Themed Workshop Requests
CTSI is accepting requests from departments and divisions for locally delivered workshops focused on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) or Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Each department or division may request one themed offering per academic year.
Request Areas
CTSI offers themed programming in key areas. Each area includes distinct formats and approaches to support teaching and learning.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
Units may select one of the following introductory or practice-oriented sessions:
- Introduction to Generative AI: Implications for Teaching and Learning
- Revisiting Learning Outcomes in the Age of Generative AI
- Assessing Design in the Age of Generative AI
- Orientation to Microsoft Copilot: Practical Applications for Teaching and Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Units may request UDL programming focused on inclusive course design. CTSI offers two formats:
- Course Design Studio (60 minutes): Focused exploration of a specific course design priority
- Course Design Retreat (1 day): In-depth course planning and redesign using UDL
Formats and Lead Time
- One-Hour GenAI Webinar or One-Hour Course Design Studio: Minimum one month notice to ensure meaningful preparation.
- Two-Hour GenAI Interactive Workshop or One-Day Course Design Retreat: Minimum two months’ notice to ensure meaningful preparation.
What's Involved
CTSI facilitators will:
- Work with the departmental/divisional contact to tailor the session to the local teaching context
- Connect the departmental/divisional contact with existing resources prior to planning the request session
- Hold a 30-minute planning meeting to confirm details
- Deliver the selected session or program
If request, CTSI can also:
- Support registration through our online event management system (EVE)
- Administer a post-session reflection to gather feedback
- Offer a 30-minute follow-up consultation
How to Request
Departments or divisions interested in booking a session must complete the appropriate request form linked below. To support equitable access across the university, each department/division may request one themed session per academic year.
Before submitting the form, please ensure you have:
- The rationale for offering this local session/program and the context around the request
- The choice of priority area (GenAI or UDL), format , and modality
- The faculty member or staff contact who will serve as the point person for planning
- An agreement from at least one instructor who is willing to act as a liaison to provide insights into the local teaching context and/or share ideas and examples with the CTSI facilitation team (Note: This person may or may not be the same as the point person for planning)
- For in-person workshop requests, confirmation that a minimum of 15 participants will attend