U of T Teaching and Learning Calendar

Facilitators: Joanne Lieu, Graduate Professional Development Coordinator, FASE J. Sparks, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Sociology & Anthropology, University of Guelph Interactive Workshop Student caregivers navigate different challenges in postsecondary spaces than their non-caregiver peers (Bleakney, 2014; Sinha, 2013). With the additional role of being responsible for the well-being and health of a loved one, and at times more than one […]

Facilitators: Elaine Khoo, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSCDina Soliman, Faculty Liaison, Educational Technology, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSCArmando Rojas, UTSC StudentJasmine Willy Saphira, UTSC StudentYuseon Jeong, UTSC Student In the fast-changing Generative AI (GenAI) landscape, re-examining roles of instructors and students allows higher education to capitalize on unique learning opportunities arising […]

Facilitators: Michael Nicholson, Director, Accessibility Services Sarah Kloke, Assistant Director, Accessibility Services Reginald (Reggie) Oey, Accessible and Inclusive Learning Team Lead, Accessibility Services Unsure where your responsibilities and role starts and ends when accommodating students with disabilities? Eager to learn more about strategies to help with creative accommodations solutions? Searching for additional support (and who […]

Facilitators: Will Heikoop, Coordinator Digital Learning Innovation, ITS Derek Hunt, Faculty Liaison, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
 Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how instructors can make use of Generative AI tools available within the University of Toronto environment to support teaching and learning. This workshop is intended for those who are intrigued by AI but may […]

Facilitators: Alison Gibbs, Director, CTSI Cora McCloy, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, SoTL, CTSI In this session, we will discuss a range of misconceptions about institutional grading procedures and provide clarification around some key issues and common scenarios related to grading at U of T. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions through a facilitated dialogue on grading policies that […]

Facilitators: Samantha Chang, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Teaching, Learning and Technology Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning and Technology Cora McCloy, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, SoTL This session will provide strategies for getting your course off to a welcoming and productive start, including: • what to do in the first week of classes • how to present […]

Facilitators: 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 […]

Facilitators:Jordan Holmes, Manager, Teaching, Learning & Technology (CTSI)Will Heikoop, Coordinator Digital Learning Innovation, ITS Derek Hunt, Faculty Liaison, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
 Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring how instructors can make use of Generative AI tools available within the University of Toronto environment to support teaching and learning. This workshop is intended for those […]

This panel of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Directors will provide an opportunity for dialogue around the unique roles these leaders serve in furthering the institution's commitment to dismantling barriers and embracing diversity in the advancement of U of T's academic mission.Participants will learn about the nuances between these roles as they operate within their […]

Facilitators: Laurie Harrison, Director, Digital Learning Innovation, ITSWill Heikoop, Coordinator Digital Learning Innovation, ITSDerek Hunt, Faculty Liaison, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSIJoin us for a hands-on workshop exploring pedagogical applications of Generative AI tools available to University of Toronto instructors. This workshop is intended for those who are intrigued by AI but may feel daunted […]

Facilitator: Andrew Bomberry, Special Projects Officer, Indigenous Curriculum & Education, Office of Indigenous InitiativesThis interactive session will support learners to better understand and collaboratively practice the process of indigenizing curriculum. We will look at some of the sources for Indigenous epistemologies and explore the implications for how these ways of knowing and doing interact with […]