Events
Re-imagining your Evaluation Methods Toolkit
- Session Format:
- In-person
In this interactive session, CTLT’s Indigenous Initiatives and Research & Evaluation teams will introduce creative data collection methods that are not commonly used in teaching and learning contexts. Exploring a co-created research question as a living example, we will showcase 6 different methods that help explore this question. As in all evaluation work, context matters! (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Re-imagining your Evaluation Methods Toolkit"
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- In-person
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- November 3, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Samantha Nock
Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives -
Paulina Semenec
Evaluation Consultant, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives
Protected: Brightspace Office Hours with D2L Team
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- Online
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Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier
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- Online
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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"
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- Online
- Date
- November 4, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT
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"
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- Online
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- November 4, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- November 18, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- December 2, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- December 16, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- January 13, 2027
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- January 27, 2027
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- February 10, 2027
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- February 24, 2027
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT
CANCELLED: Part 2 – Balancing Care: Your Role as Educator in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom
- Session Format:
- In-person
Reflect on your role, capacity, and boundaries as an educator in a trauma-sensitive classroom. This session explores how experiences of trauma can shape teaching practice and offers strategies for providing compassion and support while maintaining healthy boundaries for both instructors and students.
Upcoming Dates - "CANCELLED: Part 2 - Balancing Care: Your Role as Educator in a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom"
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- In-person
- Date
- November 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT
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"
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- Online
- Date
- November 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Online
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- November 12, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- November 19, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- November 26, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- December 3, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 10, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 17, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 24, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Richard Tape
Programmer Analyst, CTLT
TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions
- Session Format:
- Online
Starting in September, the CTLT will host a series of online drop-in sessions for applicants planning on submitting Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) or Open Educational Resources (OER) Fund applications. Applicants can register for any of these online sessions to discuss their project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as pedagogical approach, (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "TLEF-OER Fund Online Proposal Consultation Sessions"
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- Online
- Date
- November 5, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- November 12, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Online
- Date
- November 16, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT -
Jeff Miller
Senior Associate Director, Projects and Faculty Partnerships, CTLT -
Jonathan Aiello
Project Coordinator, Projects & Faculty Partnerships, CTLT
Inclusive Teaching in Practice: UDL & Neurodiversity
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- In-person
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Every classroom includes learners who think, process, communicate, and engage in different ways. How can we design learning experiences that better recognize and support this diversity? Join us for a three-hour, in-person workshop where we’ll explore neurodiversity and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) through conversation, reflection, and practical application. Bring your questions, experiences, and real teaching (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Inclusive Teaching in Practice: UDL & Neurodiversity"
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- In person
- Date
- November 9, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facilitators
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Afsaneh Sharif
Senior Project Manager/Faculty Liaison, CTLT -
Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT -
Hagar Goldberg
PhD. Assistant Professor of Teaching, Faculty of Science
Supporting Personalized Learning in the Classroom
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- Online
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One area where generative AI has generated significant interest is personalized learning. Using AI chatbots and other tools, learning activities, resources, and assignments can be adapted to better meet the needs of individual learners. In this online session, we will explore practical examples of AI-supported personalized learning in higher education. Through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Supporting Personalized Learning in the Classroom"
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- Online
- Date
- November 10, 2026
- Time
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Facilitators
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Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT -
Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
CANCELLED: Part 3 – Fostering Trust and Engagement: Trauma-Aware Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms
- Session Format:
- In-person
Explore practical strategies for creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. This session focuses on trauma-aware teaching practices that foster trust and engagement while considering student diversity, lived experiences, and instructor capacity.
