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Event Series Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – Late August 2022

Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – Late August 2022

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

To register, please click “register now” to fill out an application. Please Note: Adhering to physical distancing and other public health requirements, the Faculty ISW format is subject to change. We will maintain a clear focus on ensuring high-quality online, and when possible, in-person instruction. This approach is based on the current guidelines and direction […]

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Connecting Power, Privilege, and Positionality to Teaching and Learning Contexts

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–25, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events/ 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 […]

Event Series Indoor Plant Sale for UBC Students

Indoor Plant Sale for UBC Students

UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Looking to spruce up your dorm room in preparation for the new school year? Visit the Shop in the Garden at UBC Botanical Garden to take advantage of the student Indoor plant sale presented by the Friends of the Garden Volunteers! From August 17th – September 11th, 2022 UBC students showing a valid UBC Card […]

Can I Use This? Working with Open Educational Resources and Exploring Copyright in Teaching and Learning

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–26, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events 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. There are millions of open educational resources […]

Event Series UBC Farm Campus Market

UBC Farm Campus Market

UBC Bookstore 6200 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The UBC Farm Wednesday Campus Market features an assortment of fresh UBC Farm vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers. This mid-week market in front of the UBC Bookstore offers students, staff and faculty members a convenient opportunity to purchase UBC Farm produce.

Thematic meeting with Planet

Walter C. Koerner Library 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This event is part of a series being offered by the Planet team. More information about this series can be found at https://gis.ubc.ca/carousel/planet-workshops-and-consultations-coming-in-august-2022/. Thematic meetings are designed to promote conversation on current or potential use of Planet imagery. We want to know how you are using or planning to use Planet imagery in your research […]

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Embedding Student Wellbeing into Your Teaching Practice

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–25, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events/ Research clearly demonstrates that classroom environment and instructor approaches positively impact student wellbeing, enjoyment and course engagement. Wellbeing is viewed as a basic resource for success. The goal is to augment teaching practices to address wellbeing in some way, […]

Engaging Activities for Learners: Active Learning Techniques in the Classroom

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This event will be held in-person. This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 22–26, 2022: https://institute.ctlt.ubc.ca/summer-institute/summer-institute-events/ 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 […]

Event Series Drop-in Career Advising for Undergraduate Arts Students

Drop-in Career Advising for Undergraduate Arts Students

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

Carli Fink, the Arts Career Strategist, will be offering drop-in advising for undergraduate Arts students from 1–3 PM Wednesdays during Term 2. Undergraduate Arts students are encouraged to drop in – no appointment needed! – and ask any career questions they may have. Students will be seen individually for up to 10 minutes each (unless […]

Introduction to Planet and Planet Explorer: How to Harness the Power of Daily Imagery

Walter C. Koerner Library 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This session is a non-technical introduction to Planet (www.planet.com), Planet satellites, Planet imagery, and use cases. In this presentation, you will learn more about Planet satellites and the imaging sensors onboard. You will also learn the different ways in which users can access Planet imagery. Finally, there will be a live demonstration of how to […]

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Introduction to Planet and Planet Explorer: Technical Office Hour Drop-in

Walter C. Koerner Library 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This session follows an introductory workshop to Planet and Planet Explorer (libcal.library.ubc.ca/event/3680521) and is hosted by Planet's Austin Stone, Customer Success Manager, Education & Research; and UBC Library's Evan Thornberry, Geographic Information Systems Librarian. We encourage anyone who works with or is curious about working with satellite imagery to attend! Feel free to bring any […]

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