Teaching as Research: Defining Your Research Question & SoTL Methods – May 31, 2023

Online/Virtual Event

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]

New and Creative Ways to Embed Climate and Sustainability in your Class: Approaches from Five Faculties at UBC

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. A growing number of UBC faculty from across disciplines are incorporating sustainability and climate change content into their courses and programs. Participants in this session will hear from faculty members from Applied Science, Arts, Education, Medicine, and Science who have […]

How do Instructors Design Experiential Education Activities in Large, First Year Courses in the Faculty of Arts?

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

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. This interactive panel brings together faculty members who have strong evidence-based beliefs in the teaching and learning outcomes that are possible through high quality experiential education (EE) in the classroom. Instructors from departments across the Faculty of Arts will share […]

From Theory to Practice: Streamlining Flexible Assessment with Canvas

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. Are you tired of the traditional approach to grading, where instructors decide how much each assignment or exam is worth? Do you want to empower your students to take charge of their own learning by giving them control over how […]

Student Experience of Instruction: How to Interpret the Stats in Instructor Reports

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) quantitative data 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 to summarize and present quantitative data in instructor […]

Conscious Learning and Academic Integrity: Designing Reflective Paths Towards Student Learning

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

This event is part of the CTLT Spring Institute, taking place from May 29–June 1, 2023. This 60-minute workshop will address some of the concerns raised by instructors about the effect of ChatGPT and similar AI platforms on academic integrity and deep learning. I propose that by designing a course with regular self-reflection about learning processes, […]

Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – June 2023

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 […]

Students as Partners (SaP) Forum

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

This is a multi-access event. Are you interested in learning about partnerships between undergraduate students, faculty, and staff to enhance teaching and learning? Did you know that UBC provides funding through the Students as Partners (SaP) in Course Design Grants to support undergraduate students working in partnerships with faculty to redesign UBCV undergraduate courses? Join us for the […]

Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – June 2023

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 […]

Hybrid Faculty Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – June 2023

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 […]

Teaching as Research: SoTL Research Ethics & the BREB Process – June 8, 2023

Online/Virtual Event

TAR Workshops are designed to give interns authentic teaching experiences and to apply their understanding of evidence-based teaching practices in the classroom or in an informal science education or outreach setting. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, together with their teaching partner, identify a challenge to student learning in the classroom, develop new teaching resources or […]

Individual Consultation with a Learning Designer about Your Course

Online/Virtual Event

Do you have questions and challenges about creating meaningful and successful learning experiences for your students? Maybe you want help in the process of teaching your course in online, hybrid or blended modes. Request a virtual one on one course consultation with a Learning Designer to explore ways to enhance your students’ learning experience. This […]