Upcoming Dates - "CANCELLED: Part 3 - Fostering Trust and Engagement: Trauma-Aware Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms"
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- In-person
- Date
- November 12, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Ainsley Camps
Educational Developer, CTLT
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – November 14, 21, 28, 2026 (Sat., Sat., Sat)
- 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 October 2nd at 9:00 am and closes on November 11 at 4:30 pm. For this ISW you must be registered as a Graduate Student in Winter Session Term 1 (September (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop - November 14, 21, 28, 2026 (Sat., Sat., Sat)"
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- Date/Time
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- November 14, 2026
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- 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- November 21, 2026
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- 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- November 28, 2026
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- 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Best Practices in Focus Groups and Interviews
Before gathering data for a teaching and learning project ,you need to decide on the best method for answering your inquiry. If focus groups or interviews are the best fit, it is important to design the sessions in a way that elicit useful and insightful data. In this workshop, we will discuss when to use (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Best Practices in Focus Groups and Interviews"
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- Online
- Date
- November 16, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Natasha Pestonji-Dixon
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT -
Trish Varao-Sousa
Evaluation & Research Consultant, CTLT
Course Design for Large Enrolment Classes: Turning Exams into Learning Using Two-stage Exams
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Midterm and final exams are high-stakes evaluation events that can be stressful for many students. Changes in the exam structure may turn exams into valuable opportunities for peer learning through discussion and feedback. In a two-stage exam, students first complete a test individually, and then immediately work in small collaborative groups. In this one-hour workshop, guest faculty facilitators will discuss how they adapted this assessment approach for large classes, including exam design, classroom logistics, practical considerations for implementation, student feedback, and lesson learned. Participants will (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Course Design for Large Enrolment Classes: Turning Exams into Learning Using Two-stage Exams"
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- In-person
- Date
- November 17, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Jay Wickenden
Professor of Teaching, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science -
Brett Gilley
Professor of Teaching, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, Faculty of Science -
John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund Information Sessions
- Session Format:
- Online
The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (“ISI”) Fund has announced its fifth funding cycle with a Call for Applications running from October 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027. The ISI Fund supports innovative and transformative projects led by UBC staff, faculty, and students across both campuses, that advance UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan and UBCO’s Declaration to Truth (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund Information Sessions"
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- Online
- Date
- November 17, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Gillian Smith
Indigenous Strategic Programming Manager. Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives -
Carissa Block
Educational Programs Coordinator, Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology, Indigenous Initiatives -
Jessica Allan-Bayer
Educational Consultant for Indigenous Initiatives, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback
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- Online
- Series:
If you’re preparing a teaching dossier, a strong “evidence of teaching effectiveness” section can highlight your impact and strengthen your case. This hands-on session gives you dedicated time to begin shaping that section. You’ll revisit examples, organize your own materials, and test out different ways of presenting your teaching effectiveness. Through peer discussion and feedback, (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Developing Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: Organizing and Feedback"
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- Online
- Date
- November 18, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT
Addressing Linguistic Injustice: Cultivating Safe Classroom Spaces for Diverse Speakers in English
- Session Format:
- Online
This year, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning (A-RTL) has been collaborating across CTLT and faculties to develop intersectional content on combatting anti-racism, bias, and harm. This installment partners with both the Indigenous Initiatives Classroom Climate Series and with Moberley Luger an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of English Language and Literatures to showcase a (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Addressing Linguistic Injustice: Cultivating Safe Classroom Spaces for Diverse Speakers in English"
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- Online
- Date
- November 19, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT -
Moberley Luger
Associate Professor of Teaching, CAP and English
Protected: Generative AI and Evolving Assessment Practices (TDP only)
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- Online
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What Does #Landback Mean?
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- In-person
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Essential to understanding Landback, there are a multiplicity of Indigenous worldviews, relationality, and land-based knowledge systems to learn from and consider. “The #LandBack movement” is not recent, it also comes from time immemorial. Visibility in the media, academia, and community discussions can vary in perspective and voice. So, what do all these terms mean? And (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "What Does #Landback Mean?"
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- In-person
- Date
- November 19, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Kyle Shaughnessy
Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT, Staff Training, UBC HR -
Janelle Kasperski
Educational Consultant, Strategic Projects, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT
Understanding Built-In Accessibility Features of Windows and iOS Environments
- Session Format:
- Online
Discover how built-in accessibility features in Windows and iOS can support more flexible, sustainable, and efficient ways of working, teaching, learning, and communicating. In this 30-minute show-and-tell session, we’ll explore a range of built-in tools that can help users access information in ways that align with their preferences, strengths, and changing needs. Through live demonstrations, participants will learn how features such as text-to-speech, Read Aloud, Immersive Reader, and browser-based reading tools can support focus, comprehension, productivity, and accessibility for everyone.
