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Workshop: Re-Thinking Rubrics in the Age of Generative AI (Online via Zoom)
Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre Rubrics are useful for specifying criteria used to assess student work. They can be helpful for instructors in maintaining consistent grading practices and are helpful in communicating academic expectations for student learning. However, as generative AI tools become more integrated in how students complete […]
CTSI Equity Roundtable: Decolonizing the Curriculum: Insights and Strategies from the Faculty Fellows Program
Facilitators:Awo Abokor, Program Coordinator, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty of Information Ryan Hinds, Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Dalla Lana School of Public HealthJoin Awo Abokor, Program Coordinator, EDI at the Faculty of Information, and Ryan Hinds, Director, EDI at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health for an engaging discussion that explores the ongoing journey […]
Generative AI Virtual Drop In: Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot
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 protected […]
Peer Review Session (In-Person)
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONAssessment of Learning Series: “What do we mean when we say: ‘Inclusive Assessments’?”
Presented by: University of Toronto Mississauga, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre The second session of the Assessment of Learning Series will discuss pedagogical considerations for implementing inclusive assessment design in your classroom. This session's content will appeal both to instructors new to the paradigm of inclusive assessment as well as those interested in re-imagining their […]
Engaging Students with Hypothesis Social Annotation
Facilitators: Samantha Chang, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSIJessica George, Customer Success Manager, Hypothesis - West RegionAdding social annotation to course readings can help students develop essential critical thinking skills. In this interactive and hands-on session, Jessica George from Hypothesis will discuss how you can implement collaborative annotation with Hypothesis to make student reading […]
Mindfulness as a Liberatory Practice Series: Third session (Strengthening self-compassion)
Presented by: UTSC's Centre for Teaching and Learning and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office Register and learn more Join us as we explore mindfulness as a liberatory practice and engage in meditation, journalling and self-reflection to strengthen our sense of self, engage in deeper self-knowing and build community. All faculty, staff and librarians are welcome. […]
A&S Teaching & Learning Community of Practice: Enhancing Biotechnology Education with Computational Modules – Bridging the Two Disciplines
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 […]
TLS Mini-Series: Civil Discourse in the Classroom: What’s the State, and What’s at Stake?
Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1Panelists: James John, Philosophy, Faculty of Arts & Science Nasim Niknafs, Faculty of MusicBrian Silverman, Rotman School of ManagementAlison Thompson, Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyModerator: Randy Boyagoda, Provostial Advisor on Civil DiscourseHow important is it for faculty and students to think out loud together in the classroom? In this panel, faculty members, all members of the university’s […]
Teaching in Arts & Science: Getting Ready for Winter 2025 – Managing Large Courses
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 […]
Generative AI Assessment Design Clinic
Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1Facilitators: Victoria Sheldon, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Generative AI Pedagogies, CTSI Cora McCloy, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, SoTL, CTSI Building on the foundation laid in our first workshop, this hands-on session focuses on translating reimagined learning outcomes into practical, AI-aware assessments. As we navigate the evolving landscape of education in the age of generative AI, it is important to align […]
Quercus and Educational Technology Consultations
Book a 15- or 30-minute virtual consultation with a Faculty Liaison from the Teaching, Learning and Technology team at the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) to discuss questions you have related to your Quercus and educational technology for your upcoming course(s). Consultations are available for the following categories: Quercus: copying courses, building and organizing course […]
TLS Mini-Series: All Work and No Play? The Classroom Is/As Play
Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1Facilitators: Jennifer Ross, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Woodsworth CollegeErin K. Vearncombe, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy, UTM“Play” and “work” appear as opposites: work is conceptualized as rigorous, accomplishment-oriented activity whereas play appears as unstructured activity for its own sake, a voluntary behaviour directed at personal enjoyment. Scholarship on play in […]
Teaching in Arts & Science: Getting Ready for Winter 2025 – Course Design and Delivery
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 […]
Mindfulness as a Liberatory Practice Series. Fourth session: Practicing R.A.I.N (recognize, allow, investigate, nurture)
Presented by: UTSC's Centre for Teaching and Learning and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office Register and learn more Join us as we explore mindfulness as a liberatory practice and engage in meditation, journalling and self-reflection to strengthen our sense of self, engage in deeper self-knowing and build community. All faculty, staff and librarians are welcome. […]
Course Instructor Training Camp – December 2024
Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ONTeaching in Arts & Science: Getting Ready for Winter 2025 – Fostering Student Learning and Engagement
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. […]
Introduction to the Academic Toolbox
Facilitators: Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSIDerek Hunt, Faculty Liaison, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSIIn this webinar, we will provide an overview of the Academic Toolbox (https://act.utoronto.ca/academic-toolbox/), including Quercus and other tools that can support teaching and learning goals for all course modalities (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous, and hybrid). Specifically, we will […]