• 2026 New Faculty Teaching Orientation

    Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Welcome to the 2026 New Faculty Teaching Orientation (NFTO)—the official kickoff event for this year’s CTLT Summer Institute! We are delighted to have you join us for a half day of connection and inspiration. This year’s orientation is a special collaboration between the CTLT and UBC Human Resources, reflecting our joint commitment to supporting both your professional growth as an […]

  • Starting Strong: Preparing for the First Day of Class

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

    This event is part of the 2026 Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. Want to start your term off strong? In this interactive 60-minute workshop, we’ll reimagine the first day of class. Through group discussion and a mapping activity, you’ll create a plan to align day 1 student experiences with your course goals, content, […]

  • Writing a (Mindful) Learner Centred and Inclusive Syllabus

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

    This event is part of the 2026 Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. Your syllabus is an important document that introduces you and the course to the students. It also sets forth your responsibilities and those of your students. Though templates exist for syllabus creation, there are many choices and a […]

  • Introduction to Lesson Planning

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

    This event is part of the Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. 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-centered classes. This session will provide a high-level overview and important pointers with […]

  • Designing Your Course in Canvas

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

    This event is part of the Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. Designing Your Canvas Course is a hands-on, 90-minute workshop for faculty and staff who are new or would like to explore effective Canvas practices. Whether you are building your first course or refreshing an existing one, this session will […]

  • From Crowd to Community: Making Large Classes Feel Small

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

    This event is part of the Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. Teaching a large class can be a daunting task that requires different skills than you might use with smaller groups. With so many people in a room you might wonder if you are reaching the students at all. Luckily, […]