THRIVE: The Teaching and Wellbeing Community of Practice (CoP) Launch


Event Date & Time

  • October 31, 2018
    12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Description

The Teaching and Wellbeing Community of Practice (CoP) was developed in response to faculty members expressing a need to have a platform for sharing knowledge on how they can promote student, staff and faculty wellbeing. In partnership with Thrive week, and CTLT, join the CoP for their launch! At this interactive session, we will introduce the CoP, engage in discussions (more…)

Arts in Health Community of Practice – October 16, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 16, 2018
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

Please join us for the next Arts in Health Community of Practice. We will have a discussion about the function & sustainability of the group and will review the trailer for the award-winning documentary ‘DeeJ’ – a film produced by DJ Saverese, an individual living with autism. (more…)

Qualtrics Studio – October 25, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 25, 2018
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Qualtrics Studio This year UBC adopted a new survey tool Qualtrics. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC Faculty, and staff with new functionality in survey creation, data-analysis, and reporting. Join us for the the bi-weekly qualtrics studio to explore qualtrics together and to receive support and guidance using this tool.  The session is (more…)

Qualtrics Studio – October 11, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 11, 2018
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Description

Qualtrics Studio This year UBC adopted a new survey tool Qualtrics. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC Faculty, and staff with new functionality in survey creation, data-analysis, and reporting. Join us for the the bi-weekly qualtrics studio to explore qualtrics together and to receive support and guidance using this tool.  The session is (more…)

THRIVE: Balancing Needs of Students and Demands of Contract Instruction – October 30, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 30, 2018
    12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Description

Contract Faculty Community of Practice Clear communication, online tools and progressive active learning ideas have the potential to positively impact student learning, reduce workload for instructors, and ensure a successful course. Contract faculty members face a very real danger of burnout, due in part to the short-term and ever-changing nature of their employment contracts. Trying (more…)

UBC Learning Analytics Student API Hackathon

Series: Open Education


Event Date & Time

  • October 27, 2018
    9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • October 28, 2018
    9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Event Description

Did you know that Canvas includes an API for accessing and modifying your learning data in your own programs and scripts?  Have you ever wondered if you could build a Canvas app that improves your own learning? Please join us for a UBC Learning Analytics Hackathon on October 27-28 that will seek to explore ways (more…)

SoTL CoP: Measuring the Impact of your SoTL Work


Event Date & Time

  • October 15, 2018
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Description

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Community of Practice (SoTL CoP) Event! “Measuring the Impact of your SoTL Work”  You have a project mapped out and are ready to begin. Or, perhaps the project is already well underway and you have heaps of data.  Regardless of what stage you are at, you understand the ins and outs (more…)

WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – October 25, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 25, 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) – October 18, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 18, 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) – October 11, 2018


Event Date & Time

  • October 11, 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…)