The past decade has witnessed some revolutionary technologies that have paved the way for web maps and location-aware applications we see today: Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and many other websites and services that include interactive maps. These applications have become so ubiquitous that we almost take them for granted. This workshop will first give an introduction […]

This session is for anyone who teaches at UBC who is looking for an introduction to inclusive teaching practices. Be introduced to the literature underpinning inclusive teaching and discuss why inclusive practices in the classroom are important. We will explore diversity amongst UBC’s student population. You will have an opportunity to learn, discuss and share […]

Open practices offer so much: reduced financial burden in accessing materials, broader availability of research for more kinds of scholars, and unparalleled opportunities to make learning materials relevant and contextual for learners. But in a moment where teaching and learning professionals are focusing on pandemic-era questions of care, where does open fit in? Is open […]

Description:  Whether you’re a faculty member, employee or leader, it’s likely that you’ve experienced a difficult conversation in the workplace before. You might have difficulties asking for time off, or negotiating salary, and even setting healthy work-life boundaries—these types of conversations can be stressful and we don’t often talk about how to approach them in […]

This is an in-person event. Through the What I Learned In Class Today project, participants will learn how to intentionally approach Indigenous content and topics in the classroom and will learn how this can make a supportive and positive learning experience for all students. This workshop requires participants to engage with asynchronous materials prior to […]

Are you working on an OER Fund project or developing and incorporating open educational resources (OER) into your teaching and learning? Join us for a discussion about how to design or adapt OER so they are more accessible for all learners. We’ll start with a demonstration of different content styles and formats, explore how layout/format choices affect […]

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023  Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PST  Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan  Location: Zoom.  Description:  With food prices escalating across the country, we are all looking for ways to save on groceries. Participants will learn how to create healthy and financially sustainable meal plans, including […]

It has become clear all around us that conventional food production has, and continues to have, a huge toll on our environment and the climate. How can we evolve beyond our current practices and attitudes to sustain the long-term health of both our food and environment?   Join @ubcfarm on Thurs, March 9 from 11:00am […]

Open pedagogy is the application of the concepts of open to the practices of teaching and learning. It can involve a blend of strategies and technology to empower students to have control and agency over their own learning. The UBC Wiki is an excellent tool that can enable student collaboration, host online discussions and support […]

About the presentation: The presentation will discuss the conception and evolution of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) ecosystem now leading to the mass treatment of more than one billion people annually with low cost or donated essential medicines. The concept of “blue marble health” the hidden burden of neglected diseases or poverty in wealthy nations […]

Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]

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 […]