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View Past WebinarsPresented by: Centre for Community Partnerships Join us for our three-part CEL Course Development Workshops Series virtually this Winter. The workshops can be stand alone or completed as a series. Note: These will be participatory workshops where attendees will be invited to do some free-writing and some breakout group discussions. In this workshop we focus […]
Join us for an interactive virtual drop-in for University of Toronto instructors and staff. This is your opportunity to get hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, a powerful generative AI model that has been approved for use by the University. Focus: Our primary goal is to familiarize you with the process of logging into Copilot using […]
This workshop is designed to help teaching assistants develop effective, professional relationships with their course instructors. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, TAs will explore best practices for communication, boundary setting, and collaborative goal-setting within the TA-CI dynamic. Key topics include clarifying roles and responsibilities, handling conflicts, managing expectations, and providing constructive feedback to enhance […]
Presented by: A&S T&L Community of Practice A Model for Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Institutional Collaboration for Undergraduate Students. Registration Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 11 am-12 pm. Online. Presenter: Jasty Singh, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream; Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies; Department of Immunology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Description: Immunology is a cross-disciplinary field, existing at the interface of […]
Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Zoom Registration Presenter: Jasty Singh, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream; Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies; Department of Immunology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine Description: Immunology is a cross-disciplinary field, existing at the interface of biology, engineering and medicine. Therefore, a crucial skill for immunologists to develop is their ability to collaborate […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning First session: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 12-1 pm. Subsequent sessions: Thursday, Feb. 27, from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, March 27, from 12-1 p.m. CTL's Educational Development Team would like to invite all UTSC faculty to take part in a Teaching and Learning Community of Practice. We will […]
This workshop will demystify pedagogy by first contextualizing and defining this term and then exploring different styles of teaching in higher education. Participants will be exposed to several pedagogical approaches including, critical and anti-oppressive pedagogies, with an emphasis on pedagogies that foster inclusive classroom environments. A student-centered (constructivist) approach will allow participants to reflect on […]
Facilitators: Victoria Sheldon, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Generative AI Pedagogies, CTSI Rob Huang, Educational Developer, Instructional Practices and Student Engagement, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills, Centre, Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy Generative AI tools have the potential to be used as metacognitive partners, promoting deeper levels of divergent thinking, reflection, and analysis. In this online […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning In this webinar, we will provide an overview of assessment tools available in Quercus, including Assignments, Quizzes and Surveys. We will explore the settings, applications, and tools such as Turnitin available for creating assessments. We will also review options for providing students with feedback on their work, […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning A teaching dossier is an important document for reflecting on your teaching, developing your practice, and presenting yourself on the academic job market. By participating in this interactive session, participants will learn the components and structure of a teaching dossier and will, through a series of guided […]
Facilitator: Cheryl Lepard, Educational Developer, Universal Design for Learning, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/resources/universal-design-for-learning/) is an educational framework that leverages the values of accessibility and inclusion in designing accessible, inclusive, and usable methods, materials, and environments that reduce learning barriers and welcome learner variability. The UDL Conversations Series […]
Facilitator: Lindsey Shorser, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Toronto Description: Even the most motivated students can feel discouraged, distracted, or disengaged from their courses when faced with overwhelming workloads, a lack of connection to the course and its content, or any number of other obstacles. As instructors, we […]
Presented by: A&S T&L Community of Practice Comparing Deadline Policies From Three Computer Science Courses. Registration Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 1-2 pm. Online. Presenters: Jennifer Campbell, Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Computer Science Karen Reid, Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Computer Science Description: Computer science courses employ a variety of assignment deadline policies ranging from […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning Learn about some of the assistive technologies that students use and why accessible materials are important. Acquire new skills in creating accessible documents and modifying existing documents to adhere to the AODA. Open to all faculty and staff. Registration
Moderator: Victoria Sheldon, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Generative AI Pedagogies, CTSI Panelists: Sophia Bello, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, French, Faculty of Arts & Science Danielle Goldfarb, Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Lecturer, Master of Global Affairs program Kenneth Yip, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Cell and Systems Biology, Faculty of Arts & […]
Presented by: UTSC The UTSC EL Community of Practice will meet for the first time this winter term. We will discuss EL reflection and assessment. Al Hearn, Educational Developer for EL, Centre for Teaching and Learning, will share some best practices followed by Q&A. Attendees can share their EL assignments and assessment practices. If you […]
The pedagogical space is not limited to the physical classroom. Experiential learning provides demonstrable benefits to students by bringing their learning in contact with ‘real world’ experiences. But not knowing how to incorporate experiential learning into your course design can be a deterrent for instructors. The University of Toronto has a vast network of spaces […]
Presented by: Centre for Community Partnerships Join us for our three-part CEL Course Development Workshops Series virtually this Winter. The workshops can be stand alone or completed as a series.Note: These will be participatory workshops where attendees will be invited to do some free-writing and some breakout group discussions. In this second workshop we focus […]
