Fostering Student Engagement with Liberating Structures (Part 1)
2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Webinar
Discover the practical impact of Liberating Structures on student engagement. Liberating Structures are a collection of simple, adaptable teaching methods (33+ and growing) that make it easier to spark participation, deepen reflection, and generate ideas—without adding a lot of extra prep.

Across two interactive virtual sessions (you can attend one or both), you’ll experience Liberating Structures you can use right away in online or in-person classes. You’ll participate in activities which invite more voices into the room while discussing real teaching challenges such as AI in education and assessment practices. You’ll leave knowing how to find Liberating Structures resources and communities which will help you continue to experiment and learn.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Explain what Liberating Structures are and how they can increase student reflection and engagement
Identify several Liberating Structures you could use in your post-secondary teaching context
Locate resources and communities to support continued practice with Liberating Structures

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, staff, and those who facilitate workshops or training.
Date and Time:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Format: Online

Registration is now closed.

For more information email facultydevelopment@jibc.ca.

About Our Facilitator:
Beth Cougler Blom is a facilitator and learning designer who works with clients—particularly in post-secondary, non-profit, and government environments—to create engaging learning experiences, both in person and online. She previously worked on the instructional design team at Royal Roads University, taught in RRU’s Advanced Facilitation Certificate program for many years, and has been deeply involved in Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) courses through both BCcampus and RRU.

Beth holds a Master of Education (Adult Education) from the University of British Columbia and is a qualified Instructional Skills Workshop Trainer and Facilitator. She is the author of Design to Engage (2020) and the upcoming Everyday Acts of Facilitation (expected April 2026), and she hosts the Facilitating on Purpose podcast. Learn more about Beth and her team at bcblearning.com.

Fostering Student Engagement with Liberating Structures (Part 2)
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Webinar
Discover the practical impact of Liberating Structures on student engagement. Liberating Structures are a collection of simple, adaptable teaching methods (33+ and growing) that make it easier to spark participation, deepen reflection, and generate ideas—without adding a lot of extra prep.

Across two interactive virtual sessions (you can attend one or both), you’ll experience Liberating Structures you can use right away in online or in-person classes. You’ll participate in activities which invite more voices into the room while discussing real teaching challenges such as AI in education and assessment practices. You’ll leave knowing how to find Liberating Structures resources and communities which will help you continue to experiment and learn.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Explain what Liberating Structures are and how they can increase student reflection and engagement
Identify several Liberating Structures you could use in your post-secondary teaching context
Locate resources and communities to support continued practice with Liberating Structures

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty, staff, and those who facilitate workshops or training.

Date and Time:

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Format: Online

Register Now!

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.

About Our Facilitator:
Beth Cougler Blom is a facilitator and learning designer who works with clients—particularly in post-secondary, non-profit, and government environments—to create engaging learning experiences, both in person and online. She previously worked on the instructional design team at Royal Roads University, taught in RRU’s Advanced Facilitation Certificate program for many years, and has been deeply involved in Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) courses through both BCcampus and RRU.

Beth holds a Master of Education (Adult Education) from the University of British Columbia and is a qualified Instructional Skills Workshop Trainer and Facilitator. She is the author of Design to Engage (2020) and the upcoming Everyday Acts of Facilitation (expected April 2026), and she hosts the Facilitating on Purpose podcast. Learn more about Beth and her team at bcblearning.com.

WIL Student Panel
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join us online to hear from JIBC students about their experience participating in Work Integrated Learning. Students will recap their experiences, challenges and impact of time in a WIL course. This will be a moderated discussion with time for questions.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for program managers, faculty, staff, and those who are interested in seeing how to integrate work integrated learning into your program/courses.

Date and Time:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Format: Online

Register Now!

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 wil@jibc.ca.

