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FAS Teaching & Learning Community of Practice: Course-Tailored Artificial Intelligence Chat Tools for Large Undergraduate Cellular and Molecular Biology Classes

Presented by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching and Learning Initiatives The upcoming A&S T&L Community of Practice session, presented by Kenneth Yip (Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Cell & Systems Biology), demonstrates the making and the use of course-tailored AI chat tools, and offer collaboration opportunities for instructors interested in developing AIs for their […]

CCP CEL Course Development Workshop 2: Designing a Successful CEL Course

Presented by the Centre for Community Partnerships Online In this second workshop we focus on the three ‘Ps’ of CEL course development: pedagogy, partnerships and student preparation. Focusing on the three ‘Ps’, the workshop will: 1) provide you with some practical strategies for designing and running a CEL course; 2) provide you space and time […]

Diversifying Reading Lists

Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1

Facilitators: Navroop Gill, Teaching & Learning Librarian, UTLEmily Hector, Education Liaison Librarian, UTL  Join us for an interactive workshop that explores the importance of diversifying reading materials for your students.  The representation of scholars (or lack thereof) on reading lists and syllabi helps to normalize and legitimate which – and whose – ideas are valued within a […]

FAS Teaching & Learning Lunch and Learn Series: Community Building in the Classroom

Presented by the Faculty of Arts & Science, Teaching and Learning Initiatives Registration Link Community building in the classroom can increase student engagement and help to foster an inclusive and positive learning environment. In this session, we will discuss strategies for building and maintaining community in the classroom. For upcoming programming, please visit the Teaching […]

Effective Strategies for Preparing a Teaching Award Nomination File

Facilitators:Megan Burnett, Assistant Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI)Kelly Gordon, Coordinator, Programs & Strategic Initiatives, CTSIClare Gilderdale, Manager, Teaching Initiatives, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education (OVPIUE)Jennifer Evans, Special Projects Officer, Teaching Initiatives, OVPIUETegan Mannisto, Teaching Initiatives Coordinator, OVPIUEIn this session intended for academic administrators and University staff supporting teaching award […]

Equity Roundtable: Engaging with Indigenous Knowledges and Pedagogies in the Post-Secondary Class

Facilitator: Andrew Bomberry, Special Projects Officer (Curriculum and Education), The Office of Indigenous InitiativesPlease Note: This is a re-run of the CTSI Equity Roundtable presentation from April 19, 2023.The TRC Calls to Action (https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2015/trc/IR4-7-2015-eng.pdf) were released in 2015 and spelled out 94 Calls that were intended to redress past harms, end present ones, and set a course for […]

Community-Engaged Research Faculty Discussion Club Series: Session 2: Initiating & Nurturing — How Does a Community Engaged Research (CER) Initiative Begin?

Presented by the Centre for Community Partnerships Join the Centre for Research Innovation and Support (CRIS) and the Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP) for the second session of the “Community Engaged Research Faculty Discussion Club,” a new series for faculty with an interest in deepening their theoretical and practical understanding of community engaged research to […]

FAS Teaching & Learning Community of Practice 2023-24: Video Games and Visual Creativity: Reimagining Assessments and Activities

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) […]

Creating Global Classrooms: Building Connections to the Global Community

Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1

Facilitators:Heather Bruce, Learning Abroad Advisor & Manager, Centre for International ExperienceDr. Elham Marzi, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Director Engineering Business MinorGlobal Classrooms allow for faculty and instructors to work closely with peers abroad, and to connect classrooms in different parts of the world for co-teaching, enabling global and cross-cultural collaborations. The session will provide examples, tools, […]

FAS Teaching & Learning Lunch and Learn Series: Active Learning Strategies

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 […]

An Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Staff & Faculty

Presented by the eCampus Ontario OER Rangers Program Open Educational Resources offer an opportunity for educators to build upon, revise, reuse already built educational materials. To date there are over 2 million Open Educational Resources available to educators and learners that range in topic and medium. By joining the OER community you can contribute to […]

Equity Roundtable: Enhancing Intercultural Development Framework: We Would Love to hear From You!

Facilitators: You Jia Lee, Program Coordinator, Intercultural and Global Programs, International Education Centre, UTM Rebeca Mahadeo, Student Development Coordinator, Intercultural Programs, International Education Centre, UTM This session highlights tools and a framework you can put in place in your classroom to help students build intercultural skills, and gain global fluency in this ever connected world. The […]

How to Succeed as a Graduate Supervisor

Facilitators:Prof John Peever, Professor, Cell & Systems Biology and Vice-Dean, Students, School of Graduate StudiesProf Rene Harrison, Professor, Biological Sciences, and Vice-Dean Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies, UTSCProf Pamela Klassen, Professor & Chair, Department for the Study of ReligionDr Michal Kasprzak, Assistant Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation / Teaching Assistants’ Training ProgramDr Lynn Ossher, […]

Inclusive Languages and Communication in the Classroom

Facilitators:Jasjit Sangha, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Anti-Racist Pedagogies, CTSISamantha Chang, Faculty Liaison, Anti-Racist Pedagogies, CTSIYaseen Ali, Learning Strategist, Academic SuccessU of T students come from 170 countries and regions (U of T Quick Facts, 2022), with 32% speaking a language other than English at home (Student Life, 2023). How can we leverage diverse language skills to […]

A&S T&L Community of Practice: Student Choice and Self-Directed Learning

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 […]

From Panic to Possibility: Rethinking and Redesigning Assignments in the Wake of Generative AI

Facilitators: Alison Gibbs, Professor, Teaching Stream Department of Statistical Sciences, Director, CTSI Andrea Williams, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream Writing & Rhetoric, Innis College, Deputy Director, CTSI As an instructor, it is hard to read about the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning in higher education and not wonder about how this will impact […]

Making Your Syllabus Work for You and Your Students

Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1

Facilitators: Megan Burnett, Associate Director, CTSISamantha Chang, Faculty Liaison, Anti-Racist Pedagogies, CTSI Emily Hector, Liaison Librarian, Education, UTLA well-crafted syllabus ensures that students understand the essential requirements for participating and succeeding in a course. A well-designed syllabus can also serve as a learning tool to enhance students’ experience in the course, beyond listing course policies […]

FAS: Getting Ready for Winter 2024 (Part 1): Course Planning and Design

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 […]

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