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Facilitators: Cristina D’Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI Cora McCloy, Educational Developer, CTSI This interactive session will equip instructors with effective strategies to create a welcoming and productive classroom environment from day one. Topics covered will include: • Preparing for the start of the term • Engaging students during the first week • Presenting and leveraging the syllabus effectively • Motivating students and setting clear expectations • […] |
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Facilitator: Brian Malone, Customer Success Specialist, Hypothesis How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This workshop explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active, critical, and mindful reading in the digital age. Participants will examine research on digital reading, learn how annotation can reduce distractions and deepen comprehension, and explore ways to foster […] |
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Quercus and EdTech Consultations
Book a 30-minute consultation (UTORid login required) for support with Quercus, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility in teaching and learning. Availability: Every weekday between 10 am and 4 pm Book Now
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Facilitators: Mike Kasprzak, Assistant Director, TATP/CTSI Cristina D’Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI This session is designed for instructors who are responsible for hiring, coordinating, training, and supporting Teaching Assistants (TAs) in U of T courses. We will explore practical strategies for working effectively with your teaching team throughout the term, including approaches to onboarding, communication, and […] |
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Facilitators: Samantha Chang, Team Lead, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI This session explores assessment design through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the evolving role of generative AI (GenAI). Participants will consider practical approaches to assessment preparation (instructions, expectations, […] |
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Book a 30-minute consultation (UTORid login required) for support with Quercus, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility in teaching and learning. Availability: Every weekday between 10 am and 4 pm Book Now |
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Facilitators: Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI; Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Research shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026_062a7394-en.html) finds that AI tools with clear educational guardrails may support learning outcomes, while unstructured use of AI risks becoming a shortcut that may […] |
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Facilitators: Cris D'Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI Samantha Chang, Team Lead, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies, CTSI In this webinar, we will provide tips and strategies for incorporating active learning that can be used in any learning environment (in-person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous). We will model various activities that you can incorporate into your courses. This […] |
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Quercus and EdTech Consultations
Book a 30-minute consultation (UTORid login required) for support with Quercus, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility in teaching and learning. Availability: Every weekday between 10 am and 4 pm Book Now
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Facilitators: Michael Nicholson, Director of Accessibility Services Sarah Kloke, Assistant Director of Accessibility Services Reginald (Reggie) Oey, Accessible and Inclusive Learning Team Lead Unsure where your responsibilities begin and end when supporting students with disability-related accommodation needs? Looking for practical strategies to navigate implementation challenges while maintaining course integrity? Interested in understanding when to act […] |
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Facilitators: Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Cogniti is U of T's platform for building course-specific AI tutors: grounded in your content, aligned with your pedagogy, and deployed directly in Quercus. In this session, we will walk you through everything you need to […] |
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Facilitators: Samantha Chang, Team Lead, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI Marko Piljevic, Educational Technology Analyst, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI Maryam Shafiei, Educational Technology Analyst, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI This session explores how Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox can support more inclusive and accessible course design practices. Building […] |
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This training consists of two parts:• Seven asynchronous learning modules (3.5 hours)• Two synchronous online workshop sessions (2.5 hours total). You must complete the 7 asynchronous modules before youcan attend the workshops (see self-enrolment links below). For the synchronous sessions, participants are expected tobe present online for the full duration of each session. Part 1: Asynchronous ModulesThe asynchronous modules focus on […]
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Facilitators: Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Once your Cogniti tutor is up and running, the real work begins: aligning it to what you want students to learn and how you want them to engage. Different learning goals call for different tutor designs, […] |
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Quercus and EdTech Consultations
Book a 30-minute consultation (UTORid login required) for support with Quercus, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility in teaching and learning. Availability: Every weekday between 10 am and 4 pm Book Now
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Please note: session starts at 12:10pm.Facilitators:Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSIVictoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI Generative AI is reshaping teaching and learning, but navigating the landscape at U of T doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This focused one-hour online session gives participants exactly what they need to get started: […]
