Centre for Teaching, Learning & Innovation

Blackboard Learn Ultra: Gradebook
2025-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Webinar
Overview:
In this final training of the series, we will complete your course orientation and development by giving you an overview of your gradebook and training on how to navigate and use key features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook.

Session Breakdown (60 mins):
By the end of the session, you will be able to:

Understand how to navigate your gradebook views and columns
Create, delete, and manage columns in your gradebook
Mark assessments
Create and calculate your overall grade in your gradebook
Use the ILP tool to upload your final grades to Colleague

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, instructional designers, curriculum developers, multimedia web specialists, and program staff who support management of Blackboard courses.

Date and Time:

Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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 ctli@jibc.ca.

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
2025-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | 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, September 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 ctli@jibc.ca.

Blackboard Learn Ultra: Build Your Course
2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Overview:
In this training session, we will build off the orientation training you’ve received to gain the essential skills in order to build and organize your course content in Blackboard Learn Ultra.

Session Breakdown (60 mins):
By the end of the session, you will be able to:

Copy course content from an existing course shell
Create course materials such as documents and folders
Upload files to the course content
Create and set up assignments
Create and engage in discussion activities

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, instructional designers, curriculum developers, multimedia web specialists, and program staff who support management of Blackboard courses.

Date and Time:

Tuesday, September 9, 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 ctli@jibc.ca.

Blackboard Learn Ultra: Gradebook
2025-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Overview:
In this final training of the series, we will complete your course orientation and development by giving you an overview of your gradebook and training on how to navigate and use key features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook.

Session Breakdown (60 mins):
By the end of the session, you will be able to:

Understand how to navigate your gradebook views and columns
Create, delete, and manage columns in your gradebook
Mark assessments
Create and calculate your overall grade in your gradebook
Use the ILP tool to upload your final grades to Colleague

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, instructional designers, curriculum developers, multimedia web specialists, and program staff who support management of Blackboard courses.

Date and Time:

Monday, September 15, 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.

Studio Open House 2025
2025-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | JIBC NW Campus, 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5T4, Canada
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
11:00 am – 1:00 pm (drop in over your lunch break!)
JIBC NW Studio (Basement Level)

Come see what’s new in the JIBC Studio!
Our media producer, Blake, and the rest of our CTLI team are excited to welcome you into the refreshed studio space. Over the past year, we’ve made major improvements—including:

A brand-new green screen setup
A ready-to-go set for quick, polished recordings
A dedicated podcasting corner

Whether you’re curious about adding multimedia elements to your courses, exploring new ways to engage learners, or simply want a behind-the-scenes tour, this is your chance to discover what’s possible.

Drop in, get inspired, and start imagining how you might use the studio in your teaching and programs.

Click the Add to Calendar button below to make sure you don’t miss our event!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

Introduction to Community-Based Research and JIBC’s New Membership
2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
Date/Time: Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Format: Virtual

JIBC is now a proud institutional member of Community-Based Research Canada (CBRC)! But what does that mean for you?

This introductory session will:

Outline what community-based research is and why it matters.
Explore how it can strengthen research projects and deepen community engagement.
Provide an overview of CBRC, the benefits of our institutional membership, and the opportunities available to JIBC researchers.

Whether you’re new to research or looking to expand your practice, this session is a great way to learn about the support and resources now available through our membership.

For more information or to register, contact wil@jibc.ca.

About Our Presenter

Amanda Demmer
Amanda has practiced and promoted community-based approaches to research and evaluation within community, not-for-profit, and government spaces since completing her Master of Arts in Community Psychology in 2015. Amanda holds designation as a Credentialed Evaluator (CE) by the Canadian Evaluation Society and has specialized in applying participatory approaches to evaluating community-led mental health initiatives. Recently returning to academia for a PhD in Public Health, Amanda strives to bring her expertise in community research to academic spaces and strengthen collaboration between community and university. She also works as an Adjunct Researcher within the Lambton College Centre for Community, Health & Social Impact and an Instructor in the University of Guelph’s Certificate in Knowledge Mobilization.

Amanda has extensive experience in planning, conducting, and mobilizing the results of program evaluations and community-based research, as well as expertise in course design, course instruction, and workshop development and facilitation on topics including community-based research, program evaluation, and knowledge mobilization. ​Amanda promotes research as a tool for innovation that can advance social justice, equity, and community and individual wellbeing.

