Events

Open UBC Working Group

Session Format:
Online

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

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

Generative AI Studios

Session Format:
Online

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"

  • 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
  • Online
    Date
    September 23, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Online
    Date
    October 7, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

WordPress & Wiki Clinic

Session Format:
Online

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
    July 2, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    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
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 30, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 6, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 13, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 20, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

CANCELLED: Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2026

Session Format:
In-person

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

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

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

Session Format:
Hybrid

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

Accessibility Drop-Ins

Session Format:
Online

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

Facilitators

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – July 14, 18, 19, 26 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sun., Sun.)

Session Format:
Online

This ISW is online. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on June 2nd at 9:00 am and closes on July 11th  at 12:00 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - July 14, 18, 19, 26 2026 (Tues., Sat., Sun., Sun.)"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 14, 2026
    Time
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 18, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 19, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 26, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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

Session Format:
Online

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CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026

Session Format:
Online

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
    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
  • Online
    Date
    July 22, 2026
    Time
    10:00 am - 11:00 am

DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions

Session Format:
Online
Series:

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

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – August 2, 8, 9, 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)

Session Format:
In-person

This ISW is in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying here. Application for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on June 21st at 9:00 am and closes on July 30th at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 2 (January (more…)


Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - August 2, 8, 9, 2026 (Sun., Sat., Sun.)"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 2, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 8, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 9, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2026

Session Format:
In-person

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
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 5, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    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

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"

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

Moderators

Panelists

2026 New Faculty Teaching Orientation

Session Format:
In-person

We are delighted to have you join us for a half day of connection and inspiration. This year’s orientation is a special collaboration between the CTLT and UBC Human Resources, reflecting our joint commitment to supporting both your professional growth as an educator and your personal well-being as a member of our community.


Upcoming Dates - "2026 New Faculty Teaching Orientation"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 17, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Starting Strong: Preparing for the First Day of Class

Session Format:
In-person

Reimagine the first day of class through group discussion and a mapping activity. You’ll create a plan to align day 1 student experiences with your course goals, content, and learning activities. Come prepared to share your experiences and tips, and to focus on a specific course you’ll be teaching.


Upcoming Dates - "Starting Strong: Preparing for the First Day of Class"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 17, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Zoe Morris
    Associate Director, Teaching + Learning Professional Development, CTLT

Writing a (Mindful) Learner Centred and Inclusive Syllabus

Session Format:
In-person

Your syllabus is an important document that introduces you and the course to the students. In this session, we explore the characteristics and benefits of a mindful, learner-centered, inclusive syllabus.


Upcoming Dates - "Writing a (Mindful) Learner Centred and Inclusive Syllabus"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 18, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
  • Gail Hammond
    Associate Professor of Teaching, Food, Nutrition and Health, Land and Food Systems

Introduction to Lesson Planning

Session Format:
In-person

Explore the four lesson basics, learning outcomes, active learning, assessment and motivation, and how to use these to plan well-aligned student-centered classes. This session will provide a high-level overview and important pointers with the goal for you to apply these in your lesson planning.


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Lesson Planning"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 18, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Designing Your Course in Canvas

Session Format:
In-person

Whether you are building your first course or refreshing an existing one, this session will guide you through the essential steps to set up a well-structured, accessible, and engaging course. You will learn how to add and format content such as pages, assignments, discussions, and quizzes, while incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure an inclusive experience for all learners.


Upcoming Dates - "Designing Your Course in Canvas"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 18, 2026
    Time
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Facilitators

From Crowd to Community: Making Large Classes Feel Small

Session Format:
In-person

Teaching a large class can be a daunting task that requires different skills than you might use with smaller groups. This session provides space for a discussion about the challenges and benefits of teaching in large classes and how to improve your large group teaching skills.


Upcoming Dates - "From Crowd to Community: Making Large Classes Feel Small"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 19, 2026
    Time
    9:00 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

  • Brett Gilley
    Professor of Teaching, Science, Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences

The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)

Session Format:
Online

Teaching Assistants (TA) play a significant role in students’ learning. In this session, we will explore what instructors and students expect from their TAs, key elements of the TA contract, and how we can enhance the teaching and learning experiences of our TAs.


Upcoming Dates - "The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)"

  • Online
    Date
    August 19, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems

The TA-Faculty Relationship (For TAs)

Session Format:
Online

Explore the various needs and expectations (including the TA contract) that structure the TA-Instructor relationship, develop effective communication strategies, including feedback and building professional interpersonal skills, all with the aim of helping you to build a harmonious and rewarding professional relationship with the instructors you work with.


