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 […]