UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning

The CTL at UBC Okanagan promotes, inspires, and supports excellence, leadership, scholarship, and technologies in teaching and learning

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Happy #Halloween from the CTL Team! 🎃

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Are you engaged in developing classes/curriculum towards access, inclusion, and place-based approaches? Consider joining our new CoP, where we are gathering a group of interested practitioners and applying the “Teaching Squares” model. Find out more here: https://t.co/h1tMLIZMQe

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Taking a moment to appreciate the flags installed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

These flags were installed by Tania Willard to honor the indigenous children who were taken to residential schools, and who never returned. Read more: https://t.co/c2cfYI2qHv

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Big News! Check out Issue 3 of RESPECT Magazine and join the CLW session this Wednesday i.e., May 3rd, 2023. Get inspired by thought-provoking discussions and ideas. Register now at CLW's website: https://t.co/9lVRhfDSU9. #RESPECTMagazine #CLW2023 #thoughtleadership #inspiration

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Exciting news! The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Showcase is happening on May 5, 2023, as part of the CLW at @ubcokanagan. Join us online or in-person to learn about innovative pedagogical practices and assessment techniques. #CLW2023 Register now: https://t.co/mlJlyCuZxx

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Excited for the Celebrate Learning Week UBCO keynote with Bill Cohen on May 2nd! Join @ubcokanagan to learn about snk̓l̕ip’s role in Syilx pedagogy and praxis. Registration is required for UBC-affiliated and non-UBC participants. #CLW2023 #UBCO #IndigenousPedagogy #Syilx

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Thank you to our faculty, staff, and students for their continued support and patience this year. We appreciate you and look forward to working with you in 2023!

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Closure Notice: The CTL wraps up another year! All of our services and programs will be temporarily unavailable over the winter break, from Dec 23 to Jan 3. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause. We look forward to connecting with you in 2023. Happy holidays!

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

To all TA students: please contact us at [email protected] or visit us for 1:1 teaching/Canvas support consultations. We’ll be providing an individualized support model next term. We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding.

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

It is with great excitement that we congratulate Dr. Tarrant on her new appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development! Wishing you the best in this new role, @marietarrant. Looking forward to working with you to better support our UBCO faculty and community.

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

A sneak peek of our 12 Days of Canvas checklist. Get a head start on the upcoming term! We're happy to chat about Canvas features and integrations. Contact us or stop by at your convenience. Phone, email, and zoom consultations are available. Full version: https://t.co/gbyw3vs8vH

[Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic @UBCO_Provost]

Reminder that #UBCO Teaching Award—Intent to Nominate forms are due to Deans' Offices by Friday, Dec 2.

Nominate an outstanding colleague today! Learn more at https://t.co/sWFCsy7pBV.

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Today: Syllabus Design Multi-access Workshop with Firas Moosvi, Barbara Komlos, and Jeannine Kuemmerle. See you there from 1:00 to 2:30 pm!

Register Here: https://t.co/J654qfFker

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Coming up: Syllabus Design Workshop
Nov 29 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm | SCI 331 and Zoom

Introducing the building blocks of course syllabi + adhering to university guidelines while being student-centered. Bring a draft and get feedback!

Details and registration: https://t.co/J654qfFker

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Our November newsletter is on its way to our subscribers right now. Have you signed up? Don’t miss out! Click here: https://t.co/DuExuqPNy6

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A bittersweet moment, but a sincere thank you for your dedication and leadership. Kudos for your next journey @UMichPrezOno.

With great pleasure, we officially welcome Dr. Buszard to the UBC Okanagan family. We are confident that you’ll navigate us toward further success.

[Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic @UBCO_Provost]

Please join me in welcoming my colleague and friend @DBuszard to the role of Interim President and Vice-Chancellor @UBC as she starts her role today. Her leadership has had an immense impact @UBCOkanagan and I look forward to our continued collaboration!

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Starting Friday the right way with our "Developing Course Outcomes" multi-access workshop. Interested in this topic but unable to attend this morning? You can join us for a 2nd working + feedback session on Oct 18.

Register here | https://t.co/O1gHjoTpV2

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CTL Monthly Newsletter

Have you signed up yet? Visit: https://t.co/DuExuqPNy6

Don’t miss out on event registrations and highlights, TA announcements, upcoming workshops, helpful resources, and more.

See October's newsletter: https://t.co/2lbEYcWHyv

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At this moment, we would like to congratulate Dr. Buszard on her newest appointment! We look forward to working closely with you @DBuszard to further support and advance teaching excellence

[UBC Media Relations @UBCNews]

#UBC appoints Dr. Deborah Buszard as Interim President and Vice-Chancellor https://t.co/fpxiPVWkQ4

[UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning @UBCOCTL]

Coming up: SoTL Talk
🗓️Monday, Oct. 24 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
📍SCI 331 & Zoom

All new and returning instructors, lecturers, professors, and TA supervisors are welcome to join.
You can also register here: https://t.co/90TxY6ayen