Lunch’n’Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – June 6, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 6, 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

Canvas Studio – June 4 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 4, 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

Developing Your Skills as a Peer Reviewer of Teaching: Introductory Workshop – June 4 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 4, 2018
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Event Description

The formative peer review of teaching is a process designed to provide feedback to instructors about their teaching.  It is an opportunity for all involved to engage in collegial conversations about teaching and student learning. Please join us for this experiential workshop suitable for reviewers and reviewees in the peer review of teaching.  The peer review (more…)

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – June 16, 23, 24 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 16, 2018
    8:15 am - 5:00 pm
  • June 23, 2018
    8:15 am - 5:00 pm
  • June 24, 2018
    8:15 am - 5:00 pm

Event Description

Registration for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on Monday April 9th at 9am PST and closes on Friday April 13th at 4:30pm. Click “Register Now” to register for the WAITLIST only. If you are chosen to participate, you will be contacted directly by our office within 10 business days. *** Please note that the dates of (more…)

DIY Media Support Session – June 27 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 27, 2018
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Description

Are you working on an educational media project?  Are you planning to produce media content for your course but don’t know how to start? UBC Studios is offering a support session where professional media specialists can provide answers to your media production questions.  If you are wondering where to start on a media production, what (more…)

Creating a Course in edX – June 25 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 25, 2018
    1:30 pm - 2:30 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…)

Creating a Course in edX – June 11 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 11, 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…)

Course Design Intensive – June 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 18, 2018 - June 22, 2018
    8:45 am - 5:00 pm

Event Description

The Course Design Intensive (CDI) is an intensive program in which participants work, individually and collaboratively, to design or re-design a course they are (or will be) teaching. Throughout the workshop, participants will acquire a broadened understanding of course design concepts, and will gain skills and tools they can apply to their own course. The (more…)

Teaching in a Blended Learning Environment (T-BLE) – Spring 2018


Event Date & Time

  • May 22, 2018
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • May 31, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • June 19, 2018
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event Description

T-BLE is now a 4-week immersive blended course aimed at instructors who are already teaching in the classroom and are considering moving to a blended environment. Participants will have an orientation to blended learning, an opportunity to redesign a module from a current course, and a chance to collaborate with others and gain authentic experience with the blended learning environment.

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – June 2018


Event Date & Time

  • June 12, 2018 - June 14, 2018
    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Event Description

Please note that the dates of this event are June 12, 13, 14 2018.  To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Workshop Overview: This 3-day workshop, which focuses on teaching groups of students, is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. In a supportive atmosphere, you (more…)