Tune into Teaching Series
CTSI’s Tune into Teaching (T2T) series is for instructors preparing to teach in the upcoming academic year. These sessions, open to all new and returning faculty and librarians, cover topics such as teaching with technology, working with teaching assistant teams, active learning, and so much more. All T2T sessions are online.
Upcoming T2T Sessions (Summer 2026)
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Top Things to Know about Teaching and Generative AI at U of T
August 24, 12:10–1pm
Learn which AI tools are officially supported, University guidelines, practical strategies for setting clear expectations with students, and real teaching examples from U of T instructors.
Introduction to Cogniti: U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning
August 25, 12:10-1pm
Learn about Cogniti, an AI platform embedded directly in Quercus. Explore how Cogniti helps instructors shape AI interactions around course content, learning objectives.
Student Perspectives on GenAI from Accessibility Services
August 26, 10:10–11am
Learn how students registered with Accessibility Services are engaging with generative AI tools and the implications of these perspectives for teaching practice and student support at U of T.
Generative AI and the Library in Teaching and Learning
August 27, 11:10am–12pm
Explore how considerations such as intellectual property, privacy, and users' inputs shape engagement with AI-enabled tools; learn about AI literacy instruction and working with AI-enabled databases and research tools.
“Can I use this content in this tool?”: Navigating the Nuances of Copyright and Generative AI
August 28, 11:10am–12:30pm
Gain a clearer understanding of the copyright and licensing concerns governing GenAI use, and the library resources available to support them.
Cogniti Onboarding: Setting Up Your AI Tool for Student Use
September 1, 12:10-1pm
This session walks you through everything you need to get your tutor up and running. No prior experience with Cogniti is required: this session is designed for instructors who are just getting started.
Customizing Cogniti: Aligning for Different Learning Goals
September 2, 12:10-1pm
Explore how Cogniti prompts can be tailored to support different learning goals, from concept checking and writing feedback to study support and guided inquiry.
Past T2T Sessions (Summer 2026)
- Getting Started with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox (July 8)
- Designing a Syllabus That Works for You and Your Students (July 16)
- Setting the Tone: Strategies for the First Class and Beyond (July 27)
- Building and Managing Your Teaching Team (August 4)
- Designing Assessments for Learning with UDL and GenAI (August 6)
- Active Learning Anywhere (August 14)
- Accommodating Students: A Workshop for Instructors (August 17)
- Designing for Inclusion with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox (August 19)