Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Webinar
Overview:
This introductory training session is designed for educators and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra. Over the course of 60 minutes, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the Ultra course environment, with a focus on navigating and utilizing the platform to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Session Breakdown (60 mins):

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra: Get acquainted with the interface of Ultra and explore its key features.
Navigating the Course: Learn how to efficiently navigate through the course environment and manage the course tools.
Types of Course Content: Discover the different types of course content you can have in an Ultra course and how to navigate through them.
Communication and Collaboration Tools: Explore the communication tools available in Ultra, including discussion boards, announcements, and messaging, to foster student engagement.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, program assistants, and administrative staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to gain confidence in using its features.

Date and Time:

Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Complete the registration form to register for your session. You will receive a confirmation calendar invite with information and a link to join the online session closer to the date.

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

INDC-1110: Essential Skills for Training & Facilitation for JIBC Faculty & Staff
2025-12-09 08:30 - 2025-12-11 16:30 | JIBC New Westminster Campus, 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5T4, Canada
Registration now closed! We have reached our maximum number of participants for our offering! Interested in participating in a future offering of INDC-1110? Add yourself to our wait list!

Interested in developing your essential skills for training & facilitation? Our next offering will be held on December 9, 10 and 11th, 2025.

INDC-1110: Essential Skills for Training & Facilitation provides you with the fundamentals to design, facilitate and assess effective training. Learners will explore the principles of adult learning and brain-based methodology and how these concepts apply to their own work environment.

This course is helpful for a variety of learners. You may be a new instructor needing some orientation to instructional skills development, or an experienced instructor who wants a refresher, or a staff person who is required to deliver training and presentations as part of your job.

Each day during the course, learners will facilitate a short training session that they have developed themselves, receive feedback from their peers and coaches, and set new goals for their training effectiveness. By the end of this course, learners will have measurably increased their competence and confidence in designing and facilitating effective training sessions.

Please note, this course has approximately 3 hours of pre-work prior to Day 1 of the course. More information will be shared with learners prior to the course with details.

This course is available at no cost to JIBC staff and faculty. You must confirm your attendance at this training with your respective program manager. Registration is limited to 12 participants.

Contact Dave Smulders for more information.

CTLI's Holiday Book Swap
2025-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation
Swap. Snack. Celebrate.
Take a break from the holiday rush and join us for a cozy open house full of stories, snacks, and festive vibes!

When: December 12 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Where: CTLI Office (CL108)

Browse our swap table, chat with fellow book lovers, and maybe discover your next favourite author.

We’re collecting “gently loved” books now—drop them off at our CTLI office or WIL office before the event. No books are unwelcome—fiction, non-fiction, or anything in between!

Have a question about our holiday event? Reach out to Nina at wil@jibc.ca.
