Practice Practice Practice
Did you know that the CTL offers “dry run” services for synchronous online and multi-access delivery? If you are teaching a class in one of these delivery modes in an upcoming semester and want to brush up on your skills in a supportive, low stakes environment, we are here for you. To arrange, please email ctl.helpdesk@ubc.ca.
DIY Lightboard
We are thrilled to share that faculty have been booking the lightboard. Would you like to create highly engaging and visually stunning videos to embed into your lecture, website, or study resources? The UBC Okanagan Lightboard Studio is available for use by faculty and staff in SCI 331. To learn how to use the lightboard or book the […]
SoTL Seed Program
The SoTL Seed Program is now accepting proposals. This program provides graduate research assistants, collegial support, and complementary funding for projects that seek to research and evaluate impactful pedagogies. Deadline is May 20, 2025. The SoTL Dissemination Fund continues to accept applications on a rolling basis. This fund supports the publishing and dissemination of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning work and may be used to […]
Learning in Abundance
Education technology is an evolving landscape. From the frontiers of massive open online courses (MOOCs) to pandemic teaching to AI, much has changed in how learning technology is applied in post-secondary education and how post-secondary students learn. David Cormier, author and Interim Director of Curriculum Development and Delivery at Thompson Rivers University, has been a constant voice […]
Ready, Set, Canvas!
Ready, Set, Canvas! With the Summer term upon us, here’s a quick checklist to make sure your Canvas course is ready to go: 🔧 Course Setup Merge sections? Contact CTL to combine lectures, labs, or tutorials. Library Reserves (LOCR): Add your reading list via the Library Online Course Reserves. Early access (Optional): Open your course early so students can preview materials. […]
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