About Our Panel:

Sue Dorey, MSW, RSW, is currently working to complete a certificate in Collaborative Conflict Resolution with Justice Institute of BC. The Collaborative Conflict Resolution program provides practical, evidence-based skills in negotiation, mediation and conflict coaching through a 20 credit certificate designed for professionals to learn the theory and skills for managing interpersonal disputes constructively. It emphasizes self-awareness, emotional intelligence and structured, collaborative dialogues to build healthy and effective relationships. As part of the certificate completion Sue completed a WIL placement with Mediate BC a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the public with accessible, inclusive and ethical conflict resolution services throughout British Columbia.

Shahin Hardy
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Disaster Management (Fall 2023 to Winter 2025)
WIL Experience:
Course: Security & Disaster Management Trends
Community Partner: Good Neighbour Kitsilano

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.

Moderator: Kelsey Perry
Program Manager, JPSD Academic Programs

WIL as Assessment #1
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a an amazing tool for learning but how do we asses it? Join us online for a two part online workshop led by Christoper Carroll on how to create meaningful assessments in your course.

Participants will be invited on the 31st to bring their course outlines, activity ideas and course proposals to work on in small groups.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for program managers, faculty, staff, and those who are interested in seeing how to integrate work integrated learning into your program/courses.

Date and Time:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Format: Online

Register Now!

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 wil@jibc.ca.

From Our Facilitator: Chris Carroll
It is sobering to be able to say that I have been involved in education for almost a half century! I love to engage with people on this most human of activities.

Learning and teaching should be natural, fun and engaging, but; sadly, it is often stressful, boring and disengaging. My mission is to work with both learners and teachers to get back to the natural state: relevant, purposeful, and fun educational experiences.

WIL as Assessment #2
2026-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a an amazing tool for learning but how do we asses it? Join us online for a two part online workshop led by Christoper Carroll on how to create meaningful assessments in your course.

Participants will be invited on the 31st to bring their course outlines, activity ideas and course proposals to work on in small groups.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for program managers, faculty, staff, and those who are interested in seeing how to integrate work integrated learning into your program/courses.

Date and Time:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Format: Online

Register Now!

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 wil@jibc.ca.

From Our Facilitator: Chris Carroll
It is sobering to be able to say that I have been involved in education for almost a half century! I love to engage with people on this most human of activities.

Learning and teaching should be natural, fun and engaging, but; sadly, it is often stressful, boring and disengaging. My mission is to work with both learners and teachers to get back to the natural state: relevant, purposeful, and fun educational experiences.

Introduction to Blackboard Learn Ultra
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Overview:
Join this interactive online workshop to get comfortable with Blackboard Learn Ultra in a practical, supportive environment. This one-hour session is designed for instructors and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to build confidence using its core features.

This session uses a hands-on, guided exploration format. Participants will work directly in a sandbox course while the facilitator provides short demonstrations, followed by step-by-step activities and opportunities for questions.

In this 60 minute session, you will learn how to:

Navigate the Blackboard Ultra course interface
Create and organize content (Folder and Documents)
Use communication tools such as Announcements and Messages
Navigate Discussion forums and reply to posts
View your course from the student perspective
Understand the basics of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

By the end of the workshop, you will have practical experience completing key tasks in Ultra and feel more confident using the platform to support your teaching.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to gain confidence in using its features. We will give you access to a Blackboard Ultra sandbox course after your registration.

Bring your questions and be ready to try things out!

Date and Time:

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Register Now!

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: Build Your Course
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Overview:
Join this interactive online workshop to learn how to build and organize your Blackboard Learn Ultra course content in a clear, engaging way.

This one-hour session focuses on the essential skills needed to structure your course and create learning activities in Ultra. Participants will work directly in a sandbox course while the facilitator provides short demonstrations followed by guided, step-by-step activities.

Using this hands-on approach, you will gain practical experience creating course materials and setting up common teaching tools used in Ultra courses.

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 your course content area
Create and set up assignments
Create and participate in discussion activities

Who Should Attend:
This training is ideal for faculty and staff who are beginning to build their courses in Blackboard Learn Ultra. Participants should have a basic familiarity with the Ultra interface. If you are brand new to Ultra, we recommend attending Intro to Your Ultra Course before joining this session. Participants will receive access to a Blackboard Ultra sandbox course after registering.

