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Tips: Teaching with Virtual Reality

May 28, 2024

Are you considering using Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance teaching? At UBC Okanagan, we are privileged to have access to tools enabling immersive learning experiences through VR and the CTL is collaboratively working with instructors on ways to maximize the benefits of using the VR medium for learning. With these tools come questions around pedagogical […]

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Academic Director’s June Update – Professional Development Events

May 28, 2024

After the end of classes in April, May brings a time of renewal, community, and reflection for instructors, and the ability to participate in numerous events hosted by CTL. Celebrate Learning Week, a collaboration between CTL and CTLT at UBCV, consisted of over 30 events and workshops with hundreds of participants. I had the privilege […]

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Accessibility Tip | Images: Alt-Text (Functional Visuals)

May 1, 2024

At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on images. ✔ Use descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey the content and purpose of […]

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Indigenous Stories – April 2024

April 30, 2024

The focus of Indigenous Stories this month is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. We want to take this opportunity to highlight key days of significance and opportunities to learn more about these important stories. We hope you take the time to learn, reflect, and connect. Please reach out to Jessica.Bayer@ubc.ca if […]

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TPS Touchpoint: Wellbeing

April 29, 2024

This month’s highlighted results from the Teaching Practices Survey (TPS) focus on wellbeing. 92% of respondents agreed with the statement “My teaching practices have an impact on student wellbeing.” 66% of respondents discuss wellbeing topics with their students. 60% of respondents share resources during class time to help students manage their wellbeing. 41% of respondents […]

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