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About us

Our regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

For general inquiries: email us at asklti@uvic.ca or call us at 250-721-8571
You can also book a consultation. or visit our live support.

The Division of Learning and Teaching Innovation (LTI) works across faculties, supporting faculty members and instructors, sessional lecturers, teaching assistants and students in learning and teaching.

Use the LTI directory for a complete listing of staff by team, including contact information.

Leadership

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Shailoo Bedi

Executive Director Learning and Teaching Innovation

Shailoo (she/her) advances teaching and student success through a collaborative, inclusive approach. A connector and catalyst, she leads and supports campus initiatives in accessibility, equity, and anti-racism while engaging in national and community leadership.

Office: HHB 120k 250-721-8572

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Christian Bock

Director, Curriculum and Teaching Support Learning and Teaching Innovation

Christian (he/him) aims to influence the next generation of teaching innovators, ensuring that academic programs not only meet the highest educational standards but also prepare students for a rapidly changing global landscape.

Office: LIB 0034A

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Viviana Pitton

Director, Student Academic Success Learning and Teaching Innovation

Viviana (she/her) is a collaborative facilitator of inclusive learning, with expertise in virtual environments and developing students’ teamwork, communication, and ethical decision-making skills.

Office: LIB 135f

Craig Scharien

Associate Director, Academic Technologies and Integration Learning and Teaching Innovation

Office: HHB 120d

Our team

Supports the effective use of learning technologies, including Brightspace (UVic’s learning management system), to enhance teaching and learning. The team also administers the Student Experience of Learning survey.

Partners with faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants to design and improve courses and curricula. Provides professional development, supports teaching awards, and advances evidence-informed teaching practices.

Helps undergraduate and graduate students build the skills and strategies needed for academic success. Services are offered through the Academic Skills Centre and the Math & Stats Assistance Centre (in partnership with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics).

Provides leadership and operational support across administration, budgeting, marketing and communications, and academic integrity initiatives.

Strategic vision

Our mandate

Transforming learning by enhancing the practice of teaching and supporting student academic success

We operate by three main principles: Collaboration, Experimentation, and Inclusion.

We build collective wisdom by inviting conversations and partnerships that connect internal and external groups. By working collaboratively across disciplines, we leverage diverse perspectives to strengthen our practices and elevate student success. Through leading with a collaborative spirit and mutual respect, we ensure that every voice contributes to a shared vision of transformative learning.

Strategic priorities include:

  • Strengthen and broaden instructor engagement to foster teaching practices that contribute to student learning and success
  • Cultivate and support cross-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships through peer-to-peer connections in learning and teaching
  • Engage with internal and external partners to address current and plan for emerging learning and teaching needs
  • Advance our division as an integral partner in program curriculum development and redesign, as well as in initiatives concerning student learning and success on campus

We embrace a culture of creativity, flexibility, and openness by facilitating risk-taking for growth and development. Through modeling learning and teaching, we encourage the freedom to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and iterate on our approaches toward better practices. By sharing experimental outcomes, we collectively foster an environment where curiosity leads to innovation and continuous improvement.

Strategic priorities include:

  • Establish a supportive environment for creativity and the exploration of improving student learning outcomes
  • Promote innovative student learning and sustainable teaching practices
  • Facilitate evidence-based implementation and evaluation of innovative pedagogical methods in post-secondary education
  • Promote the sharing of insights and learning gained through experimenting

We put people first by creating inclusive opportunities for growth and innovation, ensuring that diverse voices are heard, represented, and respected. By addressing barriers and being aware of power and privilege dynamics, we advocate for equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for all. Our commitment to inclusion is rooted in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives within the learning and teaching landscape.

Strategic priorities include:

  • Ensure that LTI supports the learning and teaching needs of diverse, and underrepresented learners
  • Support all instructors in developing and implementing inclusive pedagogies and teaching practices that promote accessible learning and student success
  • Promote policies that address systemic barriers to learning, fostering equitable opportunities for all students

Annual reports

 We invite you to explore our key priorities and milestones in our comprehensive reports.