As part of the Enterprise Video Platform (EVP) project, UBC is engaging with faculty, students, and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan to understand what the UBC community has experienced with the current enterprise video platforms and their needs for integrating video in their teaching. This engagement will ensure we select a new video […]
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an internationally certified program designed to increase teaching effectiveness and encourage reflection on teaching practice. The workshop is 24 hours long and is typically conducted over 4-5 days. The ISW approach is founded on several core activities which include: participant-led mini-lessons; participant-led feedback; and theme sessions. Confidentiality, peer support and facilitator guidance […]
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Audio Visual & Creative Services (IT) at UBC Okanagan invite you to join us for a classroom technology show and tell on August 24th or 29th. Back to school for new faculty in 2023 means back to teaching in the classroom. This 90-minute drop-in session is […]
In this 90-minute workshop participants will gain an understanding of what learning outcomes are and the purposes they serve at the course, program, and institutional levels. They will explore options for categorizing learning, and use tips and examples to craft learning outcomes specific to their own course(s). A rubric will be provided for participants […]
This panel, primarily aimed at new faculty or sessional instructors teaching at UBC Okanagan in the fall, will feature a panel of faculty hosted by the Associate Provost, Academic Programs, Teaching and Learning, exploring key topics that are important to know if you are new to teaching at UBC (even if you have significant teaching […]
Whether you are drafting a syllabus for a new course or updating one from a previous term, we invite you to drop by the Syllabus Studio for consultation and tips. Beforehand, we encourage you to visit the CTL Course Syllabus webpage for a Syllabus Checklist, suggested language, a Learner-Centred Syllabus Rubric, and recording & slides for an […]
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Audio Visual & Creative Services (IT) at UBC Okanagan invite you to join us for a classroom technology show and tell on August 24th or 29th. Back to school for new faculty in 2023 means back to teaching in the classroom. This 90-minute drop-in session is […]
What would you like students to take away from your first meeting with them? Beyond introducing the syllabus, the first day of class is an opportunity to connect with students, invite engagement, and generate excitement around your course. Students will expect to hear about course logistics, materials, and assignments, but they would also appreciate insights […]
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