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Seeking Deputy Academic Director, CTLT
The CTLT is looking to appoint a tenured UBC Vancouver faculty member to be our Deputy Academic Director. See details and apply by February 15.
Edubytes — Looking back at 2021
In the December edition of Edubytes, the editorial team looks back on the resources, articles and stories that stood out across the year in teaching and learning. The team consists of Sunah Cho, Manuel Dias, Will Engle, Marie Krbavac, Stephen Michaud, Jeff Miller, and Jason Myers.
Keep Teaching Series: Bridging the accessibility gap through Universal Design for Learning
Two instructors share their experience and tips on the key aspects to consider when implementing this approach into a course.
Students as Partners (SaP) Fund
Brand-new funding supports faculty-student collaboration on undergraduate course redesign at UBC Vancouver. Learn more.
Curriculum renewal
In the November edition of Edubytes, we’re pleased to share insights from within our own team at the CTLT. Our guest editor is PJ Rayner, Curriculum Consultant at the CTLT, in collaboration with the Curriculum and Course Services team (Andrea Han, Roselynn Verwood, Carrie Hunter, Nausheen Shafiq).
2021 CTLT Winter Institute
This annual week-long initiative focuses on showcasing teaching and learning practices and resources to support a sustainable, inclusive and thriving community at UBC. Register for the online events, workshops and panels from December 6–9.
Open educational resources in STEM
In the October edition of Edubytes newsletter, Dr. Agnes d’Entremont, associate professor of teaching in UBC’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, shares some of the unique challenges and opportunities for open educational resources (OERs) in STEM fields.
Call for applications for Open Educational Resource grants
Apply now for a Rapid Innovation Grant to help you incorporate and increase awareness of open educational resources at UBC Vancouver.
3M National Teaching Fellowship nominations open for 2022
The 3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the post-secondary level. The award recognizes and rewards a faculty member who, in addition to being known for extraordinary teaching, is active in promoting exemplary teaching in others. The Call for Nominations for 2022 is now open. […]
Digital and micro-credentials
In the September edition of Edubytes newsletter, Michelle Lamberson and Larry Bouthillier explore the emerging field of digital credentials, with a look at the broader higher education landscape as well as activity at UBC.
