UBC Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning

Happy #Halloween from the CTL Team! 🎃

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: bit.ly/45pER6V

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: bit.ly/3ZEfuNq

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: bit.ly/3LNhvSb. #RESPECTMagazine #CLW2023 #thoughtleadership #inspiration

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: bit.ly/40uAXbr

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

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!

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!

To all TA students: please contact us at ctl.ubco@ubc.ca 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.

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.

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: bit.ly/3P6Cuj3

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 provost.ok.ubc.ca/nominate.

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: bit.ly/3O6UZ6u

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: bit.ly/3O6UZ6u

Our November newsletter is on its way to our subscribers right now. Have you signed up? Don’t miss out! Click here: bit.ly/3V6p5do

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.

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 | bit.ly/3CyB6Qu

CTL Monthly Newsletter Have you signed up yet? Visit: bit.ly/3V6p5do Don’t miss out on event registrations and highlights, TA announcements, upcoming workshops, helpful resources, and more. See October's newsletter: bit.ly/3CElQm9

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

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: bit.ly/3M6Ikj5