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Presented by: Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC CTL is once again hosting Book Club and we will be meeting throughout the fall to explore teaching and learning themes from a selected book. Join us online for a chance to explore teaching and learning in a collaborative way. REGISTER HERE First session: Thursday, Sept. 24, […] |
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Presented by UTM Library Need to get your Quercus course up and running quickly? Want to add content and set up a welcoming Homepage? Join us for an overview to get your Quercus course ready for the new semester. REGISTER UTM Library & Instructional Technologies
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Facilitator: Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI; Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Research shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026_062a7394-en.html) finds that AI tools with clear educational guardrails may support learning outcomes, while unstructured use of AI risks becoming a shortcut […] |
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Please note: session starts at 12:10am.Facilitator: Reginald Oey, Accessible Learning Strategies Team Lead, Accessibility Services How are students registered with Accessibility Services engaging with generative AI, and what does that reveal about equity, access, and support? This session draws on findings from a student survey conducted by Accessibility Services to explore these questions. In this interactive […]
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Facilitator: Reginald Oey, Accessible Learning Strategies Team Lead, Accessibility Services How are students registered with Accessibility Services engaging with generative AI, and what does that reveal about equity, access, and support? This session draws on findings from a student survey conducted by Accessibility Services to explore these questions. In this interactive session, Reginald Oey, Accessible […] |
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Please note: session starts at 11:10am.Facilitators:Navroop Gill, Teaching & Learning Librarian, Teaching & Engagement Unit, University of Toronto LibrariesNaz Torabi, Collections Coordinator, Science, University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto Libraries offers a growing range of resources to support instructors navigating generative AI in their teaching, from the UTL Framework for AI Literacy to emerging work […]
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Facilitators: Navroop Gill, Teaching & Learning Librarian, Teaching & Engagement Unit, University of Toronto Libraries Naz Torabi, Collections Coordinator, Science, University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto Libraries offers a growing range of resources to support instructors navigating generative AI in their teaching, from the UTL Framework for AI Literacy to emerging work on AI-ready […] |
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Please note: session starts at 11:00am.Facilitator: Graeme Slaght, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian, Scholarly Communications & Copyright Office, University of Toronto Libraries “Can I use this content in this tool?” — when it comes to GenAI, answering this question is harder than it seems. Legal and policy frameworks governing these tools are full of grey areas […]
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Facilitator: Graeme Slaght, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian, Scholarly Communications & Copyright Office, University of Toronto Libraries "Can I use this content in this tool?" — when it comes to GenAI, answering this question is harder than it seems. Legal and policy frameworks governing these tools are full of grey areas and subject to ongoing […] |
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Quercus and EdTech Consultations
Book a 30-minute consultation (UTORid login required) for support with Quercus, educational technology, generative AI, and accessibility in teaching and learning. Availability: Every weekday between 10 am and 4 pm Book Now
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Presented by: Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC Hey new instructors, welcome to UTSC! Do you have a question about Quercus? Are you curious about the campus? Do you want to talk to someone about teaching? This session is for sessional instructors and grad-student course instructors. This is your chance to ask your just-in-time questions […] |
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Presented by UTM Library Interested in learning about different quiz options? Need help setting up a Quercus quiz? Join us as we explore how to create question banks, question groups, and other affordances to help create Quality Quercus Quizzes. REGISTER UTM Library Quercus Training
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Presented by: Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC Respondus LockDown Browser locks down the testing environment in Quercus. It is available to all UTSC instructors. In this webinar, you will learn how Respondus works, what settings you can customize within Respondus and Quercus Quiz integration. Prerequisite Attendees are expected to have a working-level knowledge about […] |
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What does it mean to be a Teaching Assistant at UofT? In this introductory workshop, graduate students will explore the opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges of the TA role. Together, we’ll discuss expectations for teaching and learning, strategies for building confidence in the classroom, and resources available to support your development as an educator. Participants will […]
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Facilitators: Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Once your Cogniti tutor is up and running, the real work begins: aligning it to what you want students to learn and how you want them to engage. Different learning goals call for different tutor designs, […] |
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“Where can I get help with that?” As a frontline teacher, students will often come to you with questions about getting help with their academic work as well as for a broad range of difficulties that they might encounter. As a TA, you are in the ideal position to assist your students’ learning by referring […]
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Presented by: UTM Library Need to get your Quercus course up and running quickly? Want to add content and set up a welcoming Homepage? Join us for an overview to get your Quercus course ready for the new semester. REGISTER UTM Library & Instructional Technologies |
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