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University of Calgary Calendar 2013-2014 About the University of Calgary Campus Services The Teaching and Learning Centre
The Teaching and Learning Centre
Inspiring a Community of Excellence

The Teaching and Learning Centre provides leadership and support for teaching and learning through a variety of programs, workshops, media, resources and consultation services. Watch our website for additional offerings.

Teaching Development Programs

Teaching development programs are interactive, interdisciplinary learning opportunities that are founded on evidence-based best practices and geared to skills development. Programs include:

  • Instructional Skills Workshops and University Teaching Certificate for graduate students
  • Instructional Skills Workshops and Faculty Teaching Certificate for faculty members
  • Course Design Workshop for faculty and graduate students

A variety of short workshops are also offered on an ongoing basis.

E-Learning and Design

Learning technologies are becoming increasingly popular. These programs show you how to use the e-learning tools to support effective learning.

  • Videoconferencing facilities and support
  • Teaching Online Program for faculty and graduate students
  • Introduction to Elluminate
  • Getting Started With Adobe Presenter
  • Blackboard Essentials
  • Assessment Tools in Blackboard
  • First Steps Series for Online Teaching
  • Introduction to the learning management system
  • A variety of other e-learning topics
Video Production

Professionally produced video provides the target audience with a consistent, easily accessible (online, DVD, etc.) message using visuals, graphics, music and narrative. Full video production services with an award winning team include:

  • Project Conceptualization and Planning
  • Location Shooting
  • Post-production services (editing)
Resources

Online access to resources for teaching and learning in higher education http://tlc.ucalgary.ca.

Books and media resources in the Teaching and Learning Centre, 5th Floor Biological Sciences Building.

Consultation with Individuals and Faculties

Educational Developers, Instructional Designers, E-learning experts, and media professionals are available to the campus community for consultations. TLC staff work with:

  • Faculties to develop workshops or approaches to meet their specific needs
  • Individuals who wish to explore teaching and learning, course design or the production of resources
  • Curriculum Mapping: assistance with aligning program-level goals to individual courses

Contact information: For more information and to register, please see our website http://tlc.ucalgary.ca or call 403.220.4949.