Come and Play with AI
Mondays, June 26 & July 10 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We invite you to join us to play with ChatGPT 4.0 to explore the potential use and risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for teaching and learning. Are you interested in experimenting with DALL.E and Stable Diffusion to create AI images? Do you require support with prompt engineering?
Location: Scarfe 1008, 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6T 1Z4
Note: NO registration needed.
Tech in Transit – H5P: Helpful & Playful Windows to Learning
Tuesday, June 27 | 12pm - 1pm
Technology in Transit is a monthly event organized by the Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI) unit to showcase various learning technologies to students in the Faculty of Education. The purpose of this one-hour session is to raise awareness of different technologies and to show how to incorporate them into classrooms.
In this session, we will explore H5P (HTML5 Package) --- a free and open-source platform for creating, sharing, and reusing interactive content. Easy-to-use yet exceptionally versatile, H5P empowers educators to transform passive content into dynamic learning experiences that foster student comprehension and engagement. Take a peek through these windows to learning!
Location: Foyer, Neville Scarfe Building
Facilitators: Aidan Chua & Ariane Faria dos Santos
Note: You do not need to register for this workshop to attend.
TLEF Consultations
Tuesday, July 4 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LDDI helps faculty with their applications for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects, including cross-faculty collaborations. We provide consultation regarding:
- Pedagogy: course and program design, assessment of learning, active learning, evidence based teaching practices;
- Evaluation: Develop a project evaluation plan, identify the best method(s) to collect evidence, collect and analyze data to determine your project’s impact(s);
- Learning Technology: Learning technology integration, development, learning analytics
- Media: media design and development, graphic design: DIY, emerging media;
- Project: Project planning and budget development for TLEF projects;
Note: This event is for FACULTY ONLY and will be held online on Zoom.
Facilitator: Dr. Natasha Boškić + LDDI Learning Designers
Learning Technologies Drop-Ins
Every Tuesday, July | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Come to our office and meet with our team of technology specialists who will address your learning & educational technology-related questions and provide you with solutions and guidance when using technology to enhance the (virtual & in-person) classroom setting!
Note: NO registration needed.
Come and Play with Hypothesis
Monday, July 17 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
We invite you to join us to explore Hypothesis, a social annotation tool that is fully integrated with Canvas. It allows students to annotate PDFs and websites, share comments and reply to peer's comments. The interactivity can help readings become more active and social. This tool is currently being evaluated (pilot) for official usage at UBC. Join our team of learning technologists and designers who will show you how the tool works and its unique affordances.
Note: NO registration needed.
Games Club Launch Party
Tuesday, August 22 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Test your aim, draw four, or topple a giant Jenga tower at the inaugural Faculty of Education Games Club from 11:30am - 1:30pm on August 22nd. Join the LDDI team for an afternoon of games, lunch and frivolity as we launch our monthly staff and faculty games club. Bring your own games, or join one of ours, and connect with some fabulous folks over some friendly competition outside Scarfe.
Location: Grass meridian outside the Scarfe Building
Games Club Launch Party
Tuesday, August 22
During this event, you could test your aim, draw four, or topple a giant Jenga tower at the inaugural Faculty of Education Games Club. Participants were welcome to join the LDDI team for an afternoon of games, lunch, and frivolity as we launched our monthly staff and faculty games club. You could bring your own games, or join one of ours, and connect with fabulous folks over some friendly competition outside Scarfe.
Learning Technologies and Services for Students
Friday, September 1 | 12pm - 1pm
This orientation workshop for new Faculty of Education students will explore the services and learning technologies available at UBC. We will look into how technology can be used to improve your learning experience, and how to find support if you need it. The session will cover:
- Overview of UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem
- Intro to the Canvas LMS
- Using technology tools in class
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs, Eduardo Rebagliati
Orientation to Learning Technologies for Instructors
Thursday, September 7 | 12pm - 1pm
This orientation workshop for new Faculty of Education instructors will explore the services and learning technologies available at UBC. We will look into how technology can be used to improve your teaching experience, and how to find support if you need it. This session will cover:
- Overview of UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem
- Intro to the Canvas LMS
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs, Eduardo Rebagliati
AI Corner: Bi-weekly Generative AI Conversation
Every 2nd and 4th Monday, starting September 25 | 12pm - 1pm
Whether you have burning questions about Generative AI or wish to explore specific tools, come and join us. In addition to addressing your inquiries, we will also provide updates and showcase popular Generative AI tools. Together we will deepen our understanding of the technology's potential, its impact on teaching and learning, and emerging practices.
This series is primarily for faculty members.
Location: Scarfe Room 313 / Online
Facilitators: Faeyza Mufti and Kristofer Mah
Registration is not required for in-person attendees. Online attendees please register to access the Zoom link.