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.
Events
Humanizing Feedback Using Video and Audio: How to Use Technology to Make Feedback More Personal and Impactful
October – November 2025
Providing feedback is one of the most powerful ways instructors can support student learning, but written comments alone can sometimes feel impersonal or unclear. In this workshop, we’ll explore how video and audio tools can help educators create feedback that feels more human, supportive and engaging. We will examine the pedagogical benefits of multimedia feedback, including increased presence, clarity and connection. Practical demonstrations will highlight how to use built-in features in Canvas as well as external tools like Camtasia to record, share and organize feedback efficiently. The session will conclude with a hands-on activity where participants will practice creating their own video or audio feedback. 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. Please fill out our booking request form and select “Featured Exhibition” to book. Location: Studio B Discovery Lab – Scarfe 1009 Facilitators: LDDI TeamCultivating Empathy Through Digital Storytelling
Wednesday, October 29 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for an engaging panel discussion that explores how digital storytelling can cultivate empathy, deepen understanding and inspire meaningful change across educational and community contexts. Designed for faculty, staff and students, this session highlights intentional approaches to digital innovation that foster connection and transform learning — within and beyond the classroom.
Panelists will share insights from their research and practice in areas such as ecological storytelling, immersive audio experiences, multimodal literacies, and community-based digital narratives. Together, they will address critical considerations including ethical storytelling, digital equity, and authentic human connection, guided by the ABCs of Intention: Awareness, Betterment and Care.
Location: Zoom
Panel: Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen, Dr. Maureen Kendrick, Dr. Siobhán Wittig McPhee & Special Guest from UBC Medicine
TEC Expo 2025
November 18–20
The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo is an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended and online classrooms at UBC. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, across disciplines and University locations. The 12th TEC Expo will be a three-day long celebration, from November 18 to November 20. TEC Expo will consist of a combination of engaging in-person and virtual conversations.
Call for Proposals: Want to present at TEC Expo 2025? We welcome proposals for in-person and virtual sessions from UBC faculty, instructors, staff, students and alumni. Submit your proposal by October 22.
Dates: November 18–20
Location: Neville Scarfe Lobby & Online
Facilitators: 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!