An Introduction to the AI Toolkit for Educators
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
CTLI, JIBC Library, The Writing Centre, and Student Services Hosts AI Week at the JIBC!
What’s World AI Week?
As you know, there is a lot going on in the world of AI. This new and growing technology is spreading like wildfire and upending many of our current educational practices, among other major disruptions. October 6-10 is World AI Week, led by an organization called Inspired Minds, who have organized an international conference on AI during this week.

At JIBC, we are planning our own events for World AI week, and we’d like you to be part of the action! We would like to use this week as an opportunity to gather and discuss how AI is affecting our work as educators.

Our hope is that we can engage with a range of members of our JIBC community to talk about how AI is affecting our practices as educators while considering effective responses to this new technology.

An Introduction to the AI Toolkit for Educators with BCcampus (Gwen Nguyen)
Monday, October 6th, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Virtual (Teams)

In this introductory workshop, participants will be introduced to the GenAI in Teaching and Learning Toolkit, designed to support educators in understanding and integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools within their teaching practice. The session will begin with an introduction to GenAI literacy skills required for teaching and learning, addressing both pedagogical opportunities and ethical considerations in educational contexts. Through guided practice, participants will then engage with selected toolkit activiti(es), gaining hands-on experience with GenAI integration strategies while exploring practical implementation steps.

Register here!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

About our facilitator
Gwen Nguyen (she/her) is a learning and teaching advisor at BCcampus, an organization in British Columbia, Canada that supports the adaptation and evolution of teaching and learning practices in post-secondary education through collaboration, innovation, and digital technologies. Prior to BCcampus, Gwen worked as a learning experience designer at the University of Victoria, supporting educators with developing and delivering courses in all the modes: face to face, hybrid, and online. She has also worked as a university lecturer and researcher at the University of Victoria and the Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Japan. Gwen holds a PhD in education studies and an MA in applied linguistics. Recently, Gwen has cultivated a keen interest in pedagogical strategies that ethically and creatively incorporate AI into teaching and learning.

Your AI Ideas, One Note at a Time
2025-10-06 12:00 - 2025-10-10 13:00 | JIBC New Westminster Campus, 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5T4, Canada
CTLI, JIBC Library, The Writing Centre, and Student Services Hosts AI Week at the JIBC!
What’s World AI Week?
As you know, there is a lot going on in the world of AI. This new and growing technology is spreading like wildfire and upending many of our current educational practices, among other major disruptions. October 6-10 is World AI Week, led by an organization called Inspired Minds, who have organized an international conference on AI during this week.

At JIBC, we are planning our own events for World AI week, and we’d like you to be part of the action! We would like to use this week as an opportunity to gather and discuss how AI is affecting our work as educators.

Our hope is that we can engage with a range of members of our JIBC community to talk about how AI is affecting our practices as educators while considering effective responses to this new technology.

Your AI Ideas, One Note at a Time (Atrium Engagement)
October 6th – October 10th, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | In-Person (NW Campus)
Got thoughts about AI? We want to hear them! Throughout AI Week, we’re inviting the JIBC community to stop by the atrium and add your voice to our interactive question wall. Grab a sticky note, share your ideas, post your questions, or respond to prompts about generative AI.

Not sure what to write? Try reflecting on:

What questions do you have about using GenAI?
What tools (beyond ChatGPT) have you heard of or tried?
How are you (or aren’t you) using AI in your learning or work?

By the end of the week, we’ll collect the responses, highlight common themes, and share resources to keep the conversation going. This is a chance to make your voice part of how JIBC is exploring AI.

Register here!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

Faculty Panel: Exploring AI in Education and Public Safety
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar
CTLI, JIBC Library, The Writing Centre, and Student Services Hosts AI Week at the JIBC!
What’s World AI Week?
As you know, there is a lot going on in the world of AI. This new and growing technology is spreading like wildfire and upending many of our current educational practices, among other major disruptions. October 6-10 is World AI Week, led by an organization called Inspired Minds, who have organized an international conference on AI during this week.

At JIBC, we are planning our own events for World AI week, and we’d like you to be part of the action! We would like to use this week as an opportunity to gather and discuss how AI is affecting our work as educators.

Our hope is that we can engage with a range of members of our JIBC community to talk about how AI is affecting our practices as educators while considering effective responses to this new technology.

Faculty Panel: Exploring AI in Education and Public Safety
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 | 10:00am – 11:30am | Virtual (Teams)
What happens when AI moves from headlines into classrooms, labs, and public safety settings? Join us for a lively panel discussion with JIBC faculty who are already exploring these questions in their teaching and research.

