- When:January 8, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
- When:January 9, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Starting to think about the winter semester? Instructors can get ready with support from the team at Innovative Learning! We are hosting a virtual teaching and learning workshop series from January 8 to 9, 2026.
Register to attend ONE, TWO, THREE, or MORE workshops based on your needs and interests.
The Winter ED‑Venture Day Workshops are designed to inspire and equip educators with fresh ideas, practical tools, and innovative strategies for teaching and learning that you will be able to put into practice right away as you head into the winter semester.
The workshops cover a wide range of topics from Blackboard refreshers to tips on flexible course design, integrating AI tools, reflecting on assessments, and engaging in classroom-based research. No matter which workshops you choose, you will have the opportunity to participate in engaging discussions with faculty peers, reflect on your teaching plans, and take away actionable insights to help you start off the semester with clarity and confidence.
For a complete list of session descriptions, details and link to register, visit the IL Programs & Events web page.
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Location: Virtual, MS Teams
| Time | Session |
| 9 – 10:30 a.m. | Introduction to Blackboard Ultra |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Assessment Redesign in the Age of GenAI |
| 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. | Navigating and Utilizing the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook |
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Location: Virtual, MS Teams
| Time | Session |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Designing for All: Backwards Course Design with UDL |
| 12:45 – 2:15 p.m. | Empowering Educators with AI Tools in Blackboard |
| 2:30 – 4 p.m. | Designing Reliable Rubrics |
Questions? Contact us at innovativelearning@humber.ca.