Workshops & Programs

CTSI offers a wide range of workshops and programs that support evidence-informed, inclusive, and forward-looking teaching at the University of Toronto. Explore offerings by topic to find sessions, series, and learning opportunities that align with your goals, interests, and teaching priorities.

Use the cards below to browse workshops and programs organized by key areas of teaching and learning.

Course Design & Pedagogy
Generative AI (GenAI)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Equitable & Inclusive Teaching
Reflective Teaching

Course Design & Pedagogy

Explore workshops, series, and events that support effective, evidence-informed course design and teaching practice. These offerings help instructors plan engaging learning experiences, refine their pedagogical approaches, and connect with colleagues across U of T.

Tune into Teaching

A summer series designed to help instructors prepare for the upcoming academic year. Sessions explore course design, teaching with technology, active learning, working with TAs, and other foundational teaching practices.

Course Design Institute (CDI)

A two-day institute introducing frameworks and practical strategies for designing accessible, inclusive, and flexible courses using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Offered jointly by CTSI and the Centre for Faculty Development.

P2P Faculty Mentoring for Teaching

A cohort-based mentoring program that pairs instructors with similar teaching goals in supportive, reciprocal partnerships. Participants explore course design, share strategies, and strengthen their teaching through structured dialogue and collaborative practice.

Open Doors on Teaching

A teaching-observation program that invites instructors to visit the classrooms of President’s Teaching Award winners. Participants observe real teaching in action and join a facilitated discussion to explore strategies, insights, and ways to apply new ideas in their own courses.

ACUE Lunch and Learn

Sessions featuring U of T faculty certified through the ACUE Effective Teaching Practices course. Instructors share practical insights, examples, and strategies they have applied to enhance teaching and student learning.

Teaching and Learning Symposium

An annual event that brings together instructors, librarians, and staff to discuss teaching and learning, share experiences, and explore evidence-informed approaches to pedagogy.

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Generative AI (GenAI)

Workshops and programs to support responsible, effective, and creative use of generative AI in teaching. Explore sessions on GenAI tools, course design considerations, emerging research, and department-requested workshops.

GenAI Workshop Series

A three-part series designed to help instructors navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI in teaching and learning. Grounded in U of T’s AI Task Force principles, each session supports human-centred, integrity-driven approaches to course design, assessment, and student learning.

Getting Started with GenAI Tools

Virtual drop-in sessions that introduce U of T–approved generative AI tools through hands-on demonstrations. Sessions provide an overview of the platform, secure login process, key features, and opportunities for Q&A.

GenAI Reading Groups

Monthly discussions that explore current research, practices, and perspectives on generative AI in higher education. Hosted through the GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons, these sessions connect faculty and staff engaging with AI’s growing impact on teaching and learning.

GenAI Workshop Requests

Workshops for departments and divisions that focus on the pedagogical use of generative AI. CTSI offers one-hour webinars and two-hour interactive sessions tailored to local teaching needs and priorities.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Explore learning opportunities across the tri-campus that support accessible, inclusive, and flexible teaching. Learn about UDL-related sessions, UDL Conversations, UDL Express, and department-requested workshops.

UDL-Related Sessions

Tri-campus UDL-related workshops and sessions that support accessible, inclusive, and flexible teaching practices.

UDL Conversations

Informal, 30-minute online sessions where U of T instructors and staff share how they apply UDL in their teaching, highlighting everyday strategies that make learning more accessible and inclusive.

UDL Express

Short, practical sessions that introduce simple ways to make course materials more accessible and inclusive. Each session uses the SLIDE framework to guide small, evidence-informed design choices that enhance digital content for learners.

UDL Workshop Requests

UDL workshops for departments and divisions. CTSI offers one-hour webinars and two-hour interactive sessions focused on supporting accessible and inclusive learning.

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Equitable & Inclusive Teaching

Explore sessions that support equity-focused and inclusive teaching practices. These offerings invite instructors to reflect on power, positionality, and student experience while developing strategies for creating equitable learning environments.

Creating Equitable Classroom Roundtables

Informal roundtable discussions where faculty explore strategies for creating equitable learning environments. Sessions invite reflection on teaching practices, positionality, and approaches to introducing equity-focused perspectives into course design and assessment.

Reconciliation in Practice

A learning community that offers reflective, supportive space for faculty and staff wishing to engage more meaningfully with reconciliation in teaching. Sessions explore ways to integrate Indigenous perspectives, relational approaches, and respectful practices into teaching and learning.

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Reflective Teaching

Explore opportunities that support reflective, values-informed teaching practice. These offerings invite instructors to deepen their understanding of their teaching and articulate their pedagogical approach.

Reflection in Practice

A four-part series that invites instructors to explore how reflective practice can shape values-driven, evidence-informed teaching. Sessions introduce structured reflection strategies, support the development of teaching statements, and cultivate thoughtful feedback cultures in courses.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

If you’d like help identifying which workshops or programs best meet your needs, email ctsi.teaching@utoronto.ca and we can help you get started.

Looking for upcoming sessions and registration details? Visit our Events page. If you prefer on-demand options, explore our self-paced learning programs.