Themed Workshop Requests

Generative AI or Universal Design for Learning

In the 2024-25 academic year CTSI is accepting requests from departments and divisions for locally-delivered CTSI-facilitated sessions focused on either of two high-priority areas:

Generative Artificial Intelligence (generative AI)

Topic 1: Introduction to Generative AI: Implications for Teaching and Learning
Topic 2: Revisiting Learning Outcomes in the Age of Generative AI
Topic 3: Assessment Design in the Age of Generative AI
Topic 4: Orientation to Microsoft Copilot: Practical Applications for Teaching and Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Topic 1: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Scaffolding Accessible and Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Topic 2: Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL): From Theory to Practice Within and Beyond the Classroom

These sessions are intended to offer opportunities to instructors to learn together in the contexts where they teach. At a unit’s/division’s request, a CTSI facilitation team will deliver one of the following options on the priority area of choice:

OPTION 1: One-Hour Webinar

This synchronous online option offers a general information session to introduce instructors to essential considerations and key information. There will be some interaction and a question-and-answer period. (Note: one-hour sessions are online only.)

OPTION 2: Two-Hour Interactive Workshop

This option can be delivered online or in person. This option offers more in-depth information and asks participants to engage in hands-on activities and discussion. (Note: two-hour workshops can be in-person or online.)

What’s involved

In planning and delivering these sessions, CTSI facilitators will:

Work with a local contact or team in the department/division to ensure the webinar/workshop is relevant for the teaching context
Connect the local contact with existing resources prior to planning the requested session
Hold a 30-minute planning meeting to discuss and finalize the session details
Lead the actual session
OPTIONAL: at the department’s/division’s request, CTSI can also
- manage the registration process for the offering through our online event management system, EVE
- administer a post-session evaluation to gather feedback from participants – this information will be shared with the department/division
- offer to hold a 30-minute follow-up conversation to debrief the session if desired

Lead time

Webinars – CTSI requires a minimum of 1 month’s notice to arrange a one-hour webinar.
Workshops – CTSI requires a minimum of 2 months’ notice to effectively plan the interactive workshop.

How to book

Departments/divisions interested in booking a webinar or workshop are asked to complete the relevant online form (see below). Only offerings requested via the online form will be considered.

Themed Workshop Request Form – Generative AI

Themed Workshop Request Form – Universal Design for Learning

Before completing the form, departments/divisions should have the following information at the ready:

The rationale for offering this local webinar/workshop and the context around the request.
The contact information for the faculty member or staff person who will be the chief point of contact for the offering.
The choice of: priority area (generative AI or UDL), modality (online or in person), format (1-hour webinar or 2-hour workshop) for the offering.
The contact information for an instructor who is willing to act as a liaison with CTSI to provide insights into the local teaching context and/or share ideas and examples with the facilitators that can help customize the session to the department/division. Note: this person may or may not be the same as the chief contact for the offering.
For in-person workshop requests, confirmation that at least 15 participants will be able to attend.

NOTE: To help manage CTSI’s capacity to offer as many of these themed sessions as possible across the University, departments/divisions are asked to select ONE priority area only in this academic year.