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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 […]
Showcasing U of T SoTL Research (Part II)
Facilitators: Cora McCloy, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, SoTL Faculty Presenters: Aarthi Ashok, Professor, Teaching Stream, Biological Sciences, UTSC Title: Investigating classroom climate, inclusion, and students’ sense of belonging in STEM courses Certina Ho, Assistant Professor, Director, Educational Program Evaluation and Scholarship, Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine; Leslie Dan Faculty of PharmacyTitle: Safety Games: Gamification in Pharmacy Education Nazanin Khazra, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, […]
Introduction to Backwards Design and UDL
Name: Blackburn Room, 4th Floor Robarts Library Address: 130 St. George Street Toronto ON M5S 3H1Facilitators: Cristina D’Amico, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Graduate Student Development & TA Training, CTSI Michal Kasprzak, Assistant Director, CTSI/TATP In this workshop, we will offer a dual introduction to two key concepts in effective and inclusive course design: “Backward Design” and “Universal Design for Learning (UDL).” Participants will understand how to prioritize their intended learning outcomes (Wiggins and McTighe, 2005) in […]
Building an Effective LEAF Application: From Idea to Submission
Facilitators:Clare Gilderdale, Manager, Teaching Initiatives, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate EducationJennifer Evans, Special Projects Officer, Teaching Initiatives, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate EducationJeff Burrow, Special Projects Officer, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate EducationCarrie Reese, Teaching Initiatives Coordinator, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate EducationThis workshop is designed for […]
Making Your Syllabus Work for You and Your Students
Facilitators: Megan Burnett, Associate Director, CTSISamantha Chang, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSIA 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 and due dates. This […]
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 […]
Learning Outcomes in the Age of Generative AI
Facilitators: Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning and Technology, CTSIVictoria Sheldon, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Generative AI Pedagogies, CTSIThe rapid advancement of generative AI is poised to fundamentally transform the landscape of education and the future of work. As AI systems demonstrate increasing capabilities in knowledge synthesis, creative problem-solving, and efficient task completion, university instructors may wish […]
Quercus Data Insights: A New Dashboard Tool to Analyze Student Activity
Facilitators: Alan da Silveira Fleck, Data Analyst, Learning Analytics, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education William Heikoop, Coordinator, Digital Learning Innovation Cora Mccloy, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, SoTL, CTSI The University’s learning analytics initiative has developed a series of dashboards designed to visualize course-level student activity data within Quercus. These visualizations serve as a […]
Tune into Teaching: Building and Managing Your Teaching Team
Facilitators: Mike Kasprzak, Assistant Director TATP/CTSI Cristina D’Amico, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Graduate Student Development & TA TrainingThis session is intended for instructors who are responsible for hiring, coordinating, training and supporting Teaching Assistants (TAs) for U of T courses. In this session, we’ll discuss strategies for working effectively with your TAs, whether in the online, hybrid or […]