Literature Reviews: Mapping the Scholarly Conversation

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Literature reviews accomplish several purposes for scholars. In the introduction to a research article, research paper, or thesis chapter, for example, writers review relevant research in order to establish a research gap, problem, or need that the current study addresses. But how do writers summarize the scholarly conversation already underway and, then, join that conversation? […]

Teaching as Research: Defining Your Research Question & SoTL Methods – May 31, 2023

Online/Virtual Event

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]

New and Creative Ways to Embed Climate and Sustainability in your Class: Approaches from Five Faculties at UBC

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. A growing number of UBC faculty from across disciplines are incorporating sustainability and climate change content into their courses and programs. Participants in this session will hear from faculty members from Applied Science, Arts, Education, Medicine, and Science who have […]

Work in Progress Seminar — Citizen Science — A method to engage the public in asking and answering novel research questions

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The Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcome Sciences (CHÉOS) is presenting a hybrid Work in Progress seminar with CHÉOS Research Associate Alison Hoens, CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Linda Li, and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Codie Primeau who will be sharing how to engage the public in asking and answering novel research questions. This CHÉOS WiP session will […]

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How do Instructors Design Experiential Education Activities in Large, First Year Courses in the Faculty of Arts?

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. This interactive panel brings together faculty members who have strong evidence-based beliefs in the teaching and learning outcomes that are possible through high quality experiential education (EE) in the classroom. Instructors from departments across the Faculty of Arts will share […]

From Theory to Practice: Streamlining Flexible Assessment with Canvas

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. Are you tired of the traditional approach to grading, where instructors decide how much each assignment or exam is worth? Do you want to empower your students to take charge of their own learning by giving them control over how […]

Student Experience of Instruction: How to Interpret the Stats in Instructor Reports

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This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) quantitative data consists of responses on a Likert-type scale (most commonly a 5 or 7-point scale). For many years, the mean (average) and standard deviation were used to summarize and present quantitative data in instructor […]

Conscious Learning and Academic Integrity: Designing Reflective Paths Towards Student Learning

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. This 60-minute workshop will address some of the concerns raised by instructors about the effect of ChatGPT and similar AI platforms on academic integrity and deep learning. I propose that by designing a course with regular self-reflection about learning processes, […]

Employer Info Session: HCL Technologies Canada

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HCL Canada Inc. is seeking Front-end and Back-end Junior Software Developers to join our award winning and growing team at Vancouver, British Columbia. We will be hosting an in-person site visit of our Downtown Vancouver office for candidates who have applied for the openings and have successfully completed the technical assessment. You will have a […]

Vancouver Startup Week 2023 Recruitment Fair

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Event Description Are you looking for jobs at technology startups in Vancouver? Vancouver Startup Week is excited to bring back one of our signature events - the legendary VSW Recruitment Fair! At the fair, students will have the opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers at local companies that are actively looking to fill vacancies. […]

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Teaching as Research: SoTL Research Ethics & the BREB Process – June 8, 2023

Online/Virtual Event

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]

Financial Fundamentals for Domestic Undergraduate Students | Webinar | Jun 8 (4:00 – 5:00 PM PDT)

UBC Vancouver Campus Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Register: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e53dJA4vddw6xjU Join Enrolment Services Advisors and Career Advisors at this webinar to help you understand some basics of planning your finances while at UBC. We will cover: - Costs of attending UBC - Resources for funding (Student loans, awards and bursaries) - Creating a financial plan - Resources to support finding employment - Enrolment […]