Zoom Exploration

Thursday, January 14 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Zoom is a web-conferencing application for moderating classes, meetings, or other group collaborations virtually. Join us for this session to learn more about Zoom and actively explore features that you can use for teaching virtual classes!

Facilitator: Arshiya Malik




Evaluation in SpeedGrader

Wednesday, January 20 | 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Learn how to grade and give feedback in Canvas using a time-saving tool called Speedgrader. Get hands-on experience including exploring how to give your students enhanced feedback using document annotation, media comments, and rubrics.

Facilitators: Tara Rogic + Faeyza Mufti




Creating Interactive Content with H5P

Thursday, January 21 | 2:00PM-3:00PM

Want to make online learning a more interactive experience for students? Learn how to easily create interactive, shareable, reusable content in H5P and easily embed content into Canvas.

Facilitators: Parm Gill + Micah Pryne




Asynchronous Teaching: Using Video in Course Design

Thursday, January 28 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

Adapting to online teaching can be challenging. In this session, we will talk about the whys of using video in asynchronous teaching and the tools available to instructors to adapt to the online learning environment.

Facilitator: Helen DeWaard

Co-facilitator: Arshiya Malik




H5P Design Studio

Wednesday, February 3 | 1:00PM-2:00PM

Need expert help taking your H5P objects to the next level? We have you covered! This workshop offers a space where we support you in creating interactive content with H5P.

Facilitators: Ian Linkletter & Micah Pryne




Breakout Rooms and Discussion Forums for Student Collaboration

Thursday, February 11 | 2:00PM-3:00PM

Synchronous and asynchronous discussions can be an important part of creating community, sharing knowledge, and engaging students in group activities. Explore tools and techniques for using breakout rooms and discussion forums for student collaborations and discussions.

Facilitators: Simone Hausknecht & Arshiya Malik




Teaching Online: UBC Instructors Share Their Experiences

Wednesday, February 17 | 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Learn about essential online teaching practices. In this session we will be integrating the recommendations and suggestions of select UBC instructors to help reflect upon our personal challenges and areas of growth in online teaching.

Facilitators: Ian Linkletter & Helen DeWaard




Creating a Culture of Care

Thursday, February 18 | 1:00PM-2:00PM

Get tips and strategies for creating e-learning environments that are welcoming, engaging, compassionate, and flexible enough to accommodate the diverse strengths and needs of our learners and faculty.

Facilitators: Dr. Roberta Borgen & Parm Gill




Alternative Assessment Practices

Wednesday, February 24 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

A look at some of the assessment practices that can be used in the online environment as alternatives to traditional assessment strategies.

Facilitators: Meghan McMillen & Arshiya Malik




Recording Lectures with Kaltura Capture and Zoom

Thursday, March 4 | 1PM – 2PM

Learn all about Kaltura – a video platform for instructors and students to record and share video content – and Zoom, and best practices in using these tools for teaching remote classes.

Facilitators: Arshiya Malik & Micah Pryne