Upcoming Dates - "Understanding Built-In Accessibility Features of Windows and iOS Environments"
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- Online
- Date
- November 23, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Michael Antunes
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Centre for Workplace Accessibility -
Alexandria Dupont
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Centre for Workplace Accessibility -
Leah Watson
Workplace Accessibility Specialist, Centre for Workplace Accessibility
Designing Effective Assessments
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- In-person
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Assessment is more than grading. It is about fostering learning through intentional design that gives students the opportunity to practice, receive feedback and improve learning throughout a course. In this interactive 90-minute workshop, you will explore fundamental principles and practical strategies for all stages of assessment design from planning to implementation. Grounded in the backward design framework, (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Designing Effective Assessments"
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- In-person
- Date
- November 24, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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John Cheng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Nicole Ronan
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
AI in the Classroom: What We’re Hearing from Students
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
The results of the 2026 UBC Student AI Survey reveal student motivations for both using Gen AI (efficiency, comprehension, momentum, accessibility) and not using Gen AI (cognitive impacts, ecological impact, ethical issues, academic integrity). UBC student attitudes towards the use of AI tools are varied and evolving. In this session, we’ll review the latest data (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "AI in the Classroom: What We’re Hearing from Students"
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- Online
- Date
- November 24, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT -
Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT
DIY Media Support Drop-In Sessions
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"
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- Online
- Date
- November 25, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Strategizing Within the System: Spotlighting the Work of Marsha Obi—Lessons from the Third World in Decolonizing Higher Education
- Session Format:
- In-person
This November, the anti-racist teaching and learning program (A-RTL) at CTLT is elated to present a session takeover titled “Strategizing within the System”; a session designed to critically discuss and explore the facilitators and barriers to integrating anti-racist pedagogies and practices into higher education institutions. This November, we welcome Dr. Marsha Obi, Assistant Professor at (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Strategizing Within the System: Spotlighting the Work of Marsha Obi—Lessons from the Third World in Decolonizing Higher Education"
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- In-person
- Date
- November 25, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT -
Marsha Obi
Assistant Professor at UBC within the Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Hour – 2026
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- Online
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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"
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- Online
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- November 25, 2026
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- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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- Online
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- December 8, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Postdoc Instructional Skills Workshop – November 28, 29, December 5, 6, 2026
- Session Format:
- Online
Application deadline: Friday, November 4th, 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 November 13th, 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 – November 28, 29, December 5, 6, 2026"
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- Date/Time
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- November 28, 2026
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- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- November 29, 2026
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- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 5, 2026
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- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 6, 2026
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- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Facilitators
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Natalie Westwood
CIRTL Program Developer & Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Science
Open UBC Working Group
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- Online
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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"
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- Online
- Date
- November 30, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facilitators
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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:
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"
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- Online
- Date
- November 30, 2026
- Time
- 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Facilitators
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Lucas Wright
Senior Educational Consultant, CTLT -
Eric Lee
Support Analyst, CTLT
Designing Your Course in Canvas
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- In-person
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Designing Your Canvas Course is a hands-on, 90-minute workshop for faculty and staff who are new or would like to explore effective Canvas practices. 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. We (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Designing Your Course in Canvas"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 2, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Namsook Jahng
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Designing your Course with Accessibility in Mind
- Session Format:
- In-person
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Do you want to learn practical tips for making your course more accessible? By proactively removing barriers and offering flexible options, you create a learning environment where all learners can thrive. Small design changes intended to support students with disabilities often end up benefiting every student in your course. This session explores accessible course design strategies, informed by both accessibility guidelines and (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Designing your Course with Accessibility in Mind"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 3, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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Manuel Dias