Our panel will share their perspectives on:

Opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
How AI tools are being tested in public safety contexts, from emergency response to conflict resolution.
Real-world examples of AI in action and what they mean for our work.

This session is a chance to hear directly from colleagues who are grappling with the realities of AI — not just the hype. Bring your questions, spark new ideas, and join a thoughtful conversation about where AI is taking us next.

Register here!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

About Our Panel
Dr. Lisa Richlen
Lead Instructor, Centre for Conflict Resolution

Lisa Richlen holds the role of Lead Instructor in the Centre for Conflict Resolution at the Justice Institute of British Columbia. She was first trained as a mediator in high school and subsequently trained peer mediators, volunteered for a community mediation centre and was a small claims court mediator. Experience in classroom teaching and a commitment to emotional intelligence led her to complete an M.A. in Social and Emotional Learning. She lived in Israel from 2000-2021 and worked as an employee of and a consultant for tens of social change and human rights organizations. Simultaneously, she was actively engaged in Arab/Jewish and Israeli/Palestinian dialogue on the personal level and worked as a group process facilitator, a Jewish advisor of an interfaith program and, briefly, as coordinator for an Israeli-Palestinian mediation program. In 2021, Richlen completed a PhD at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel where her research focused on refugee-led organizations. Since moving to Vancouver in 2021, she has taught courses on human rights, ethnicity and ethnic relations, non-violent social change, race and ethnicity and social inequality in Canada at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and Langara College. She currently is a member of a refugee sponsorship committee and involved in welcoming newcomers to Canada more generally.

Dr. Firoz Verjee
Faculty, School of Public Safety

Dr. Firoz Verjee is a systems engineer with over 30 years of expertise in geospatial technologies and emergency management. He has held senior technical positions at George Washington University, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Geneva Centre for Humanitarian Demining, and the Aga Khan Development Network. He now serves as a full-time instructor in the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s School of Public Safety.

In Fall 2024, Firoz introduced Artificial Intelligence as a key theme in his course ESMS 3330: Technologies in Emergency Management, adding modules on the history, ethics, and practical applications of AI.

Dr. Sunny Mangat
Lead Faculty, Law Enforcement Studies Program

Dr. Sunny Mangat is a sociologist with a PhD from the University of Roehampton. As lead faculty in the Law Enforcement Studies Program and a researcher, she brings her curiosity and critical lens into the classroom—always asking how tools like ChatGPT can both support student learning and challenge us to think about ethics, creativity, and the future of higher education.

Her curiosity drives her to explore big questions: why students (and people in general) are drawn to using AI, how it is reshaping the classroom and research, and what its long-term implications might be for society. True to form, Sunny doesn’t just teach about AI—she experiments with it in real time. Case in point: she asked ChatGPT to help re-write this very bio, making her both the researcher and the research subject.

Melanie Meyers and Dave Smulders– Co-Moderators

Melanie and Dave bring extensive experience and a shared passion for education to their work at the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI), where they support excellence in teaching and learning.

Melanie has a background in Instructional Design and since joining JIBC in 2008, she has led award-winning projects in open educational resources, emerging technologies, and blended learning. As Program Director, she oversees curriculum development and represents CTLI across the institution and beyond.

Dave is an adult educator with nearly 30 years of experience in instructional design and faculty development. As Senior Manager of Faculty Development, he helps instructors improve their teaching through inclusive, engaging practices and leads professional development events throughout the year.

Together, Mel and Dave ensure CTLI is a trusted resource for instructional design, curriculum development, educational technology, and educator support—championing innovation across JIBC and the wider educational community.

Acknowledging and Citing AI Workshop
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
CTLI, JIBC Library, The Writing Centre, and Student Services Hosts AI Week at the JIBC!
What’s World AI Week?
As you know, there is a lot going on in the world of AI. This new and growing technology is spreading like wildfire and upending many of our current educational practices, among other major disruptions. October 6-10 is World AI Week, led by an organization called Inspired Minds, who have organized an international conference on AI during this week.

At JIBC, we are planning our own events for World AI week, and we’d like you to be part of the action! We would like to use this week as an opportunity to gather and discuss how AI is affecting our work as educators.

Our hope is that we can engage with a range of members of our JIBC community to talk about how AI is affecting our practices as educators while considering effective responses to this new technology.

