First Day of Class: Strategic Planning Workshop

Name: First Day of Class: Strategic Planning Workshop
Start: 2026-08-17T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-17T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver

Aug17

Monday, August 17, 202613:00 – 14:00

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, 1961 East Mall, Vancouver

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About the event

This event is part of the 2026 Summer Institute taking place from August 17 – 20, 2026.

Want to start your term off strong? In this interactive 60-minute workshop, we’ll reimagine the first day of class. Through group discussion and a mapping activity, you’ll create a plan to align day 1 student experiences with your course goals, content, and learning activities. Come prepared to share your experiences and tips, and to focus on a specific course you’ll be teaching.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Collaboratively generate tips and ideas for starting the semester…