Teaching and Learning

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Diamond Foundation donates $1M to support Jewish studies at UBC

A $1 million donation from the Diamond Foundation to the University of British Columbia will expand Jewish studies programming in the classroom and beyond the UBC campus.

How virtual reality could revolutionize the art of conducting
Creative Writing instructor Jennifer Moss and CiTR volunteer coordinator Dora Dubber (BA ’18) sitting inside a recording studio.

Emerging technologies open new doorways for young writers

Creative Writing instructor Jennifer Moss connects students to a diversity of digital storytelling work with project-based learning.

MFA Theatre Design and Production graduate is transforming set design through virtual reality

MFA Theatre Design and Production graduate is transforming set design through virtual reality

Kimira Bhikum believes that VR can help bridge the gap between vision and expression.

Podcasts, policy, and the president: interdisciplinary course returns to teach the power of language

Podcasts, policy, and the president: interdisciplinary course returns to teach the power of language

An interdisciplinary course looking at the power of language is on offer again this year.

2018-2019 Killam Teaching Prize Winners

2018-2019 Killam Teaching Prize Winners

The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

UBC Psychology instructor Steven Barnes wins prestigious national teaching award

UBC Psychology instructor Steven Barnes wins prestigious national teaching award

Steven Barnes has been recognized as one of Canada’s best university teachers as the recipient of a 2019 3M National Teaching Fellow Award.

UBC launches first EdX course on Gender and Sexuality

UBC launches first EdX course on Gender and Sexuality

The course was designed by Dr. Janice Stewart of the Social Justice Institute to help participants from around the world navigate the complexities of gender and sexuality.

New partnership brings original documents from the French Revolution to UBC

New partnership brings original documents from the French Revolution to UBC

UBC has acquired original pamphlets from the French Revolution that shed light on the radical transformation that took place between 1789-1799.

Using augmented reality to enhance learning

Using augmented reality to enhance learning

In collaboration with students, Geography professor Siobhán McPhee developed an augmented reality app to create an urban history tour of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown and Downtown Eastside neighbourhoods.