Acknowledging and Citing AI Workshop
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Virtual (Teams)
AI tools like ChatGPT and others are becoming common aids in research and writing — but how do you properly acknowledge their use? This workshop, led by the JIBC Library and Writing Centre, will walk you through the essentials of giving AI credit where it’s due.

Together we’ll explore:

Why it’s important to acknowledge when AI tools contribute to your work.
How to cite AI in APA Style (with examples you can adapt right away).
What to consider when balancing originality, transparency, and ethical use.

This session is practical, approachable, and designed to support both students and faculty in navigating these new expectations with confidence. Bring your questions and leave with clear strategies for citing AI responsibly.

Register here!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

About Our Facilitators
Hunter Hastings
Writing Centre

Hunter Hastings (he/him) is the JIBC Writing Centre Facilitator and Instructor. He joined the JIBC in September 2019 and leads a team of Student Assistants (Peer Tutors) in supporting JIBC students with academic and technical writing support and formatting papers in APA Style. He collaborates with the Library and CTLI on resources such as the Writing Skills Guide, Writing Centre Online Resource in the RISE platform, and APA Formatting MicroLearning Unit Tutorials. Most recently, he contributed to research on the use of AI at the postsecondary level. He is interested in how AI, and Generative AI, can be ethically used as an educational tool to support research and writing skills at the student and publication levels.

Brianna Henshaw
Outreach and Copyright Librarian

Brianna Henshaw (she/her) is the Outreach and Copyright Librarian at JIBC, where she promotes library services, responds to copyright questions, and teaches students about library research and APA Style. Before JIBC she worked as a librarian at University Canada West and Douglas College teaching workshops about academic integrity, research, and citations. She is interested in the ways that libraries can support ethical and appropriate use of AI in education, and how to support digital and information literacy in the context of AI generated content.

Student Panel: AI Through the Student Lens
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
CTLI, JIBC Library, The Writing Centre, and Student Services Hosts AI Week at the JIBC!
What’s World AI Week?
As you know, there is a lot going on in the world of AI. This new and growing technology is spreading like wildfire and upending many of our current educational practices, among other major disruptions. October 6-10 is World AI Week, led by an organization called Inspired Minds, who have organized an international conference on AI during this week.

At JIBC, we are planning our own events for World AI week, and we’d like you to be part of the action! We would like to use this week as an opportunity to gather and discuss how AI is affecting our work as educators.

Our hope is that we can engage with a range of members of our JIBC community to talk about how AI is affecting our practices as educators while considering effective responses to this new technology.

Student Panel: AI Through the Student Lens
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Virtual (Teams)
What does AI look like from a student’s perspective? In this panel, you’ll hear directly from JIBC students as they share how generative AI is shaping their learning, study habits, and academic experiences.

Our panelists will talk about:

The benefits and challenges of using AI as a study or research tool.
How AI influences the way they approach assignments, collaboration, and creativity.
Ethical questions and concerns students are grappling with in an AI-driven world.

This conversation offers a unique opportunity for faculty, staff, and peers to understand how students are navigating AI in real time. Come listen, learn, and gain fresh insights into how AI is being lived in the classroom.

Register here!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

About Our Panel

Rashi Sharma (she/her)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Law Enforcement Studies

Rashi Sharma is currently pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Law Enforcement Studies. She previously earned a Post-Degree Diploma in Business Law from Douglas College and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Guru Nanak Dev University in Punjab, India.

On AI in education, Rashi believes: “AI should spark curiosity, not shortcut critical thinking.”

Michelle Syonne Reyes (she/her)
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Disaster Management

Michelle Syonne Reyes is pursuing a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Disaster Management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Juris Doctor degree.

On AI in education, Michelle shares: “I believe that AI can help students succeed academically, but it must be used with caution.”

Kabir Mann
Law Enforcement Studies Diploma

Kabir Mann is currently enrolled in the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma program. He previously studied at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), where he transferred from, and has since been at the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

On AI in education, Kabir states: “I think AI is a helpful tool for students but they should not become overly reliant on it.”

Kenneth Dubeau (He/Him)
Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management (BESMS)

Our challenge as an educational community is to integrate AI critically and ethically—not to replace critical thinking, but to augment it—thereby equitably preparing students for a future demanding a synthesis of disciplinary mastery and ethical human-machine collaboration.

