• 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Mental Health First Aid

    Online/Virtual Event

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person […]

  • Working Effectively with Faculty Members (For Teaching Assistants – TAs)

    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/ 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 go well, it can be […]