Upcoming Dates - "The TA-Faculty Relationship (For TAs)"

  • Online
    Date
    August 19, 2026
    Time
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Facilitators

Make-a-thon: Developing Teaching Materials with AI

Session Format:
In-person

In this session, faculty will work on developing their own teaching material using AI, with facilitators available for guidance, feedback, and troubleshooting. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a draft resource they can use or adapt in their teaching, along with practical strategies for integrating AI into their workflow.


Upcoming Dates - "Make-a-thon: Developing Teaching Materials with AI"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 19, 2026
    Time
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and Open Educational Resources (OER)

Session Format:
In-person

This session will focus on the pragmatic elements of reuse, the essentials of copyright, and the basics of working with open educational resources that are licensed to allow revision and reuse. Such openly-licensed resources can impact teaching and learning through contextualization, time savings, and lowering student access barriers such as costs.


Upcoming Dates - "Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and Open Educational Resources (OER)"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 19, 2026
    Time
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Making Sense of Student Feedback: An Introduction to Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) Surveys and Reports

Session Format:
In-person

This session provides an overview of how SEI surveys are administered, what instructors can expect throughout the survey cycle, and how results are delivered and interpreted. We will discuss common questions about survey reports and student comments, and share practical guidance on using student feedback to support teaching development, reflection, and professional growth.


Upcoming Dates - "Making Sense of Student Feedback: An Introduction to Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) Surveys and Reports"

  • In person
    Date
    August 20, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 10:30 am

Facilitators

Building Capacity—Networking and Resource Sharing for IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community

Session Format:
In-person

This is an intentional space to connect IBPOC faculty, students, and staff across the University, to cultivate kinship, community care, and support. Acknowledging that connection is foundational to anti-racist teaching and learning, this session is for new and returning IBPOC educators at UBC to connect and share teaching, learning and wellness resources and ideas in a mutually supportive space.


Upcoming Dates - "Building Capacity—Networking and Resource Sharing for IBPOC Teaching and Learning Community"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 20, 2026
    Time
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Facilitators

  • Renata Hall
    Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT

Increasing Accessibility for Video

Session Format:
In-person

Explore strategies and solutions, including a variety of tools and supports, from free and do-it-yourself options to professional services. You’ll find practical tips, guidance and best practices for reaching students that experience barriers with video. Join us as we examine both the challenges and opportunities of applying universal design principles in video production.


Upcoming Dates - "Increasing Accessibility for Video"

  • In-person
    Date
    August 20, 2026
    Time
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

Introduction to Assessment Design at UBC

Session Format:
In-person

Explore how assessment can support student learning and learn strategies for designing fair, inclusive, and aligned assessments that support course learning objectives. This introductory workshop introduces common assessment approaches used at UBC while addressing practical considerations such as academic integrity, workload, and equitable assessment design.


Upcoming Dates - "Introduction to Assessment Design at UBC"

  • In person
    Date
    August 20, 2026
    Time
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Facilitators

  • Judy Chan
    Faculty Associate. Faculty Liaison (Land and Food Systems), CTLT, UBC
  • Nicole Ronan
    Learning Design Consultant, CTLT

2026 Teaching Development Program for New Faculty – Application Form

Session Format:
Hybrid

UBC Vancouver 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. Designed for new UBC instructors who teach credit courses, the TDP is ideal for individuals who are excited to grow and connect with other educators in (more…)


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

  • Date/Time
    Date
    September 17, 2026 - May 15, 2027
    Time
    8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Facilitators

Protected: 2026 Teaching Development for New Faculty Launch Event

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Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: December 2026

Session Format:
In-person

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


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

  • Date/Time
    Date
    December 8, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    December 9, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    December 10, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    December 11, 2026
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2027

Session Format:
In-person

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


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: February 2027"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 16, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 17, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 18, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    February 19, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: May 2027

Session Format:
In-person

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


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: May 2027"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 11, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 12, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 13, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    May 14, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: June 2027

Session Format:
In-person

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


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: June 2027"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    June 8, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    June 9, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    June 10, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    June 11, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2027

Session Format:
In-person

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


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: July 2027"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 6, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 7, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 8, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    July 9, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2027

Session Format:
In-person

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


Upcoming Dates - "Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop: August 2027"

  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 3, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 2:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 4, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 5, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Date/Time
    Date
    August 6, 2027
    Time
    9:30 am - 4:30 pm