U of T Teaching and Learning Calendar

This event is open to all the University of Toronto community. Are you interested in Open Education? In this session, we will speak about how to understand, find, adapt, create, and share Open Educational Resources (OERs). OERs can be used for your own learning spaces to help increase the quality and efficiency of your work […]

Presented By: Faculty of Arts & Sciences  Peer review and feedback are essential for promoting student engagement, fostering a classroom community and encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning. In this session, we will review some key concepts and considerations for facilitating peer review and feedback activities. We will also discuss effective strategies and tools to […]

Presented By: Faculty of Arts & Science Registration Assessing gains in communication skills in a large online statistics course Presenters: Nathalie Moon and Samantha-Jo Caetano (Assistant Professors, Teaching Stream, Statistical Sciences) In 2020-22, our foundational first-year statistics course shifted to being offered fully online (~500 students/term). We conducted a study over this period to investigate […]

Presented BY: Faculty of Arts & Sciences Registration Student Advising with Podcasts: Successes and Lessons Learned Presenters: Mario Badr (Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream) and Diane Horton (Professor, Teaching Stream), Department of Computer Science This year, we experimented with a new medium for student advising: a podcast! Our podcast touches on topics like “How do I […]

Presented by: Teaching & Learning, Faculty of Arts & Science  Standards-Based Grading and Team Writing Assignments in Mathematics (Friday, April 5, 2024, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Dual Delivery (Online & In-Person). Registration In-Person Location: Political Science Conference Room (SS3130), Sid Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street - Standard-based Grading in First Year Math Courses Presenter: […]

Presented by: Arts & Science A&S instructors are invited to join the upcoming workshop: Teaching in Arts & Science: Getting Ready for Spring/Summer 2024. The online session will explore strategies and effective practices for course and assignment design, generative AI, educational technology tools, and review important A&S policies related to teaching and learning. Registration Other […]

Presented by: Teaching & Learning, Faculty of Arts & Science  Every year, the Faculty of Arts & Science hosts a Teaching & Learning Showcase to celebrate innovative and exceptional teaching practices, programs, and initiatives from instructors across A&S. This year's showcase will take place over two days (May 1 and May 2, 2024) in-person and […]

Presented by: Arts & Science Every year, the Faculty of Arts & Science hosts a Teaching & Learning Showcase to celebrate innovative and exceptional teaching practices, programs, and initiatives from instructors across A&S. This year's showcase will take place over two days (May 1 and May 2, 2024) in-person and online. We welcome participants to […]

Presented by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching & Learning, Arts & Science Office of the Dean Session Description: In this session we will explore how to design, develop and assess creative assignments such as infographics, posters, podcasts, videos, and more. We will also discuss the pedagogical benefits of creative assignments, intentional design, and […]

Presented by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching & Learning, Arts & Science Office of the Dean  Presenters: Jacqueline Smith, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Computer Science David Liu, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream & Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Department of Computer Science Michelle Craig, Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Computer Science Session Description: […]

Presented by Teaching & Learning, Office of the Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science Presenter: Siobhan O'Flynn, Director, Canadian Studies Program, University College; Assistant Professor, Teaching-Stream; Undergraduate Instructor, Department of English Session Description: The advent of generative AI tools has significantly altered the educational landscape. Over the past year, I developed a series of modules […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Registration Instructors teaching in the Faculty of Arts & Science are invited to the upcoming Lunch & Learn session on collaborative annotation. Collaborative annotation tools provide a dynamic way for students to engage with texts, images, and other course materials. This session will highlight the pedagogical benefits of […]

Presented by: Teaching & Learning, Faculty of Arts & Science Community of Practice: Rethinking Teaching and Learning in Math: Humour and Standards-Based Testing Friday, November 22, 10 - 11:30 am, Online, Zoom Registration  This upcoming CoP session brings together two innovative approaches to teaching mathematics, highlighting the role of humour in engaging students and the […]