Ask Me Anything: How to Use the Break for Career Development

Online/Virtual Event

Are you considering using the holiday break to jump start on preparation for your professional/ career development in the new year? Have you been wondering where to start and what self-directed learning resources are available? Bring your questions to this open Q&A session. We will provide you with food for thought, resources and strategies to […]

Developing Learning Ecosystems

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online There is a large body of literature that supports the idea that developing mastery of a subject can be achieved through learning-by-teaching. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the ways this type of mastery can be fostered, even […]

Tracking Mastery of Learning Outcomes in Canvas

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online While professors work hard to formulate clear and specific learning outcomes (LOs) for their courses, assignments and tests are typically not setup for teachers and learners to adequately monitor the fulfilment of course/program learning outcomes. For accredited programs, detailed demonstrable […]

Social Wellbeing in the Classroom Environment (Findings from Voice 6): Find Your Ingredients to Create a Classroom that Supports Student Retention, Social Wellbeing and Success

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online We will present the findings of an on campus Community-Based Participatory Action Project (Voice 6) exploring factors that influence social wellbeing. Research methodologies and results will be presented, followed by interactive discussions to consider how to use these data to […]

Safer Spaces – Practices to Support Safety and Wellbeing in Learning Environments

Online/Virtual Event

This event is part of the CTLT Winter Institute, taking place from December 9—11, 2024. Online What does classroom safety mean? What does it feel like to students and instructors, and how is it cultivated? Join members of UBC’s Workplace Wellbeing and Student Health Equity and Education teams for a dynamic session focused on showcasing some […]

OER Fund Grant Proposal Development Consulting Session

Online/Virtual Event

Are you developing a proposal for an OER Fund Grant?  Register for an OER Fund proposal development consultation session to discuss your project ideas and receive feedback and advice on topics such as OER design, project scope, budget development, open copyright licenses (i.e. Creative Commons), accessibility, OER platforms, open pedagogy, media development, and more. CTLT staff […]

Molecular signatures of pregnancy health and child development: What can measures of biological age tell us?

Online/Virtual Event

The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training for attendees, including students across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social factors in women’s health and their effects on […]

Free

Designing Web Maps with Mapbox

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop is intended for anyone with a basic understanding of web mapping who wishes to expand their skillset and design more customizable maps. There are 3 main sections: an introduction to Mapbox and its products, a guided developer environment set-up, and a hands-on portion where we will modify given code to design an interactive […]

Free
Event Series WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)

WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Online Drop-In)

Online/Virtual Event

Online 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 […]

Data Bites – Best Practices for Organizing File Directories

Online/Virtual Event

Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and others. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)

Free

Ignite Your Public Speaking Skills with UBC Staff Toastmasters!

Online/Virtual Event

Looking to improve your public speaking skills? Join the UBC Staff Toastmasters Meetup! If you’re looking to improve your public speaking and communication skills, boost your confidence, and connect with colleagues across campus, you are welcome to attend our Toastmasters meetings held every other Thursday via Zoom from 12:05 to 12:50 pm. Interested? Please contact […]