Cultivating Empathy Through Digital Storytelling
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
This Viewpoints panel discussion explored how digital storytelling can cultivate empathy, deepen understanding and inspire meaningful change across educational and community contexts. Designed for faculty, staff and students, the session highlighted intentional approaches to digital innovation that foster connection and transform learning — within and beyond the classroom.
Panelists shared insights from their research and practice in areas such as ecological storytelling, immersive audio experiences, multimodal literacies and community-based digital narratives. Together, they addressed critical considerations including ethical storytelling, digital equity, and authentic human connection, guided by the ABCs of Intention: Awareness, Betterment and Care.
Panel: Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen, Dr. Maureen Kendrick, Dr. Kathleen Deering & Dr. Siobhán Wittig McPhee
LDDI Drop-In
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 12 pm – 1 pm
This session for Faculty of Education faculty members, sessional instructors and TAs offered advice about course design, course facilitation strategies, digital tools such as Canvas and Zoom, and more. Our experienced team members answered instructor questions and empowered participants with guidance and resources for creating engaging learning experiences.
Facilitators: The LDDI Team
LDDI Drop-In
Monday, August 18, 2025 | 12 pm – 1 pm
This session for Faculty of Education faculty members, sessional instructors and TAs offered advice about course design, course facilitation strategies, digital tools such as Canvas and Zoom, and more. Our experienced team members answered instructor questions and empowered participants with guidance and resources for creating engaging learning experiences.
Facilitators: The LDDI Team
Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) Consultations
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
During this workshop, LDDI supported faculty with their applications for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects, including cross-faculty collaborations. The session provided consultation on:
- Pedagogical/course design solutions
- Technical support and recommendations for tools and technologies
- Evaluation strategies
- Project management
- Budget planning
- Liaising with other units like the Center for Teaching Learning and Technology (CTLT)
Facilitators: Faeyza Mufti and LDDI Team
Blending AI and Human Creativity in Learning
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
This Viewpoints panel discussion delved into the dynamic intersection of generative AI and human creativity in shaping meaningful learning experiences. Designed for faculty, staff, and students, this panel explored how AI can support educators and learners to innovate, personalize education, brainstorm ideas, and tackle challenges. At the same time, it addressed critical concerns, including over-reliance on AI, the potential impact on critical thinking, and ethical implications.
Panelists: Dr. Ron Darvin, Dr. Danny Bakan, Dr. Sonya Woloshen and Mike Elkoussy
Creativity, Play & Spontaneity for Educators
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
In this interactive, participatory workshop, Erica Mohan and Jude Walker (EDST) showed 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 shared their own experiences and introduced 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.
Presenters: Dr. Jude Walker and Dr. Erica Mohan (EDST)
Podcasting as Creative Pedagogy
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This Viewpoints panel discussion showcased creative and emerging uses of podcasting for teaching and learning. Designed for faculty, staff and students, this panel explored how to leverage podcasting to enhance multimodality, accessibility, student engagement and connection to land and place. At the same time, it unveiled the creative and technical process of podcast production, including low-tech recording, editing, and sharing strategies and opportunities for collaboration.
Panelists: Dr. Rob VanWynsberghe, Dr. Iris Berger and Dr. Daniel Cox
LDDI Drop-In
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 12 pm – 1:30 pm
This session for Faculty of Education faculty members, sessional instructors and TAs offered advice about course design, course facilitation strategies, digital tools such as Canvas and Zoom, and more. Our experienced team members answered instructor questions and empowered participants with guidance and resources for creating engaging learning experiences.
Facilitators: The LDDI Team
Creative Writing in a Connected World
Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This Viewpoints panel discussion engaged with the evolving landscape of creative writing in the digital age. Tailored for faculty, staff, and students, the event delved into how technology is reshaping the way we write, teach, and engage with creative content. Our panelists shared 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. This panel offered valuable perspectives and practical advice on future of creative writing and incorporating more technology in your classroom.
TEC Expo 2024
Tuesday, November 19 – Thursday, November 21, 2024
The 11th Annual Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo was designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms at UBC. TEC Expo 2024 was open to all members of the UBC community, across disciplines and University locations. It was a three-day long celebration, from November 19 to November 21, and consisted of a combination of in-person and virtual engaging conversations.
Facilitators: LDDI Team