Facilitators: Yuxin Tu, Senior Manager, Evaluation & Assessment, CTSI Amanda Brijmohan, Educational Developer, Assessment & Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, UTM This workshop is Part III in the 2024-25 SoTL Series and is jointly facilitated with CTSI and the RGASC at UTM. This session provides an introductory overview of design principles and […]
University educators seem to be concerned by the number of distractions and barriers plaguing their educational space. Some examples of distractions and barriers include technology like cell phones or laptops and, inaccessibility and alienation from material lesson design. These examples could lead to student burnout and cognitive overload, lack of motivation, which may result in […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning First Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29. Subsequent Sessions: Feb. 12 and 26; March 12 and 26; April 9. Time: 12-1 p.m. The Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club explores themes around teaching and learning. In the first session, we will explore titles and select this term’s book […]
This workshop is designed to equip Teaching Assistants with effective strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and educational technology. Participants will delve into the core UDL principles, including providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression, and explore their application in virtual settings.The session will […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning This webinar is designed to answer all your questions and provide you with the tools and knowledge to set up and manage your Gradebook effectively. Whether you're new to Quercus or looking to enhance your skills, this session will guide you through the essential features and best […]
Presented by: Centre for Community Partnerships High-impact pedagogy in which instructors partner with communities, First Nations, grassroots initiatives, non-profit organizations and/or public sector organizations to offer students unique hands-on learning experiences driven by partner priorities. While teaching a CEL course takes considerable time and effort, the benefits to students and community partners have been well-documented. […]
Presented by: Arts, Culture and Media Moving beyond Allyship: Equity-Based Classroom is a two-day symposium which will include anti-oppression training and development for University of Toronto staff, faculty, librarians, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, featuring Rania El Mugammar and Brie Berry Crossfield. With a focus specifically on humanities curriculum, the symposium will provide space for […]
Each OnlineMicroteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson over Zoom. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in […]
Presented by: Arts, Culture and Media Moving beyond Allyship: Equity-Based Classroom is a two-day symposium which will include anti-oppression training and development for University of Toronto staff, faculty, librarians, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, featuring Rania El Mugammar and Brie Berry Crossfield. With a focus specifically on humanities curriculum, the symposium will provide space for […]
Presented by: Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC), UTM This lunch and learn series will explore various Generative AI tools in higher education through the lens of the STRIVE (Student-centeredness, Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Validity, and Equity) model. Designed for instructors at varying levels of comfort and experience, each of the six 30-minute sessions will demonstrate […]
This workshop will provide TAs and CIs with the tools needed to integrate writing into STEM course curriculums. We will cover topics such as learning to write vs. writing to learn, writing as an iterative process, and building student confidence and proficiency in scientific writing. We will explore a range of strategies for fostering scientific […]
The statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is the foundation of any teaching dossier, is often requested as part of an academic job application, and is an important part of the tenure and promotion process. This short statement needs to effectively communicate your ideas, beliefs, and values about teaching in a condensed space. In writing your […]
Presented by: Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (RGASC), UTM The most recent update to the Universal Design for Learning guidelines, UDL 3.0, responds to the call for the framework to embed greater attention to a more inclusive equity lens into its suggestions for enhancing and fostering meaningful learning experiences for all learners. This workshop will […]
This 2-hour workshop will equip Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students with strategies to develop and apply intercultural communication skills to a variety of settings in the classroom. Participants will reflect on their cultural perspectives, positionality, and cultural toolkits to deepen their own self-awareness as educators, and will develop strategies to adapt their own teaching to […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning First Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29. Subsequent Sessions: Feb. 12 and 26; March 12 and 26; April 9. Time: 12-1 p.m. The Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club explores themes around teaching and learning. In the first session, we will explore titles and select this term’s book […]
Presented by: UTSC In response to recommendations in the University of Toronto Scarborough Teaching Stream Working Group Report, UTSC Teaching Stream Faculty are invited to participate in a workshop series to formulate and explore teaching and learning projects with support from peers. This third session focuses on "Checking In and Moving Forward with Teaching and […]
Presented by: Teaching & Learning, Arts & Science Registration In-person meeting location: Room HS696, Health Sciences Building, 155 College Street The session includes the following two presentations: A 3-Role Framework for Coordinating Courses with Increasingly Large Enrolments Presenter: Lindsey Shorser, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Mathematics Description: Consider these three roles contained within the […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning First session: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 12-1 pm. Subsequent sessions: Thursday, Feb. 27, from 12-1 p.m. and Thursday, March 27, from 12-1 p.m. CTL's Educational Development Team would like to invite all UTSC faculty to take part in a Teaching and Learning Community of Practice. We will […]
Whether you’re new to inclusive pedagogies or seasoned in such pedagogies, this book series will provide you with the tools and community support to enhance your impact as an educator. Join us to transform your teaching and make a difference in the lives of your students! – Session #1: Understanding Inclusive Teaching Principles : In […]
Presented by: UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning At UTSC we strive to foster a culture of excellence in teaching. Participants will learn strategies for preparing a strong nomination package that aligns with the teaching award criteria. Prospective nominees and nominators are encouraged to attend this session. Registration
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