Like most students, you are interested in scholarships and awards to offset the cost of university. But what if you can’t tell the difference between a scholarship from a bursary, or an automatically considered award from an application-based award? No problem! Join Enrolment Advisors at this webinar to demystify the concept of scholarships. Scholarships are […]
This workshop is an orientation intended for beginners who have little to no experience with Python and using Python for data analysis. The basic structures of the Python programming language will be reviewed before looking at its use for data analysis. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. This session is designed to help educators start exploring anti-racism in teaching and learning by reflecting on key concepts such as power, privilege, and positionality, and understanding how these concepts manifest in various educational contexts. As participants engage in introspective reflection […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely in different roles with an experienced instructor to teach. When this relationship goes well, it can be rewarding, educational, and fun. When it does not, it can be frustrating and overwhelming. In […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. Come join us at this marketplace to “fill your basket” with classroom wellbeing practice ideas that resonate with you and fit your teaching style, students, and course subject matter. This session will bring together a diverse panel of students, faculty, and […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. In this session, we will explore the multiple benefits of using learning objectives, including the ways they help to foster student learning. We will present a low-fuss approach to writing learning objectives and you will get a chance to practice writing […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. This presentation will take a foundational look at the impacts of colonial erasure on gender and sexual diversity within Indigenous communities across Turtle Island and explore some of the radical healing and resurgence taking place amongst Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer kin. This […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. Teaching online during the pandemic forced us to re-examine our assessment practices and re-imagine ways to assess students’ true ability in the real-world environment. In the past years, faculty members explored many authentic assessment methods to assess students remotely during Covid. […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. “Active Learning is “”anything that involves students in doing things and thinking about the things they are doing”” (Bonwell & Eison, 1991, p. 2). Implementing active learning techniques into your classroom can deliver great results in increasing student engagement and motivation. […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. In this fundamental session, we will explore the four lesson basics, learning outcomes, active learning, assessment, and motivation and how to use these to plan well aligned student-centred classes. This session will provide a high level overview and important pointers with […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. How to make video more accessible? Captions, ASL, descriptive video…. it can be overwhelming. During this presentation, Educational Media Producer Michael Sider from UBC Studios will reveal solutions from free and do-it-yourself to professional. You’ll find practical tips, guidance and best […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. Inclusive teaching creates “a learning environment where all students feel that their differences are valued and respected, have equitable access to learning and other educational opportunities, and are supported to learn to their full potential” (CTLT, n.d.). How does one foster […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. If you are preparing resources for your teaching, from PowerPoint slides to online modules, chances are you’ll want to incorporate readings, images, video clips, problem sets, or other materials from different sources. This session will focus on the pragmatic elements of […]
This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. Whether you are an instructor in the Humanities or Sciences, you most likely use writing as a learning and assessment tool. How students write (and feel about their writing) is integral to their sense of belonging in the university and their […]
Overview As a resource that supports both students and instructors, Teaching Assistants (TAs) are well-positioned to help build learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and respectful. Join Rachael E. Sullivan, Equity Education Strategist from the Equity & Inclusion Office, to learn about power dynamics within the classroom, the policies and guidelines that frame the work […]