CTLT provides a wide-array of free workshops and events to UBC instructors, faculty, staff, and grad students. Here is a list of upcoming workshops and events that may be of interest to you.
As part of the evaluation phase of the Learning Technology Environment Renewal Project, representatives from D2L (Brightspace) will make a public presentation about the system. Open to all faculty, students, and instructional support staff. More info
As part of the evaluation phase of the Learning Technology Environment Renewal Project, representatives from Instructure (Canvas) will make a public presentation about the system. Open to all faculty, students, and instructional support staff. More info
Brightspace Drop-In SessionFebruary 22, 2017
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Dodson Room 302
Representatives from D2L (Brightspace) will be available to answer any questions from faculty, students, or instructional support staff. More info
Canvas Drop-In SessionFebruary 22, 2017
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
Representatives from Instructure (Canvas) will be available to answer any questions from faculty, students, or instructional support staff. More info Save the Date: CTLT Spring Institute
Hosted each year in May, the Spring Institute offers educators in the UBC teaching community an opportunity to share innovative practices and research around teaching, learning, and technology. Workshops are interactive and provide participants an opportunity to network with colleagues. Topics range from active learning in a blended classroom to approaches in peer-based learning. More info LT HubMonday–Friday
9:00 am–4:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Fraser River Room 2.27
Need help with Connect? The LT Hub offers faculty and staff technical and functional support with UBC's learning ecosystem, primarily with Connect and other learning technologies. More info
WordPress & Wiki Clinic (Drop-In)
Every Thursday
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Fraser River Room 2.27
This drop-in clinic is open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for teaching, learning, or administrative purposes. More info
Creating a Course in edXFebruary 16, 2017 | 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
March 2, 2017 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
March 16, 2017 | 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
edX can be used to provide a blended learning experience for campus-based courses, as well as UBC online and distance courses. Learn how to create a course using edX’s web-authoring tool Studio, and explore topics such as structural hierarchy of an edX course, managing content publishing, and controlling content visibility. More info
DIY Media Support SessionFebruary 22, 2017 | March 29, 2017
10:00 am–11:30 am
University Services Building, UBC Studios, Room 0110
Are you working on an educational media project? UBC Studios is offering a support session where professional media specialists can provide answers to your media production questions. More info
Finding, Using, and Remixing Open Resources For Your CoursesFebruary 27, 2017
2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
Are you interested in learning how to find, use, and remix open education resources? Would you like to learn more about how to share resources back to the education community? This session is intended to address common questions concerning openly licensed materials for teaching and learning. More info
Digital Media Project PlanningMarch 28, 2017
11:00 am–12:00 pm
University Services Building, UBC Studios, Room 0110
This session will provide guidance from media professionals on the many things to consider when undertaking a digital media project. More info
Course Design IntensiveJune 12, 14, 16, 2017
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
In this three-day workshop, participants will work, individually and collaboratively, to design or re-design a course they are (or will be) teaching. Throughout the workshop, participants will acquire a broadened understanding of course design concepts and will gain skills and tools they can apply to their own course. More info
Sessions for UBC Graduate Students and TAs
Instructional Skills Workshops
April 22, 23, 29 (Registration now open)
May 6, 7, 13 (Registration opens February 27)
May 21, 27, 28 (Registration opens March 13)
The Grad ISW caters to individuals new at teaching as well as those who wish to refresh and enhance their skills. More info
