• 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, […]

  • The TA-Faculty Relationship (For Faculty)

    Online/Virtual Event

    This event is part of the 2026 Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. 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 […]

  • The TA-Faculty Relationship (For TAs)

    Online/Virtual Event

    This event is part of the 2026 Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026. 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 […]