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  • Making Sense of Student Feedback: An Introduction to Student Experience of Instruction (SEI) Surveys and Reports

    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. Receiving student feedback for the first time can raise many questions. This session provides an overview of how SEI surveys are administered, what instructors can expect throughout the survey cycle, and how results are delivered and interpreted. We […]

  • Can I Use This? Working with Copyright and Open Educational Resources (OER)

    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. 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, AI content, or other materials from different sources. This session will focus on […]

  • Chung | Lind Gallery Weekly Drop-In Tour

    Featured Chung | Lind Gallery Weekly Drop-In Tour
    Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us at our weekly drop-in tour through the Chung | Lind Gallery every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. PT. Led by Rare Books and Special Collections and the University Archives archivists, tours can take up to 60 minutes and begin in the Gallery foyer. Located on Level 2 of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, the Gallery is free and open to […]

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  • Make-a-thon: Developing Teaching Materials with AI

    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. This in-person, 2-hour Make-a-thon offers faculty a hands-on opportunity to explore how generative AI can support the development of teaching materials. Participants will be introduced to a curated set of AI tools, including Copilot, Claude Skills, and Gemini, with […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]