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.

CTLT Winter Institute The CTLT Winter Institute is a time for colleagues to come together during the mid-academic year and review innovative teaching practices. It is an opportunity to network with colleagues, review the practical application of techniques, and discuss practices that are successful in varying environments. This year’s Winter Institute will be held December 5-15, 2016.
 

Course Design Intensive

December 5, 7, 9
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

The Course Design Intensive is a three-day workshop in which participants work, individually and collaboratively, to design or re-design a course they are (or will be) teaching. More info
 

Mid-Year Faculty Check-In

December 6, 2016
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22

New faculty are invited to a mid-year check-in to reflect on the term and learn about programs and services available to support their career. More info

Faculty Experiences with Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Do’s and Don’tsDecember 6, 2016
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
 
In this interactive panel, faculty members who participate in the SoTL Seed program will share their tips and experiences from researching their own teaching practices. More info

Using Your Teaching Portfolio to Showcase Your Educational LeadershipDecember 6, 2016
2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chilcotin Room 256
 
This session is open to anyone interested in creating or developing a teaching portfolio to document their educational leadership and highlight their strengths, growth, and accomplishments as instructors. More info

How Teaching Practices Influence Student Mental Health and WellbeingDecember 8, 2016
9:30 am–11:30 am
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
 
Learn how instructional practices can have a positive impact on the student learning experience. Participants will leave with instructional tools that will not only promote, but also inspire curriculum that incorporates student wellbeing in the classroom. More info

First Year Experience ForumDecember 8, 2016
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
 
Faculty members who teach first year students in any discipline are invited to come together and make connections with other instructors and staff who support the first year experience through the University’s orientation and transition programs. More info

Open Practices: Wikipedia-Based Assignment in Your ClassroomDecember 8, 2016
2:00 pm–3:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
 
This hands-on workshop will look at how Wikipedia is being used in UBC classrooms and explore authentic learning that changes the role of the student from a consumer to a producer of knowledge. More info

Student Peer Feedback: Why and How?December 12, 2016
10:00 am–11:30 am
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chilcotin Room 256
 
Learn more about student peer feedback practices and explore the potential for using peer feedback in your own course. More info

Doing Geography in the Field – A Field Course in BCDecember 12, 2016
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chilcotin Room 256

Learn about a field experience course that gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned during their degree and develop and use their soft skills. More info

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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
 

DIY Media Learning Community: The Why What and How of DIY Media Production: Instructors’ Perspectives

November 17, 2016
11:00 am–12:00 pm
University Services Building, UBC Studios, Room 0110

Learn about the why, what, and how of producing your own media (tutorials) to support student learning. Faculty members will be on hand to share what they’ve learned as well as tips and advice about producing media for students. More info
 

Creating a Course in edX

November 17, 2016
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22

Explore how to create a course using edX’s web-authoring tool Studio as well as topics such as structural hierarchy of an edX course, managing content publishing, and controlling content visibility. More info

TLEF Proposal Development Drop-In Session

 
CLAS WorkshopNovember 21 | December 6
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
 
Learn more about CLAS, a web-based system that integrates video playback, time based annotation and commenting, recording, and media management, all into one application. More info

DIY Media Support SessionNovember 30, 2016
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
 

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Sessions for UBC Graduate Students and TAs 

Graduate Student Teaching Drop-in

Instructional Skills Workshops

January 29, February 4, 5 (Registration opens November 21)
February 10, 11, 12 (Registration opens December 5)

The Grad ISW caters to individuals new at teaching as well as those who wish to refresh and enhance their skills. More info
 

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SoTL Seed Fund The SoTL Seed Fund is a grant opportunity for faculty members to conduct research in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Selected projects incorporate research on teaching and learning in higher education with a potential for significant contributions to the UBC community and beyond. Apply by December 1, 2016. More info