UBC student campaign raises awareness about nuclear weapons
Five UBC students have launched the #CTBTcountdown challenge, a campaign to raise awareness about nuclear weapons.
TLEF Large Projects call for proposals open
The call for proposals for Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Projects above $50,000 is open.
UBC selects Canvas for new learning technology environment
We are pleased to announce that following extensive consultation and evaluation, UBC has selected the Canvas platform (by Instructure) as the replacement for Blackboard Learn (Connect).
TLEF Showcase and poster session
In May, the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) hosted a TLEF Showcase during UBC’s Celebrate Learning Week.
Learning Technology Environment Renewal project update
After a successful Request for Proposal process, we are currently negotiating a contract with the preferred vendor and expect an announcement to be made to the UBC community in the next two to three weeks.
Integrating Indigenous knowledges in teaching: When will we be ready?
On May 2 the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology held a panel discussion on integrating Indigenous content and perspectives in the classroom.
Keynote discusses the science behind successful learning
Quizzes and tests can be a powerful tool for learning, according to Dr. Henry L. “Roddy” Roediger, the keynote speaker for the 9th annual Celebrate Learning Week.
Open Dialogues: How to do open courses
Gregor Kiczales, professor of computer science and Senior Advisor for Digital Learning Strategy, has been doing open since before it was called open.
Announcement of Deputy Academic Director
Dr. Christina Hendricks has been appointed as the new Deputy Academic Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Application for SoTL Seed Fund has been extended
The application deadline has been extended to June 9, 2017, and results will be announced on June 15.
