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What is Flexible Learning?

For instructors:

It means evidence-based, technology-enabled teaching methods that improve the learning experience for a broader student community.

For students:

It means more choice, engagement and success.

For all:

It’s an evolving portfolio of activities and resources transforming education at UBC.

What's our approach?

Discover the Six Pillars of Flexible Learning:

What are the benefits?

Research demonstrates significant potential benefits for instructors and students.

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Choice of when, where & how students learn

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Stronger faculty-student engagement

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Better learning & retention

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Improved access


How does it work?

Discover tips, techniques and lessons learned in our case studies.

See research + evidence >

How do I get involved?

Ready to transform your teaching practice? Take the first step with these quick links:

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Find support

See get started >

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Stay up-to-date

See news + events >

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Get in touch

See contact >