Promoting Equity and Inclusion with Responsible Use of Student Demographic Data


Event Date & Time

  • May 9, 2022
    3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Description

This event is part of the 2022 Celebrate Learning Week. In this panel discussion, presenters will discuss their experiences with using student demographic data to promote inclusion and accessibility. Cases will include using personalized demographic data to construct groups in an evidence-based manner (Dr. Joss Ives) and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching approaches (Dr. Bridgette Clarkston). (more…)

Graduate Students and TAs – Bandwidth Recovery: Helping Students Reclaim Cognitive Resources Lost to Poverty, Racism, and other “Differentisms”


Event Date & Time

  • May 19, 2021
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Description

Cia Verschelden is the keynote speaker for Celebrate Learning Week 2021. If would like to participate in this workshop, it would be helpful if you also attend Cia Verschelden’s keynote presentation taking place from 10:00am – 12:00pm on May 18. Bandwidth concept – scarcity steals mental bandwidth  The cognitive resources for learning of many of (more…)

Advisors Workshop – Bandwidth Recovery: Helping Students Reclaim Cognitive Resources Lost to Poverty, Racism, and other “Differentisms”


Event Date & Time

  • May 19, 2021
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Description

Cia Verschelden is the keynote speaker for Celebrate Learning Week 2021. If you would like to participate in this workshop, please ensure you have also registered for Cia Verschelden’s keynote presentation taking place from 10:00am – 12:00pm on May 18. Can’t attend the CLW keynote session between 10-12pm?  Register to receive a temporary link to (more…)

Exploring and Expanding the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work of TAs at UBC – May 25, 2020


Event Date & Time

  • May 25, 2020
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Description

Please note, this session is part of the CTLT TA Institute for UBC graduate students and teaching assistants. For a complete list of sessions visit institute.ctlt.ubc.ca. Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. Exploring and expanding the equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) in the work (more…)

Strategies to Prevent and Manage Issues Related to Technology


Event Date & Time

  • May 27, 2020
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Description

Please note, this session is part of the CTLT TA Institute for UBC graduate students and teaching assistants. For a complete list of sessions visit institute.ctlt.ubc.ca. Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. In this session, we will explore common issues TAs face in remote (more…)

TAing Large Synchronous Classrooms Online


Event Date & Time

  • May 28, 2020
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Please note, this session is part of the CTLT TA Institute for UBC graduate students and teaching assistants. For a complete list of sessions visit institute.ctlt.ubc.ca. Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. TAs have been facing unique challenges TAing large, synchronous, online classes. This (more…)

Transitioning Online Amid Crisis: How Canvas Can Help


Event Date & Time

  • May 26, 2020
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Please note, this session is part of the CTLT TA Institute for UBC graduate students and teaching assistants. For a complete list of sessions visit institute.ctlt.ubc.ca. Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. In this session we will explore the tools available in Canvas and how to use (more…)

TA Workflow and Time Management in an Online Environment


Event Date & Time

  • May 27, 2020
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Please note, this session is part of the CTLT TA Institute for UBC graduate students and teaching assistants. For a complete list of sessions visit institute.ctlt.ubc.ca. Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. TAs have expressed feeling overwhelmed trying to hold office hours, manage full (more…)

Resetting Expectations for Online Learning


Event Date & Time

  • May 25, 2020
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Please note, this session is part of the CTLT TA Institute for UBC graduate students and teaching assistants. For a complete list of sessions visit institute.ctlt.ubc.ca. Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. This session will address some of the changes to the role of (more…)

Virtual Facilitation 101: Fostering Connection and Building Space Online – May 28, 2020


Event Date & Time

  • May 28, 2020
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Description

Please click “Register Now” to register for this event. This event will be online on Blackboard Collaborate. Are you interested in exploring facilitation tools, tips, and techniques to use in virtual events, workshops, and programming? This workshop will support you in creating an equitable and engaging space to build relationships and connect with your community (more…)