Week of January 28th, 2025

The university is reviewing its core teaching and learning technical infrastructure. Within that, the use of Zoom for teaching and learning is being assessed.

We would like to invite you to complete this short survey.Your answers will help us better understand your needs, and how you are currently using Zoom. While you might use Zoom for other activities, the survey is specifically focused on your teaching and learning uses.

If you have questions about using Zoom for teaching in Forestry, please contact forestry.tls@ubc.ca.

Building upon the Central grade submission guides, we’ve discovered two easier options to match or reformat the file from Canvas Gradebook to align with the Workday format. Feel free to check out the tip sheet here.

A friendly reminder that, for AV support in Forestry, you may reach out to forestry.tls@ubc.ca.

For classes outside Forestry or urgent requests, please call the UBC AV Helpdesk at 604.822.7956, or email them at av.helpdesk@ubc.ca.

There are various exam formats that teaching teams can choose from, such as in-person paper, in-person computer-based, or online via Canvas. For help with exam planning, feel free to check out the following tip-sheets.
– Navigating the Choice: Online or In-Person Assessments.
– UBC Exam Policies, Procedures, and Reminders.
– Technical Tips for Exam Logistics.

For further questions or exam support, don’t hesitate to book a consultation or email us at forestry.tls@ubc.ca.

Having challenges in managing seating for in-person exams? UBC exam seating system can be a potential solution. The system randomly assigns seats to students when they enter the classroom, and auto-tracks attendance to help verify student info (see the picture below).

If you’d like to try it, please email forestry.tls@ubc.ca at your earliest convenience so we can set it up in advance.

*Only Forestry students are eligible for this Award.
First Prize | $4,200 (and forwarded as the UBC Forestry Killam Award designate)
Second Prize | $2,700

Killam Award Certificate | $1,000

Consolidated Deadline: Nominations are due on Friday, March 7 at midnight. More information can be found here. Contact forestry.grad-awards@ubc.ca if you have any questions.

The SoTL dissemination fund supports the publication of teaching and learning research with direct implications for UBC.

Available to instructors from both campuses, funds can cover expenses for presenting or publishing SoTL work. Applications are accepted year-round. Learn more and apply.