Past Events

Halloween Games Day

Halloween Games Day

Tuesday, October 31 | 12pm – 1pm

LDDI hosted spooktacular Halloween Games Day in Scarfe 1008. You had the option to bring your own games or join one of ours, giving everyone the chance to connect with some fabulous folks over some friendly competition.

TLEF Consultations

TLEF Consultations

Thursday, October 26 | 12pm – 1pm

During this workshop, LDDI helped faculty with their applications for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects, including cross-faculty collaborations. Session provided 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).

Presenters:  Natasha Boškić

Introduction to Articulate

Introduction to Articulate

Tuesday, October 24 | 12pm – 1:30pm

This Articulate Rise 360 workshop for faculty and staff provides a comprehensive introduction to Rise 360’s responsive and engaging features, from building a course structure and populating it with content to adding interactive activities and assessment questions. This workshop was offered for The Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre staff only. If you are interested in workshops like this for your unit, contact LDDI at lddi.educ@ubc.ca.

Turnitin for Teaching and Learning

Turnitin for Teaching and Learning

Wednesday, October 18 | 12pm – 1pm

In this workshop, we explored and discussed Turnitin, a plagiarism-checking tool with more functionality than you might expect. Opportunity to learn about how it works, how you can use it in the classroom, and discuss educative approaches to using Turnitin with students. This workshop covered: Overview of Turnitin, Affordances and issues, Demonstration of Turnitin’s different functions, Suggested approaches for implementation.

ComPAIR for Teaching and Learning

ComPAIR for Teaching and Learning

Friday, October 13 | 10am

During this session, we explored ComPAIR, a peer review tool that adds comparison to the process of students reviewing one another’s work. We demonstrated the platform’s components, overall functionality, and unique affordances for teaching and learning. This workshop was offered for ELI faculty members only. If you are interested in workshops like this for your unit, contact LDDI at lddi.educ@ubc.ca.

FA Canvas Orientation (for TEO)

FA Canvas Orientation (for TEO)

Wednesday, October 4 | 10am – 11am

This session covered an overview of the Canvas Learning Management System, moving content into a Canvas Course, setting up the homepage, syllabus, assignments, and modules, and a review of external tools Zoom and LOCR.

LDDI Open House: Stardust Voyage

LDDI Open House: Stardust Voyage

Tuesday, September 26 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm

During this Event, The Learning Design and Digital Innovation (LDDI) Unit invited FoE instructors and staff to join our Stardust Voyage on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. LDDI hosted an Open House lunch and galactic treasure hunt

Orientation to Learning Technologies for Instructors

Orientation to Learning Technologies for Instructors

Thursday, September 7 | 12pm – 1pm

During this orientation workshop, new Faculty of Education instructors explored UBC’s services and learning technologies. We delved into how technology can enhance the teaching experience, and how Instructors can find support if needed. This session covered:

Overview of UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem
Intro to the Canvas LMS

Learning Technologies and Services for Students

Learning Technologies and Services for Students

Friday, September 1 | 12pm – 1pm

During this event, the new Faculty of Education students explored UBC’s services and learning technologies. We looked into how technology can be used to improve students’ learning experience, and how to find support if they need it. The session  covered :

Overview of UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem
Intro to the Canvas LMS
Using technology tools in class

Games Club Launch Party

Games Club Launch Party

Tuesday, August 22 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

During this Game Launch Party, you could test your aim, draw four, or topple a giant Jenga tower at the inaugural Faculty of Education Games Club. As the LDDI team launched its monthly staff and faculty games club, you could bring your own games, or join one of ours, and connect with some fabulous folks over some friendly competition outside Scarfe.