Events

Evaluating TLEF and OER Projects

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Evaluation and Research
Open Education
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF)

Project evaluation is not only a required component of the reporting process for TLEF projects, but helps you (and the project team) understand what is and isn’t working with regard to your project goals and which areas may need more attention. Ongoing and iterative evaluation will help you to improve project design and implementation, make (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Evaluating TLEF and OER Projects"

Online
Date
June 2, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

Protected: Getting Started with the UBC-Hosted AI Platform

Session Format:: Online
Series:: AI Onboarding

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Accessibility Drop-Ins

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Accessibility
Open Education

Are you interested in making your course materials more accessible and barrier free for all learners? Join us for an informal drop-in where you can chat with accessibility consultants, educational designers, and colleagues about accessibility. The accessibility drop-ins are for anyone who is developing course content or open educational resources (OER) and who is curious (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Accessibility Drop-Ins"

Online
Date
June 2, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
June 16, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
July 14, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
July 28, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
AC Deger
OER Support Pilot Strategist; UBC Centre for Accessibility

Protected: Introduction to the Web Chatbot Plugin

Session Format:: Online
Series:: AI Onboarding

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Generative AI Studios

Session Format:: Online
Series:: GenAI Studios
Generative AI
Pro-D for New Faculty

These sixty minute, bi-monthly sessions – facilitated by Technologists Experts from LTIC – are designed for faculty and staff at UBC who are using, or thinking about using, Generative AI tools as part of their teaching, researching, or daily work. Each session is broken into 3 parts. First, a weekly insights presentation which will talk (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Generative AI Studios"

Online
Date
June 3, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
June 17, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
CANCELLED
Date
July 1, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
July 15, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
July 29, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
August 26, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
September 9, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT

Protected: I’ve Built Something / I Need API Access

Session Format:: Online
Series:: AI Onboarding

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WordPress & Wiki Clinic

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Learning Technology
WordPress & Wiki

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 (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "WordPress & Wiki Clinic"

Date/Time
Date
June 4, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Date
June 11, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Date
June 18, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Date
June 25, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Date
July 2, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Date
July 9, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 16, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 23, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – June 6, 7, 14, 2026 (Sat., Sun., Sun.)

Session Format:: Hybrid
Series:: Grad ISW
Pro-D for Graduate Students

This ISW is Hybrid. Days 1-2 will be in-person, while day 3 will be online. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on April 25th at 9:00 am and closes on June 3rd at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - June 6, 7, 14, 2026 (Sat., Sun., Sun.)"

Date/Time
Date
June 6, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Date
June 7, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Date/Time
Date
June 14, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Getting Your SoTL Work Published

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

In this interactive session, we will discuss different approaches to writing up your SoTL work. Participants will be invited to reflect on their motivations for writing about teaching and learning in higher education, as a pathway to identifying relevant publication outlets. We will also review and discuss two publications with the goal of determining valuable (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Getting Your SoTL Work Published"

Online
Date
June 8, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty – Application Form

Series:: TDP for New Faculty

2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty The Teaching Development Program for New Faculty (the “TDP”) supports instructors, at the UBC Vancouver campus, in their professional growth. The TDP is designed for new UBC instructors who teach credit courses. It is ideal for individuals who are excited to grow and connect with other educators at (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty - Application Form"

Date/Time
Date
June 9, 2026 - September 5, 2026
Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Facilitators

Emily Renoe
Senior Educational Consultant: Learning Technologies, CTLT
Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: June 2026

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

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

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: June 2026"

Date/Time
Date
June 9, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
June 10, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Date
June 11, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Date
June 12, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Protected: Afternoon at the Centre for Indigenous Land-Based Education, Research & Wellness at xʷc̓ic̓əsəm

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives
Indigenous Learning Pathways

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Protected: UDL Fellows Cohort Studio: Representation

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 UDL Fellows

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GenAI and Student Learning

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Generative AI

Generative AI is reshaping how students’ study, solve problems, write, and engage with course content. This session explores the opportunities and challenges that emerge as AI becomes integrated into everyday learning practices. We will examine how students are currently using generative AI, the potential impacts on critical thinking and skill development, and strategies for supporting (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "GenAI and Student Learning"

Online
Date
June 16, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT

GenAI in Teaching and Learning: A Two-Week Online Intensive Course

Series:: Generative AI

This course is designed primarily for UBC faculty, though educational support staff are also welcome to attend. Discover how generative AI is transforming higher education and learn how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into your teaching. In this two-week, fully online course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of AI, examine its impact on assessment and academic (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "GenAI in Teaching and Learning: A Two-Week Online Intensive Course"

Asynchronous Canvas Course (Self-Paced)
Date
June 18, 2026 - July 2, 2026
Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Zoom: Let's Connect!
Date
June 18, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Zoom: Synthesize and Share
Date
July 2, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Facilitators

Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT
Afsaneh Sharif
Senior Project Manager/Faculty Liaison, CTLT

Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Teaching Dossier

Are you submitting your teaching dossier for tenure, promotion or reappointment this fall? If so, join us at this session where we’ll focus on crafting a compelling case for your teaching effectiveness. We’ll look at examples from different disciplines, and discuss strategies for presenting student feedback, peer reviews, and other forms of evidence. You will (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier"

Date/Time
Date
June 23, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Facilitators

Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT
Isabeau Iqbal
Senior Educational Consultant: Educational Leadership, CTLT

CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Indigenous Initiatives

We welcome you to attend one of CTLT Indigenous Initiatives’ monthly Virtual Coffee Hours. They are an informal space to connect with consultants on the team and other colleagues across the university. We are always excited to hear about a project you are working on or a new resource you found, peer-to-peer sharing is highly (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour - 2026"

Online
Date
June 23, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online
Date
August 13, 2026
Time
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online
Date
September 10, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Date
September 23, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 22, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am

DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions

Session Format:: Online
Series:: DIY Media

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
June 24, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online
Date
July 29, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online
Date
August 26, 2026
Time
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Protected: UDL Fellows Cohort Studio: Action and Expression

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 UDL Fellows

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Open UBC Working Group

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Open Education

The Open UBC Working Group, which is composed of faculty, students, and staff, meets regularly to advise, communicate, and partner on open education and scholarship activities and projects happening at UBC. In addition to serving as a place of community for those interested in various areas of open scholarship, the working group develops projects and (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Open UBC Working Group"

Online
Date
June 29, 2026
Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Online
Date
July 27, 2026
Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Erin Fields
Open Education and Scholarly Communications Librarian, UBC Library
Rie Namba
Educational Resource Developer – Open Resources

Qualtrics Studio

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Learning Technology
Qualtrics

UBC supports the Qualtrics survey tool. Qualtrics is a powerful tool that offers UBC faculty, and staff new functionality in survey creation, data analysis, and reporting. Join us for the monthly Qualtrics studio virtual workshop and drop-in session. The session is geared towards UBC faculty and staff using Qualtrics as a teaching and research tool. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Qualtrics Studio"

Online
Date
June 29, 2026
Time
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Facilitators

Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT
Eric Lee
Support Analyst, CTLT

CANCELLED: Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2026

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

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

Upcoming Dates - "CANCELLED: Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2026"

Date/Time
Date
July 7, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 8, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 9, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 10, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval?

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Evaluation and Research
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Many instructors are interested in evaluating their classroom practices, but there is often confusion about whether obtaining ethical approval by the Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) is required. In this workshop, instructors will learn more about what type of classroom inquiry might require BREB review. This workshop will also detail the ethical considerations for conducting (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Classroom Evaluation and Research: Do I Need Ethics Approval?"

Online
Date
July 7, 2026
Time
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – July 11, 12, 19 2026 (Sat., Sun., Sun.)

Session Format:: Hybrid
Series:: Grad ISW
Pro-D for Graduate Students

This ISW is Hybrid. Days 1-2 will be in-person, while day 3 will be online. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on May 30th at 9:00 am and closes on July 8th at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - July 11, 12, 19 2026 (Sat., Sun., Sun.)"

Date/Time
Date
July 11, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Date
July 12, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 19, 2026
Time
9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Postdoc Instructional Skills Workshop – July 18, July 19, July 25, 2026

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: CIRTL
Pro-D for Postdoctoral Fellows

Application deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm PST Your application will be reviewed and if you are selected as a participant, you will be notified via email by June 26, 2026. The Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) at UBC, in collaboration with the Postdoctoral Fellows Office and the Centre (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Postdoc Instructional Skills Workshop – July 18, July 19, July 25, 2026"

Date/Time
Date
July 18, 2026
Time
8:15 am - 6:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 19, 2026
Time
8:15 am - 6:00 pm
Date/Time
Date
July 25, 2026
Time
8:15 am - 6:00 pm

Facilitators

Natalie Westwood
CIRTL Program Developer & Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Science

Protected: UDL Fellows Cohort: Cohort Meet Up – Check In

Session Format:: Online
Series:: 2026 UDL Fellows

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Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2026

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: Faculty ISW
Pro-D for New Faculty

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

Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2026"

Date/Time
Date
August 4, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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Date
August 5, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Date
August 6, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Date/Time
Date
August 7, 2026
Time
9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Best Practices in Survey Design – August 12, 2026

Session Format:: Online
Series:: Evaluation and Research
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

While surveys are one of the most commonly used data collection methods, designing effective surveys that provide actionable and meaningful data can be challenging. In this workshop, we will discuss how to decide if a survey is the best method as your evaluation tool, and provide tips on good survey design and question writing. (more…)

Upcoming Dates - "Best Practices in Survey Design – August 12, 2026"

Date/Time
Date
August 12, 2026
Time
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Moderators

Adriana Briseño-Garzón
Senior Manager: Research and Evaluation, CTLT
Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

Panelists

Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT

Protected: UDL Fellows Cohort – UDL and Accessibility in Action: Sharing Cohort Stories and Projects

Session Format:: In-person
Series:: 2026 UDL Fellows

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