Here are our upcoming workshops and seminars regarding, for example, e-learning and your pedagogical portfolio. You can also find information about workshops that UPL can provide upon request.
Communication for learning
Workshops for Communication for Learning
These workshops are linked to the course Communicating for learning, but the workshops are open to anyone to apply for, even if you are not taking the course. Read more about the workshops
Course and Programme Development
Support in Course Development - Autumn 2025
UPL presents a new series of workshops on course and programme development, which will begin on September 24, 2025. The overall theme this year is "Quality teaching in a smaller suit", with the financial situation in mind.In the autumn of 2025, we focus on course design, and in the spring of 2026 on programme design.
The Autumn 2025 workshops are aimed at course coordinators and others involved in developing new or adapting existing courses, as well as those responsible for making decisions about course structure and course descriptions. The target group for VT2026 is everyone who is a program manager, who works on developing new or adapting old programs, and who makes decisions about or evaluates programs. Read more about the workshops
The purpose of this workshop is to develop your knowledge of portfolios of pedagogical qualifications as well how to create and use them. The workshop is aimed at both new and experienced teachers at Umeå University. Read more about the workshop
Teaching Portfolio II: Developing your teaching portfolio
The purpose of this workshop is to deepen and practically use your knowledge of Teaching portfolios. The workshop is aimed at teachers at Umeå University who have already begun to work on their Teaching portfolios. Read more about the workshop
Canvas
Introduction in Canvas
The workshops are an introductory basic course and are aimed at those who are completely new to Canvas or have just started. Read more about the workshop
Canvas New Quizzes
During the autumn of 2025, the implementation of Canvas's new quiz feature, New Quizzes, will begin. This new tool will replace the current quiz function (Quiz Classic). Starting this fall, you can activate New Quizzes in your Canvas course to get familiar with the new functionality.
With a focus on teaching staff, this workshop offers a basic introduction to AI. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to explore various AI applications in a hands-on manner. Read more about the workshop
Text matching
A workshop for teachers on how to use Umeå University's text-matching service in their teaching. This session is for those who want to learn more and discuss with other teachers in a similar situation. Read more about the workshop
