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Navigating the TA-CI Relationship (Online)

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 […]

A&S T&L Community of Practice: A Model for Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Institutional Collaboration for Undergraduate Students

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 […]

A&S Teaching & Learning Community of Practice: A Model for Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Institutional Collaboration for Undergraduate Students

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 […]

Event Series UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club Winter 2025

UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club Winter 2025

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 […]

Event Series UTSC CTL’s Teaching and Learning Community of Practice Winter 2025

UTSC CTL’s Teaching and Learning Community of Practice Winter 2025

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 […]

Pedagogy 101 (Online)

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 […]

Creative and Critical Thinking with Generative AI

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 […]

UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning: Quercus Quizzes, Assignments and SpeedGrader

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, […]

UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning: Introduction to Teaching Dossiers for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

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 […]

UDL Conversation with Cheryl Lepard

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 […]

ACUE Lunch and Learn – Motivation Matters: Inspiring Student Engagement through Course Design, Feedback, and Purposeful Teaching Practices

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 […]

A&S T&L Community of Practice: Comparing Deadline Policies From Three Computer Science Courses

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 […]

Centre for Teaching and Learning Webinar: Creating Accessible Documents

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

GenAI Works in Progress: Embracing Experimentation with Generative AI in Teaching and Learning

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 & […]

UTSC Experiential Learning Community of Practice

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 […]

Deadline: Centre for Community Partnerships Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Course Fund

Presented by: Centre for Community Partnerships The CCP offers small grants to support instructors teaching CEL courses at the University of Toronto. This funding can be used for CEL courses to 1) support innovation, 2) recognize community partner engagement, and 3) address barriers to student participation. Deadline has been extended to 12 p.m. on Monday, […]

Experiental Learning: Moving Teaching Beyond the Classroom (In-Person)

Name: Blackburn Room Address: 130 St. George St. Toronto ON

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 […]

CEL Course Development Workshop 2: Designing a Successful CEL Course

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 […]

Designing Surveys in SoTL

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 […]

Responding to Distractions and Barriers in the Classroom (Online)

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 […]

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 […]

Event Series UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club Winter 2025

UTSC Centre for Teaching and Learning Book Club Winter 2025

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 […]

Universal Design for Learning and Educational Technology for Engagement (Online)

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 […]

Centre for Teaching and Learning Webinar: Mastering the Gradebook in Quercus

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 […]

CEL Faculty Roundtable – Making the Work Visible: CEL in the Teaching Stream

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. […]

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