Bring your questions and be ready to try things out!

Date and Time:

Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Register Now!

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
2026-05-13 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:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Register Now!

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
2026-05-26 08:30 - 2026-05-28 16:30 | JIBC New Westminster Campus, 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5T4, Canada
Interested in developing your essential skills for training & facilitation? Our next offering will be held on May 26, 27, and 28th, 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.

Register Now!

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.

Contact Dave Smulders for more information.

Facilitator Developers Workshop
2026-06-24 08:30 - 16:30 | JIBC NW Campus, 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3L 5T4, Canada
Ready to take the next step as a leader in teaching and learning?

The Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) is advanced training for those who wish to become Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) facilitators. Designed for educational leaders within divisions and program areas, the FDW prepares participants to guide others through the ISW process and contribute meaningfully to instructional development across the institution.

Building on the ISW experience, the FDW is peer-led and highly experiential. The focus shifts from participating in the model to facilitating it—developing the skills, confidence, and values required to lead others through transformative learning experiences.

Participants will deepen their understanding of:

Experiential learning principles
Lesson design and active learning strategies
Group development and climate setting
Constructive feedback practices
Facilitation competencies that uphold the ISW model

Serving as an entry point for many educational developers and instructional leaders, certification as an ISW facilitator carries a commitment to stewarding the integrity, inclusivity, and learner-centred foundations of the program.

If you recognize these qualities in yourself—or in a colleague with a passion for teaching and learning—consider applying or making a recommendation. Facilitators play a vital role in strengthening our teaching community and shaping a culture of educational excellence.

Dates/Time/Online:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Format: In-person, JIBC NW Campus

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Format: In-person, JIBC NW Campus

Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Format: In-person, JIBC NW Campus

Monday, June 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Format: Online

Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Format: In-person, JIBC NW Campus

Register Now!

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
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
Overview:
Join this interactive online workshop to get comfortable with Blackboard Learn Ultra in a practical, supportive environment. This one-hour session is designed for instructors and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to build confidence using its core features.

This session uses a hands-on, guided exploration format. Participants will work directly in a sandbox course while the facilitator provides short demonstrations, followed by step-by-step activities and opportunities for questions.

In this 60 minute session, you will learn how to:

Navigate the Blackboard Ultra course interface
Create and organize content (Folder and Documents)
Use communication tools such as Announcements and Messages
Navigate Discussion forums and reply to posts
View your course from the student perspective
Understand the basics of the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

By the end of the workshop, you will have practical experience completing key tasks in Ultra and feel more confident using the platform to support your teaching.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for faculty and staff who are new to Blackboard Learn Ultra and want to gain confidence in using its features. We will give you access to a Blackboard Ultra sandbox course after your registration.

Bring your questions and be ready to try things out!

Date and Time:

Monday, May 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Register Now!

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: Build Your Course
2026-07-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
Overview:
Join this interactive online workshop to learn how to build and organize your Blackboard Learn Ultra course content in a clear, engaging way.

This one-hour session focuses on the essential skills needed to structure your course and create learning activities in Ultra. Participants will work directly in a sandbox course while the facilitator provides short demonstrations followed by guided, step-by-step activities.

Using this hands-on approach, you will gain practical experience creating course materials and setting up common teaching tools used in Ultra courses.

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 your course content area
Create and set up assignments
Create and participate in discussion activities

Who Should Attend:
This training is ideal for faculty and staff who are beginning to build their courses in Blackboard Learn Ultra. Participants should have a basic familiarity with the Ultra interface. If you are brand new to Ultra, we recommend attending Intro to Your Ultra Course before joining this session. Participants will receive access to a Blackboard Ultra sandbox course after registering.

Bring your questions and be ready to try things out!

Date and Time:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Register Now!

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
2026-08-19 11:30 - 12:30 | 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:

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online

Register Now!

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.
