

Lunch’n’Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – July 18, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 18, 2018
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Description

In this session we will explore such topics as general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type

Lunch’n’Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – July 11, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 11, 2018
    12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Event Description

In this session we will explore such topics as general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type

Lunch’n’Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – July 4, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 4, 2018
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

In this session we will explore such topics as general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type

Building our Institute Facilitator Community through Storytelling


Event Date & Time

  • July 19, 2018
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Description

This event is designed for our Institute Facilitators; however, those interested in sharing their facilitation experiences and in developing their facilitation practices are welcome! Storytelling creates connections and reveals common values that we hold as facilitators of learning. Join your fellow Institute Facilitators (past and present) to share your stories of meaningful or transformative moments (more…)

Creating a Course in edX – July 9 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 9, 2018
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Description

For a list of upcoming edX sessions, click here. UBC is adding edX to the “evolving ecosystem of learning technology platforms, tools and applications on campus”. edX can be used to provide a blended learning experience for campus-based courses, as well as UBC online and distance courses. In each of these sessions we will be (more…)

WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – July 26, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 26, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

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 those (more…)

WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – July 19, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 19, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

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 those (more…)

WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – July 12, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 12, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

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 those (more…)

Canvas Studio – July 30, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • July 30, 2018
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Description

Canvas Studio is a drop in space for anyone with questions related to UBC’s new learning management system Canvas. Here’s your chance to sit down with a Canvas expert and review your course design, explore migrating a Connect course to Canvas, and troubleshoot any challenges… ⚒ Hands-on Session Type