U of T Teaching and Learning Calendar

Present by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching & Learning, Office of the Dean The upcoming Community of Practice will showcase two presentations on using video games and visual creativity in assessments and activities. "Assassins and Education: Using Video Games in the Classroom" -- Shaun Ross (Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Victoria College, Renaissance Studies) […]

Presented by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching and Learning Initiatives Registration Link Active learning strategies can help students connect to each other, engage with course material, clarify course content, and stimulate critical discussion. In this session, we will explore effective active learning strategies and techniques instructors have used to engage students. For upcoming […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science The upcoming A&S Teaching & Learning Community of Practice session will showcase two presentations that discuss student choice and self-directed learning: “Touching the Earth: Experiential Learning in a Buddhist Context for Student Well-Being” -- Michael Ium (Postdoctoral Fellow, Department for the Study of Religion) “Assignment Design for First-Year […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Instructors teaching in the Faculty of Arts & Science are invited to join two upcoming sessions to kick off the Winter 2024 semester. In this two-part series, our Teaching & Learning team will focus first on course planning and design and second, on fostering student engagement.Part I: Course […]

Presented by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching and Learning Initiatives Registration LinkGuided questions can stimulate critical dialogues and overcome the challenges of open-ended questions. In this session we will explore effective strategies for asking informal and formal questions, whether to break the ice in a classroom or to help students develop their critical […]

Instructors teaching in the Faculty of Arts & Science are invited to join two upcoming sessions to kick off the Winter 2024 semester. In this two-part series, our Teaching & Learning team will focus first on course planning and design and second, on fostering student engagement. Part II: Fostering Student Engagement will focus on engaging […]

Presented By: Faculty of Arts & Science This session is a hybrid event. The in-person location is the History Conference Room (SS2098), Sid Smith Hall. A Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Presenters: David Liu (Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Computer Science), Jessica D’eon (Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Chemistry) Registration Link Description: Chemistry is an […]

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 […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Zoom Registration Presenters: Naomi Levy-Strumpf, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Biology David Liu, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream & Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies, Department of Computer Science Alice Gao, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Computer Science Description: Biotechnology and computer science are converging to accelerate innovation. To best […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Instructors teaching in Arts & Science are invited to join the upcoming Teaching & Learning workshop. Getting Ready for Winter 2025: Managing Large Courses Thursday, December 5, 2-3:30 pm, EST, Zoom Registration By combining pedagogical approaches with relevant educational technologies, this session aims to equip instructors with the […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Getting Ready for Winter 2025: Course Design and Delivery Tuesday, December 10, 2-3:30 pm, EST, Zoom Registration Focused on course design and delivery, including effective strategies and practices for organizing courses, communicating with students and TAs, selecting suitable educational technologies and tools, and integrating important A&S policies related […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Getting Ready for Winter 2025: Fostering Student Learning and Engagement Wednesday, December 11, 2-3:30 pm, EST, Zoom Registration Focused on fostering student learning and engagement through effective assessment and activity design, including group work and collaboration, providing feedback and evaluation, and important considerations related to Generative Artificial Intelligence. […]

Presented by: Faculty of Arts & Science Registration During the first week of the Winter 2025 term, the Teaching & Learning team will offer three drop-in sessions, with team members available to answer questions, demo tools, and troubleshoot teaching & technology setups with instructors. Teaching & Technology Drop-In Session: Tuesday, January 7, 12-1 pm, EST, […]

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 […]