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
OER Fund Proposal Consulting Sessions
- Session Format:
- Online
Are you planning on applying for an OER Fund grant? Register for any of these online sessions to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as open resource design, pedagogical approach, copyright and open licenses (Creative Commons), learning technology integration, OER evaluation, accessibility, project scope, and budget development. During these online (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "OER Fund Proposal Consulting Sessions"
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- Online
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- December 3, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- December 10, 2026
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- January 7, 2027
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- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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- Online
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- January 11, 2027
- Time
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Facilitators
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Will Engle
Strategist, Open Education Initiatives, CTLT
Articulating Your Teaching Approach with Generative AI
- Session Format:
- Online
- Series:
Communicating your teaching identity—what drives you as an educator and how that shows up in your practice—can be unexpectedly challenging. Yet whether you’re preparing a dossier, applying for an award, or updating your website, being able to clearly express your approach to teaching is essential. This interactive online session explores how generative AI tools can (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Articulating Your Teaching Approach with Generative AI"
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- Online
- Date
- December 4, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Megan Robertson
Educational Consultant, CTLT -
Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems
From Theory to Practice: Learning Through Intersectional Pedagogies in Action
- Session Format:
- In-person
Hear from a group of UBC faculty as they share real-world examples of their commitment to anti-racist pedagogy, disability justic, queer pedagogy, drag, and other critical approaches in teaching and learning. Through conversation and opportunities for reflection, participants will consider how these insights might inform their own teaching—and what it takes to move from good intentions to meaningful action.
Upcoming Dates - "From Theory to Practice: Learning Through Intersectional Pedagogies in Action"
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- In-person
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- December 7, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Moderators
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Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT
Panelists
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Logan Smilges
Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Department of English, UBC -
Marsha Myrie Obi
Assistant Professor of Teaching, Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice, UBC -
John Paul (JP) Catungal
Associate Professor, Co-Director, Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement, UBC
Protected: In-person screening of Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
- Session Format:
- In-person
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Inclusive Teaching in Action
- Session Format:
- In-person
This lightning talk session brings together three perspectives on inclusive teaching in higher education: disability justice in undergraduate lab settings, neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and the development of a trauma-aware pedagogy program. Reflect on how your own teaching practice can better respond to students’ diverse experiences, needs, and ways of learning.
Upcoming Dates - "Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Inclusive Teaching in Action"
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- In-person
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- December 8, 2026
- Time
- 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Facilitators
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Samantha Nock
Educational Resources Developer, CTLT Indigenous Initiatives -
Lauren Casey
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist and Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT -
Alexis Gonzalez-Donoso
Science Education Specialist, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, UBC -
Jens Vent Schmidt
Educational Consultant: Design and Facilitation, CTLT
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"
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- Date/Time
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- December 8, 2026
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- 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- December 9, 2026
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- 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 10, 2026
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- 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
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- December 11, 2026
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- 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
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"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 8, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Facilitators
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Renata Hall
Educational Consultant, Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning, CTLT
Dragging Environmental Education: Radical Intersectional Pedagogies through Queer Play
- Session Format:
- Online
This session explores the design and implementation of climate trauma-informed pedagogy through the art of drag in a teacher education course at UBC. Hear about the the process of developing, advocating for, and implementing this TLEF project, including the opportunities and institutional challenges of bringing radical intersectional pedagogies into teacher education.
Upcoming Dates - "Dragging Environmental Education: Radical Intersectional Pedagogies through Queer Play"
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- Online
- Date
- December 8, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Facilitators
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Petra Mikulan
Sessional Lecturer, Educational Studies, Centre for Climate Justice -
Daniel Gallardo
Graduate Student Facilitator, Classroom Climate Equity and Inclusion, CTLT
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Resources for Inclusive Teaching in Practice
- Session Format:
- Online
This session features two presentations on resources designed to support inclusive and responsive learning experiences in higher education. The first offers guidance and examples for adapting active learning techniques to reduce barriers to participation, and the second is an app designed to match students with community partners based on students’ ranked preferences. Explore how thoughtful design can support inclusivity, accessibility, and student choice.
