Assignments, Rubrics and SpeedGrader in Canvas

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session to get familiar with the assignment, rubrics, and grading functions in Canvas. Take advantage of the workshop season and lower the number of student emails you’ll receive!

Free

Quizzes in Canvas

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session as we cover quizzes, accommodations, and pedagogical considerations. Further your knowledge and support your students in the process!

Free

Communication Tools in Canvas

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session to explore Canvas’ tools for written communication. Minimize conflict and stay connected with your students at the same time!

Free

Gradebook and Assignment Groups

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session to learn all about Canvas and grading. Save your and your learners’ time, this is a workshop you can’t miss!

Free

Cancelled: Media in Canvas

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This workshop has been cancelled. The CTL would like to apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.

Free

Cancelled: Syllabus Design

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This workshop has been postponed and will be offered at a later date. The CTL would like to apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused. Thank you

Free

Developing Course Learning Outcomes

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session to examine and reflect upon course learning outcomes. It’s an opportunity to practice, prepare and get some feedback!

Free

New Faculty Welcome – CTL Orientation

Engineering, Management, and Education Building (EME) 1137 Alumni Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session to learn more about teaching and learning resources and practices at UBCO and how the CTL can support you, teaching excellence, and student success! Drop-in technology demo to follow.

Free

Classroom Technology Show and Tell

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us in this 90-minute session to ask questions, and get instructions, tips, and/or feedback on classroom technology. Check out the latest setup for UBCO classrooms and learn a thing or two from the CTL and AV/Creative Services staff. This is a drop-in session.

Free

First Day of Class

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this 90-minute workshop, faculty from across campus will share their strategies around four principles for planning an impactful first day

Free

Cancelled: Canvas Groups and iPeer

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

This event has been cancelled. Join us in this 90-minute session to learn how to improve the group work experience.

Free

Classroom Technology Drop-In and Demo (BYOD)

Library Building (LIB) 3287 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us as the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Audio Visual & Creative Services (IT) host a demo session. This is your chance to practice using the technology at your disposal for this upcoming term!

Free

SpreedGrader for Teaching Assistants

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

UBCO | CTL Event Modality: In-person Location: SCI 331  Facilitators: Sarin Pokhrel (CTL Learning Design Intern), Ahlam Bavi (CTL Learning Design Intern), Muskan Jaswal (CTL Learning Technologies Rover) The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) invites you to join us for a 60-minute session on SpeedGrader, Canvas' grading tool. By the end of […]

Free

Developing Course Learning Outcomes: Working and Feedback Session

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

UBCO | CTL Workshop Date: Friday, October 14, 2022 Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Modality: Multi-access Location: SCI 331 and Zoom Facilitators: Barbara Komlos and Jacqueline Barnett The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning would like to invite you to this multi-access workshop. You have the choice of joining us either in person […]

Free

Developing Course Learning Outcomes: Working and Feedback Session

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

UBCO | CTL Workshop Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Modality: Multi-access Location: SCI 331 and Zoom Facilitators: Barbara Komlos, Jeannine Kuemmerle, and Jacqueline Barnett The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning would like to invite you to this multi-access workshop. You have the choice of joining us either in person or online via […]

Free

Responding to Disclosures for Teaching Assistants: FASS, FCCS, FHSD, and Education

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

UBCO | CTL Event Modality: In-person Location: SCI 331  Facilitators: Johanna Black, Education, and Prevention Specialist The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) invites you to join us for a two-hour session on disclosures. This session is for TAs in the faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Creative and Critical Studies, Health and […]

Free

Responding to Disclosures for Teaching Assistants: FOM, FOS, and Engineering

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

UBCO | CTL Event Modality: In-person Location: SCI 331  Facilitators: Johanna Black, Education, and Prevention Specialist The UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) invites you to join us for a two-hour session on disclosures. This session is for TAs in the faculties of Management, Science, and the School of Engineering. NOTE: It is […]

Free

Program Learning Outcomes Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will acquire the understanding and helpful tips needed to craft effective learning outcomes specific to their own academic programs.

Syllabus Design

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Modality: Multi-access Location: SCI 331 & Zoom Presenters: Firas Moosvi, Barbara Komlos, and Jeannine Kuemmerle. Many faculty members grapple with the tension between syllabi that conform to departmental and university guidelines and ones that are creative, student-centred, and friendly.  How might the syllabus assist your learners in mapping their progress through the course? This 90-minute […]

Connecting on Academic Integrity at UBC Okanagan

Online virtual event

Event postponed—watch for a revised date coming soon. This discussion will bring together an exciting panel of faculty members and teaching assistants from different disciplines for a thought-provoking conversation about academic integrity in the classroom, discipline-specific concerns, and practices to inform professional identity.

Program Learning Outcomes Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will acquire the understanding and helpful tips needed to craft effective learning outcomes specific to their own academic programs.

Program Learning Outcomes Workshop

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will acquire the understanding and helpful tips needed to craft effective learning outcomes specific to their own academic programs.

Leveraging Student Feedback on Midpoint Surveys

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this 60-minute workshop, participants will learn about the benefits and resources available for using midpoint surveys to obtain student input on their class halfway through the term and leveraging feedback to improve students’ experiences and maximize participation in end-term SEI evaluations. Link for In-Person Registration Link for Zoom Registration

Free

Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

Science Building (SCI) 1177 Research Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

In this course, our aim is to explore researching teaching and learning across the disciplines through a facilitated research development process to design a teaching and learning-focused research project – from defining a research question and placing that question in the context of the relevant literatures, to determining appropriate research methodologies and exploring the ethical […]

Free