Workshops & Events

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.

View our Events Calendar or see our full listings, below.

Creativity Challenge: Imagining Education

Submissions close April 15, 2025

This challenge invites instructors, staff and students in the Faculty of Education to share their creative visions of education. To participate, create an image reflecting on the future of education, diversity in education, educational spaces, or a topic of your choice related to education. Sketch, doodle, take a photograph, create a digital design, generate an image using artificial intelligence (AI) — the choice is yours! The images will be posted on Instagram for voting and the winners will be announced at the end of April.

Being Creative with Video

April 2025

Join us at LDDI’s Studio B Discovery Lab for an interactive session on enhancing assignments and presentations with video. Learn how to create dynamic and engaging content using tools like Camtasia, H5P, VideoScribe, and AI-powered solutions. We’ll explore key video production strategies, from screen recording and whiteboard animations to interactive elements that boost engagement. This session will equip you with essential skills to make your videos more impactful and visually compelling.

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 Team

Blending AI and Human Creativity in Learning

Tuesday, May 13 | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us for a panel discussion that delves into the dynamic intersection of generative AI and human creativity in shaping meaningful learning experiences. Designed for faculty, staff, and students, this panel will explore how AI can support educators and learners to innovate, personalize education, brainstorm ideas, and tackle challenges. At the same time, it will address critical concerns, including over-reliance on AI, the potential impact on critical thinking, and ethical implications. Join us as we navigate the opportunities, challenges, and ethical dimensions of harmonizing human ingenuity with AI collaboration.

Panelists: Dr. Ron Darvin, Dr. Danny Bakan, Dr. Sonya Woloshen & Mike Elkoussy

Location: Online (Zoom)

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!