Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Facilitators/Trainers 2026 Conference: Reflection and Innovation
ITeach: Certification in Higher Ed Inc. and Royal Roads University are happy to extend this invitation to the inaugural conference for ISW/FDW/TDW Facilitators and Trainers to share innovative research and practices in instructor development through peer feedback, experiential learning, and reflective pedagogy.
When: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific time zone
Where: Virtual
Cost: This is a free virtual event. Registration is required. Please note that this conference is for ISW Facilitators and FDW Trainers only.
Join ISW Facilitators and Trainers to learn how you can engage adult learners, build communities of practice, incorporate feedback loops, and sustain ISW programs, especially as modalities evolve (e.g., hybrid, online, global networks).
Registration:
Below is the final agenda with descriptions and bios.
Registration
To register for the conference, fill out the following form.
Contact Information
For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Cynthia Korpan at info@iteachhe.com or visit our website at iteachhe.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to a vibrant community of ISW Facilitators/Trainers dedicated to shaping the future of higher education. Join us in this exciting opportunity to learn, share, and grow together!
Testimonials:
I appreciated the time to discuss and share our ideas and perspectives.
ISW participant
The ISW is well-structured with clear content and highly practical; and the facilitators are so kind, patient, and supportive.
ISW participant
Really liked the one-on-one debriefs with the facilitator and the feedback circles. I received a lot of good and useful feedback that I was able to implement immediately into my teaching.
ISW participant
Love BOPPPS! It provided the exact structure I needed to design my lessons.
ISW participant
The collegiality of everyone was wonderful and created a safe place to ask questions and try new teaching strategies.
ISW participant
Everything felt smooth and painless, a testament to the support provided, and most importantly, the community-oriented nature of the group.
ISW participant
Cynthia Korpan, PhD
Director
ITeach: Certification in Higher Ed Inc
About me
I have been an ISW facilitator and trainer for over 20 years. ISW facilitators are trained to provide a supportive and enriching environment for faculty, adjuncts, administrators, graduate students, or those teaching in organizations. Through highly effective facilitation techniques and opportunities for feedback, I will ensure that you have what you need to be successful.
I have over 20 years experience in Educational Development in Higher Education and over 35 years related to workplace learning. As the former Director of Teaching Excellence at the University of Victoria, I garnered significant experience in developing programs and courses, teaching undergraduates, graduate students, and professors, and mentoring many about learning and teaching in higher education. In 2017, I was honoured with the Educational Developers Caucus Leadership Award for my national work related to educational development. My research focuses on emerging and early career academics’ first teaching in the academic workplace. This work and my expertise has been and continues to be shared with institutions around the world, such as Canada, the United States, China, Uganda, Pakistan, and Ghana.
