Dear colleagues, 



As a team, we have been reflecting on the talks we are having with faculty, and the fear and uncertainty that we are all facing. Holding space for this paradox, Lydia was inspired to write this haiku.* This is to all of you, from the CTE family: 

Beautiful humans 

Open, caring hearts and minds 

Grounding during change 

We are here to support you. Reach out to us directly, and consider connecting with others through one of the community learning opportunities below. 

The CTE team

 *Thank you David Geary for previously sharing this practice with the CTE. 



Faculty Learning Community: Current Topics in Teaching and Learning  

Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 25, Mar 4, 11 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Online

Sign up for the Faculty Learning Community to explore current teaching and learning topics guided by participants' interests. Join this supportive and collegial environment to exchange ideas, connect with colleagues across disciplines, and engage in meaningful reflection together. 

Register now!

Instructional Skills Workshop 

Feb 18, 19, 20 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | In-person, SH209 Shipyard Campus *Online Pre-meeting: Feb. 12, 9:00 am -11:00 am

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) helps both new and experienced educators enhance their teaching effectiveness. This 24-hour, peer-based experiential program is grounded in learning-centered instruction. Participants will receive an internationally recognized ISW Certificate of Completion. Sign up today! 

Register now!

January 2026

What I learned in class today: Care in the Classroom

January 12, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

In-person, LB321 North Van campus

February 23, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Online Synchronous​ *Zoom link will be sent by email

Faculty Learning Community (FLC): Current Topics in Teaching and Learning

January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, ​9:00 am - 11:00 am

Online Synchronous​ *Zoom link will be sent by email

Scholarly Inquiry Spring 2026

8 Tuesdays, January 27 to March 10, 9:00 am - 11:00am

Online Bichronous *Zoom link will be sent by email

February 2026

Multimedia and Interactive Learning Spring 2026

February 10, 24, March 10, 24, April 7, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Online, Final Session April 7 - In-person

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) - Feb 2026

February 18, 19, 20, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

In-person (Pre-meeting is online), SH209, Shipyard Campus

Generative AI in Education Workshops Part 1: Teaching Critical Gen AI Literacy to Students

February 18, March 6, 13, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Online Synchronous​ *Zoom link will be sent by email

*Please select only one date to attend. All sessions offer the same content.

March 2026

​​Teaching Portfolios​ - Spring 2026 Session

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Delivery Mode:​​ In-person *Zoom link will be sent by email

For the full list of workshops, see CTE events calendar.

Fostering Sexual Agency and Consent Culture within the CapU Community: A Briefing for Faculty and Staff 

Jan 15, 9:30 am – 11:00 am, In-person, LB 322 North Vancouver campus 

BCcampus Accessibility Bites: UDL 3.0 in Practice

January 29, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

BCcampus Accessibility Bites: An Indigenous Lens on Disability Rights – Honouring Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Diverse Ways of Being

February 26, 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

BCcampus Blog: Student Voice in AI-Enhanced Teaching

Teaching Squares (for those teaching online)

Book a consultation with an Educational Technology Specialist for EdTech support, especially when developing your Spring 2026 course(s) on eLearn. 

Book a consultation with a Learning & Instructional Design Specialist for help developing a learning design project involving online, hyflex, or educational technologies. 



Book a consultation with an Educational Developer for help with your syllabus, lesson planning, active learning, or course design, or email cte@capilanou.ca.

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