Hunter Hastings
Writing Centre

Hunter Hastings (he/him) is the JIBC Writing Centre Facilitator and Instructor. He joined the JIBC in September 2019 and leads a team of Student Assistants (Peer Tutors) in supporting JIBC students with academic and technical writing support and formatting papers in APA Style. He collaborates with the Library and CTLI on resources such as the Writing Skills Guide, Writing Centre Online Resource in the RISE platform, and APA Formatting MicroLearning Unit Tutorials. Most recently, he contributed to research on the use of AI at the postsecondary level. He is interested in how AI, and Generative AI, can be ethically used as an educational tool to support research and writing skills at the student and publication levels.

Brianna Henshaw
Outreach and Copyright Librarian

Brianna Henshaw (she/her) is the Outreach and Copyright Librarian at JIBC, where she promotes library services, responds to copyright questions, and teaches students about library research and APA Style. Before JIBC she worked as a librarian at University Canada West and Douglas College teaching workshops about academic integrity, research, and citations. She is interested in the ways that libraries can support ethical and appropriate use of AI in education, and how to support digital and information literacy in the context of AI generated content.

AI Lab: Test, Tinker, Try
2025-10-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
CTLI, JIBC Library, The Writing Centre, and Student Services Hosts AI Week at the JIBC!
What’s World AI Week?
As you know, there is a lot going on in the world of AI. This new and growing technology is spreading like wildfire and upending many of our current educational practices, among other major disruptions. October 6-10 is World AI Week, led by an organization called Inspired Minds, who have organized an international conference on AI during this week.

At JIBC, we are planning our own events for World AI week, and we’d like you to be part of the action! We would like to use this week as an opportunity to gather and discuss how AI is affecting our work as educators.

Our hope is that we can engage with a range of members of our JIBC community to talk about how AI is affecting our practices as educators while considering effective responses to this new technology.

AI Lab: Test, Tinker, Try
Friday, October 10th, 2025 | 11:00am – 12:30pm | Virtual
Ready to roll up your sleeves and see what AI can really do? Join us for AI Lab: Test, Tinker, Try, a hands-on session where you’ll experiment with a range of AI tools — not just ChatGPT.

In this session you will:

Try out several free AI applications in real time.
Explore how AI can support productivity, creativity, and problem-solving.
Compare tools and share insights with peers as we test their possibilities.

No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity (and be ready to create a free account or two). By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of what these tools can offer and where their limits lie.

Register here!

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

About Our Facilitators

Naz Maghsoudi
Coordinator of Student & Faculty Development

Naz is a member of CTLI’s faculty development team with 18 years of expertise supporting faculty. A graduate of Simon Fraser University with a BSc in Computer Science, Naz has built a career focused on helping educators integrate technology meaningfully into their teaching.

At Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI), Naz leads training initiatives for Blackboard Ultra and regularly facilitates workshops to help instructors feel confident and capable in their online course environments. She collaborates closely with student services, the library, and program areas to develop both online and print training materials that support teaching and learning.

Naz enjoys experimenting with emerging technologies and has been exploring various AI applications over the past two years. Her commitment to continuous learning and cross-departmental collaboration makes her a vital contributor to CTLI’s mission of fostering innovation and excellence in education and supporting instructors.

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | 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:

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

Blackboard Learn Ultra: Gradebook
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Overview:
In this final training of the series, we will complete your course orientation and development by giving you an overview of your gradebook and training on how to navigate and use key features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook.

Session Breakdown (60 mins):
By the end of the session, you will be able to:

Understand how to navigate your gradebook views and columns
Create, delete, and manage columns in your gradebook
Mark assessments
Create and calculate your overall grade in your gradebook
Use the ILP tool to upload your final grades to Colleague

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, instructional designers, curriculum developers, multimedia web specialists, and program staff who support management of Blackboard courses.

Date and Time:

Friday, October 31, 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.

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
2025-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | 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:

Monday, November 10, 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.

Blackboard Learn Ultra: Gradebook
2025-11-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Overview:
In this final training of the series, we will complete your course orientation and development by giving you an overview of your gradebook and training on how to navigate and use key features of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook.

Session Breakdown (60 mins):
By the end of the session, you will be able to:

Understand how to navigate your gradebook views and columns
Create, delete, and manage columns in your gradebook
Mark assessments
Create and calculate your overall grade in your gradebook
Use the ILP tool to upload your final grades to Colleague

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, instructional designers, curriculum developers, multimedia web specialists, and program staff who support management of Blackboard courses.

Date and Time:

Tuesday, November 25, 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.

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
