• Enhancing Student Learning through Open Assignments

    Online/Virtual Event

    This event is part of Open Education Week at UBC. Open pedagogy applies the principles of openness to teaching and learning, giving students greater control and agency in their own education as well as aligning their work with the academic mission of the University. It combines strategies and technologies that support collaboration, co-creation, and shared […]

  • Presenting Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness in a Dossier

    Online/Virtual Event

    Series: Teaching Dossier How can you demonstrate your teaching effectiveness in a dossier? In this session, we’ll explore the purpose of the ‘evidence of teaching effectiveness’ section, look at examples from different disciplines, and discuss strategies for presenting student feedback, peer reviews, and other forms of evidence. You’ll leave with practical ideas for framing a […]

  • Student Voices in Course Design

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

    Series: Course Design Student Voices in Course Design is an interactive workshop for faculty and staff interested in creating more inclusive courses by partnering with students in the design process.  In this session, we’ll explore practical approaches to actively seeking and incorporating student perspectives into course materials, activities, and assessments. Through hands-on activities and real examples, you’ll learn strategies for meaningful student-faculty […]

  • WordPress & Wiki Clinic

    WordPress & Wiki Clinic
    Online/Virtual Event

    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 […]

  • Making the Most of Student Experience of Instruction (SEoI): Understanding and Using Student Feedback

    Online/Virtual Event

    Series: Contract Faculty Community of Practice Student Experience of Instruction (SEoI) surveys, often referred to as student evaluations, can feel daunting, especially for contract faculty navigating short-term appointments. This session is designed to demystify the SEI process at UBC and help you use student feedback as a tool for growth and reflection. We will walk […]

  • Fostering Neurodiversity Affirming Teaching Approaches

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

    Series: Inclusive Teaching In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to neurodiversity as an umbrella concept, and the impact of neurodivergence on student learning. Together, we will consider how to foster a neurodiversity affirming classroom environment. We will explore teaching practices as well as strategies to mitigate access friction. By the end of this […]