Workshops to support teaching and learning online
Join us for virtual workshops that will introduce you to our supported learning technologies and learning design principles.
Find uniquely tailored support to help you adapt your course for the online environment and prepare you for teaching online. Our workshops are especially for instructors and staff in the Faculty of Education.
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Events
Music Education & AI: Innovations, Challenges, and Possibilities
July – August 2025
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the music landscape — from composition and performance to education and analysis. This workshop will explore the evolving relationship between AI and music, highlighting creative techniques, notable case studies, and emerging ethical concerns. Participants will examine the role of AI in music education today, weighing its benefits, challenges, and future potential. A range of tools will be introduced for learning, transcription, production, and experimentation, including platforms like Melody Scanner, Tone Transfer, and Udio. The session will conclude with a hands-on group activity designed to spark discussion, creativity, and critical thinking around the role of AI in musical learning and expression. 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 TeamLDDI Drop-In (August 18)
Monday, August 18 | 12 pm – 1 pm
Do you have questions about learning design or learning technologies? Join us 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. No registration is required — come by the LDDI office any time during the drop-in session and a member of our team will be happy to chat with you.
Location: Neville Scarfe, Room 1008
Facilitators: The LDDI Team
LDDI Drop-In (August 28)
Thursday, August 28 | 12 pm – 1 pm
Do you have questions about learning design or learning technologies? Join us 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. No registration is required — come by the LDDI office any time during the drop-in session and a member of our team will be happy to chat with you.
Location: Neville Scarfe, Room 1008
Facilitators: The LDDI Team
Partner with us!
LDDI is now offering workshops by request for Faculty of Education instructors, units and departments. We partner with instructors to share in-class workshops with their students on topics related to learning design or learning technology, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and more. Contact LDDI to learn more or request a workshop for your unit, department or class.
Here is some feedback from participants in a workshop on AI in the classroom:
“I loved it, very well-rounded, good knowledgeability from presenters.”
“Great presentation skills and answered student questions well.”
“It was very informative. Thank you for dispelling the AI ‘fear’ and uncertainty I had before.”
Missed a workshop?
See our Previous Workshops and Events. Many of our past workshops will list resources and links, including PowerPoint presentations, and more. Click through the previous workshops & events to explore!
We would love your feedback!
If you’ve attended one of our workshops previously, welcome back! We would love to hear about your experience via an anonymous and very short survey.
Your feedback is valuable and helps us tailor and improve sessions to suit your needs – we really appreciate you taking the time to share you feedback with us!
