From Student to Teacher: Becoming a TA
As part of the Graduate Student Refresher Series, students learned about making the transition from student to Teaching Assistant.
Connect: UBC's New Learning Management System
UBC’s community-wide Name the New LMS Contest has wrapped up after receiving more than 600 submissions.
Be a Part of UBC’s Future: Name Our New Learning Management System!
We want YOU to help us name the new system.
Exploring Variations on a Theme of Highly Effective Teaching
At the opening session of the 2011 CTLT Institute, Dan Pratt provided an overview of the eight research-based qualities of highly effective teachers that apply to the five perspectives of teaching.
Challenging the Notion of Higher Education
In a recent Teaching and Learning with Technology series session, Dr. Richard Keeling and Dr. Richard Hersh of post-secondary consulting firm Keeling & Associates delivered a unique session on the latest research in the scholarship of learning. Their presentation challenged the notions that some individuals hold of the purpose of post-secondary institutions today, and discussed emerging best practices that could re-shape universities for truly higher learning.
Distance and Blended Learning Showcase
The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology organized a Distance and Blended Learning Showcase as part of Celebrate Learning Week.
Improving Quality and Efficiency in Teaching Through the Open Learning Initiative
During Celebrate Learning Week, Dr. Joel Smith and Dr. Marsha Lovett were at UBC to speak about the Carnegie Mellon University Open Learning Initiative.
10th Annual UBC Learning Conference – Afternoon Sessions
Picking up from the morning sessions at the 10th Annual UBC Learning Conference, the afternoon sessions opened up a discussion on the ways to get involved in campus sustainability at UBC, the vision and values of Aboriginal Engagement at UBC, a summary of the World Café discussions which took place prior to the conference, and closing remarks.
10th Annual UBC Learning Conference – Morning Sessions
The 2010 UBC Learning Conference kicked off with opening remarks, a learning spaces panel discussion, and a theatre performance by the Living Lab troupe.
e-Portfolios at a Glance: Doctor of Pharmacy Program
In 2003, UBC launched a campus-wide pilot project that explored the use of e-Portfolios for members of the university community. The project spanned 13 projects at a variety of levels throughout UBC, and included participation from more than 2000 students, instructors, and staff in total. The pilot project ended in 2006 and since then some […]