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. TA Training and support at UBC aims to create inclusive and equitable classrooms, as well as to responsibly engage with Indigenous curriculum. Join staff and graduate student facilitators with the Classroom Climate and Equity and Inclusion TA Training project for a […]

This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. Teaching Assistants (TA) play a significant role in students’ learning. They are often expected to teach in face-to-face classrooms, facilitate discussions, conduct tutorials and labs in-person and/or online, grade electronically submitted papers, and perform many other duties to assist instructors and […]

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. How do we learn how students really feel about the courses we teach–before it’s too late? Gathering that information during our courses allows us to make changes as we go, instead of waiting for student experience surveys to apply our learning to future […]

This is an introductory workshop for Zoom. For advanced workshops click here: https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/event-category/advanced-zoom/ Are you new to teaching or facilitating online with Zoom or need a refresher? Join us for this introductory online session exploring some of the basics of teaching online with Zoom. Session Topics: - Set up your Zoom sessions - Share lecture […]

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. […]

On Friday, September 22 join thousands of screaming fans as generations of Thunderbirds come together to celebrate at UBC’s largest school spirit event of the year, the annual Homecoming Football Game Presented by Sports Illustrated Clubhouse. Let’s get out and cheer on our Thunderbirds as they take on the University of Alberta at Thunderbird Stadium! […]

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. […]

Join us on Zoom for an interactive presentation by Jacky Huang, Registered Pharmacist. In this session you will learn: the expanded services of pharmacists the importance of managing chronic disease medications at home and while traveling how to manage medications to prepare for procedures/surgery Details: Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 […]

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. Wednesdays, 11:00am-2:00pm outside the UBC Bookstore June 7 to October 25, 2023 We accept […]

Squeeze some Sun + Savasana into your day!  This summer, join us for weekly outdoor yoga on campus. Enjoy a hatha style practice for all ages and levels (beginners are most welcome), led by certified yoga teachers.  Everyone is welcome to join! Yoga on the Mall classes are free to attend and open to all […]

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. Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) quantitative data often 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 at UBC to summarize and present quantitative data […]

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. Celebrating teaching excellence involves rewarding excellent instructors and educational leaders with high-level recognition, including through nominations for international, national, provincial, and UBC-based awards. The strategy for nominations, however, can be murky and present a barrier for people self-nominating or nominating others. […]

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 […]

This event is part of the CTLT Summer Institute, taking place from August 21–25, 2023. The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) was created in 1991 to enrich student learning by supporting innovative and effective educational enhancements. It is financed entirely by a portion of tuition paid by UBC Vancouver students. Each year, the Office of […]

Want some tried and tested tips for getting interview-ready? Come to this session to learn and practice flexible and effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation.

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 […]

This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]

Join us on Saturday, June 3 for the beginning of the UBC Farm Farmers' Market season. Don't miss Vancouver's only multi-vendor farmers' market located on a working farm! In addition to certified organic and farm-fresh produce, fruits, herbs, and seeds from the UBC Farm, the Saturday multi-vendor Farmers' Market also features a variety of other […]

This ISW will be held in-person. Please read the application process and workshop eligibility prior to applying. Preliminary Application Process When you submit an application, you are applying for the WAITLIST only and your spot in the workshop is NOT confirmed. If you meet the requirements and are selected as a participant you will receive an email to […]

We welcome you to an evening of stargazing and entertainment, to combine science and wellness for a beautiful evening to end the summer! Get ready to be mesmerized by the wonders of the night sky as Saturn and the Moon are visible at the same time, while enjoying special acoustic performances from Fionn and LÉRAL! […]