Upcoming Dates - "Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Resources for Inclusive Teaching in Practice"
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- Online
- Date
- December 9, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Panelists
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Shaya Golparian
Educational Developer: TA Development Programs, CTLT -
Gabriel Smith
Educational Strategist, LFS Learning Centre, UBC
Course Design for Large Enrolment Classes: Creating Fair, Equitable, and Inclusive Group Work
- Session Format:
- In-person
While group work is widely used to promote student-led collaborative learning, many instructors continue to navigate how to make it equitable and effective in practice to meet intended learning outcomes. In this workshop, guest faculty facilitators will share how they address key design challenges such as individual accountability, equitable participation, and assessment of both process and product to support meaningful collaboration among students.
Upcoming Dates - "Course Design for Large Enrolment Classes: Creating Fair, Equitable, and Inclusive Group Work"
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- In-person
- Date
- December 9, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Bosung Kim
Learning Design Consultant, CTLT
Teaching Practicum for Postdocs and Graduate Students – December 2026 – April 2027
- Session Format:
- Online
What is the Postdoc and Graduate Teaching Practicum? The next Postdoc and Graduate Teaching Practicum cohort will start in December 2026. There is a pre-work module that needs to be completed prior to the first session. To apply: You need to be a graduate student or postdoc and a CIRTL Associate (have completed a Grad (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Teaching Practicum for Postdocs and Graduate Students - December 2026 – April 2027"
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- Lesson Planning Clinic
- Date
- December 10, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- Teaching Portfolios
- Date
- January 14, 2027
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- Introduction to SoTL
- Date
- February 11, 2027
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- EDI in the Classroom
- Date
- March 11, 2027
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- Reflections & Panel Discussion
- Date
- April 8, 2027
- Time
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Facilitators
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Natalie Westwood
CIRTL Program Developer & Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Science
What I Learned in Class Today Facilitation Guide and Toolkit Exploration
- Session Format:
- Online
Join CTLT Indigenous Initiatives in a guided exploration of the What I Learned in Class Today Project. The team is excited to offer a screening of the Renewed Student Perspectives film, followed by an exploration of the What I Learned in Class Today Facilitation Guide and Toolkit. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "What I Learned in Class Today Facilitation Guide and Toolkit Exploration"
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- Online
- Date
- December 15, 2026
- Time
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Facilitators
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Hannah Coderre
Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT -
Erin Yun
Senior Educational Consultant, Indigenous Initiatives, CTLT
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – January 12, 16, 17, and 24 2027 (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 December 1st at 9:00 am and closes on January 9th 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 - January 12, 16, 17, and 24 2027 (Tues., Sat., Sun., Sun.)"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 12, 2027
- Time
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 16, 2027
- Time
- 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 17, 2027 - January 24, 2027
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- January 24, 2027
- Time
- 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Facilitators
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Esther Rooda
Graduate Facilitator, PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering -
Kelsey Wilson
Graduate Student Facilitator, CTLT
Developing Your Skills as a Peer Reviewer of Teaching: Introductory Workshop
- Session Format:
- In-person
The peer review of teaching process introduced in this 2.5-hour introductory workshop is intended primarily as a form of formative (and developmental) feedback. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Describe the formative peer review of teaching process Provide constructive feedback for the person being reviewed Conduct appropriate pre- and post-observation (more…)
Upcoming Dates - "Developing Your Skills as a Peer Reviewer of Teaching: Introductory Workshop"
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- In-person
- Date
- January 29, 2027
- Time
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Facilitators
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Judy Chan
Faculty Associate, Faculty Liaison, Land and Food Systems -
Shaya Golparian
Educational Developer: TA Development Programs, CTLT
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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 16, 2027
- Time
- 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 17, 2027
- Time
- 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 18, 2027
- Time
- 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- February 19, 2027
- Time
- 10:30 am - 5:30 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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 11, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 12, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- May 13, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- 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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- June 8, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- June 9, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- June 10, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- 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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- July 6, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- July 7, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- July 8, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- 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"
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- Date/Time
- Date
- August 3, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- August 4, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- August 5, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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- Date/Time
- Date
- August 6, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 am - 4:30 pm