September 20

In this workshop, we explored AI in a language learning context. We discussed how AI is already being used in English language learning classrooms, and demonstrated some tools with utility for language learning, as well as their limitations. We demonstrated Copilot text and voice functionality and ElevenLabs AI Voice cloning. We also facilitated critical conversations surrounding ethical AI use, student privacy, language accuracy, AI literacy, confidence building and how certain types of English are privileged over others in the AI sphere.

Facilitators:
Faeyza Mufti, Gabrielle Coombs and Eduardo Rebagliati

Wednesday, October 9

In this workshop, the LLED 368 class will join us at our new Studio B - Discovery Lab to explore virtual and augmented reality technologies. This exploration will be followed by a discussion on the educational applications and implications of extended reality (XR) technologies.

Location: Scarfe 1008

Facilitators:
LDDI Team

Note: This workshop is only available to the LLED 368 class.

Wednesday, October 23 | 12 pm – 1 pm

During this workshop, LDDI will support faculty with their applications for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects, including cross-faculty collaborations. The session will provide consultation on:

• Pedagogical/course design solutions

• Technical support and recommendation for tools and technologies
• Evaluation strategies
• Project management
• Budget planning
• Liaising with other units like the Center for Teaching Learning and Technology (CTLT).

This is a hybrid event that offers both online and in-person attendance options. If you plan to attend online, please register using the button below to receive the Zoom meeting link.



Location: Online (Zoom) and In-Person at Scarfe 1008

Facilitators:
Dr. Jamilee Baroud
LDDI Team

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Lungs of the Earth is a spatialised sound installation inspired by field recordings from the Amazon rainforest, recorded by sound artist Felix Blume and mixed by composer Bernardo Alvarado Rojas. Four elemental poems by Brazilian writers—”Water” by Patrizia Longhitano, “Fire” by Virna Teixeira, “Air” by Alyssa Martens, and “Earth” by Monika Radojevic—take audiences on a narrative journey, highlighting the call and response between animal and human voices.

The installation serves as a monument to the songs being lost to deforestation and climate change, and encourages audiences to develop a personal relationship with the story of ‘the last forest’ through a multi-sensory and interactive exhibition environment.

Lungs of the Earth is supported by the Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre and the Canada Council for the Arts.



Dates and Times:
Thursday, November 14: 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday, November 15: 1 pm - 7 pm
Saturday, November 16: 10 am - 5 pm


Location:
Lobe Studio, 713 E Hastings



Cost:
Pay-what-you-can entry

November 19–21

The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo was created as an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms at UBC. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, across disciplines and University locations. The eleventh TEC Expo will be a three-day long celebration, from November 19 to November 21. TEC Expo will consist of a combination of in-person and virtual engaging conversations.



Presenters and Schedule:

View the schedule and the list of presenters.



Dates:

Tuesday, November 19 (in-person) | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Wednesday, November 20 (virtual) | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 

Thursday, November 21 (virtual) | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Neville Scarfe Lobby & Online

Registration Information: Please register to receive the Zoom links for the virtual sessions. Registration is not required to attend the in-person session.

Facilitators:
LDDI Team

Thursday, November 28 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us for a panel discussion that engages with the evolving landscape of creative writing in the digital age. This Viewpoints event, tailored for faculty, staff, and students, will delve into how technology is reshaping the way we write, teach, and engage with creative content. Our panelists will share insights on the integration of digital tools in creative writing pedagogy, the impact of artificial intelligence on authorship, and the new opportunities and challenges that arise from technology-mediated writing environments. Whether you are curious about the future of creative writing or looking to incorporate more technology in your classroom, this panel will offer valuable perspectives and practical advice.



Panelists: Michelle Blown, Wendy Traas and Karen O'Regan



Location: Online (Zoom)

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January & February 2025

Join us at LDDI’s Studio B Discovery Lab for an insightful exploration of podcasting in education. Learn about the impactful role of podcasts in teaching and learning, including benefits such as increased engagement, as well as important considerations for educators looking to integrate podcasts into their curriculums.



Discover cutting-edge tools like Descript for easy editing and Spotify for hosting and analytics, enhancing your podcast production. We’ll also cover microphone selection and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve audio quality and ensure a professional sound.



This presentation will also provide practical strategies for podcast success, including structuring your content effectively, preparing thoughtful questions, and employing storytelling techniques to maximize impact.



How It Works: This presentation is available on demand as a field trip experience at Studio B Discovery Lab. Faculty of Education instructors can book a session and bring their students for an engaging, hands-on learning opportunity. Faculty of Education instructors, faculty, and staff are also welcome to book a visit to experience the presentation individually or with a group.

For booking contact us at lddi.educ@ubc.ca

Location: Studio B Discovery Lab – Scarfe 1009

Facilitators: LDDI Team

Tuesday, January 21 | 12 pm - 1:30 pm

Do you have questions about learning design or learning technologies? Join us in-person or online for a drop-in session offering advice about course design, course facilitation strategies, digital tools such as Canvas and Zoom, and more. Our experienced team members will answer your questions and empower you with guidance and resources for creating engaging learning experiences.

This session is open to all Faculty of Education faculty members, sessional instructors and TAs. Please register below to receive the Zoom link for the online session, or just come by the LDDI office during the in-person session and a member of our team will be happy to chat with you.

Session Times:
In Person: 12 pm - 12:45 pm
Online: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Location:
Neville Scarfe, Room 1008 or Zoom

Facilitators:
The LDDI Team

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Tuesday, March 11 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a panel discussion that showcases creative and emerging uses of podcasting for teaching and learning. Designed for faculty, staff and students, this panel will explore how to leverage podcasting to enhance multimodality, accessibility, student engagement and connection to land and place. At the same time, it will unveil the creative and technical process of podcast production, including low-tech recording, editing, and sharing strategies and opportunities for collaboration.

Panelists: Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe, Dr. Iris Berger & Dr. Daniel Cox

Location: Online (Zoom)

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Tuesday, April 1 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Being creative and integrating play into university teaching can feel like too much work, chaotic, and even inappropriate: after all, what’s so playful about teaching Dewey, Deleuze, or Derrida? And, where is there even space in the curriculum?

Yet, not everything in teaching needs to be preplanned, prepped, predicted and predictable. Spontaneity can further safety in the classroom. And play in teaching can even be a way of challenging the neoliberal and colonial structures in which we work.

In this interactive, participatory workshop, Erica Mohan and Jude Walker (EDST) will show how creativity, play and spontaneity is an attitude we can adopt in our teaching rather than something to add onto our already packed syllabi. They will share their own experiences and introduce participants to activities they have used in their classes, from games to role-plays to improv and artistic playful engagements, all of which support risk-taking, make teaching and learning more fun and further the learning of both teachers and students.

This workshop welcomes faculty members, instructors, TAs and graduate students — anyone who teaches adults in some way — who are interested in exploring how creativity, play and spontaneity can improve their pedagogy and bring more joy to their teaching.

Presenters: Erica Mohan & Jude Walker

Location: Neville Scarfe, Room 1007

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