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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Customizing Cogniti: Aligning for Different Learning Goals
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:\nDerek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI\nVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI \nOnce your Cogniti tutor is up and running\, the real work begins: aligning it to what you want students to learn and how you want them to engage. Different learning goals call for different tutor designs\, and changes to your system prompt can shift how students interact with AI support in your course. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nExplore how system prompts can be tailored to support different learning goals\, from concept checking and writing feedback to study support and guided inquiry\nCompare tutor designs across disciplines and course contexts\nDiscuss strategies for communicating your tutor’s purpose and boundaries to students\nExplore advanced Cogniti features that expand what your tutor can do\nThis session is designed for instructors who have completed Cogniti Onboarding or already have a tutor deployed and are ready to take it further.
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-customizing-cogniti-aligning-for-different-learning-goals/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T131000
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SUMMARY:Cogniti Onboarding: Setting Up Your AI Tool for Student Use
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:\nDerek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI\nVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI  \nCogniti is U of T’s platform for building course-specific AI tutors: grounded in your content\, aligned with your pedagogy\, and deployed directly in Quercus. In this session\, we will walk you through everything you need to get your tutor up and running\, including how to: \n\nDefine a purpose and pedagogical role for your AI tutor\nLearn about the safety guardrails already built in Cogniti and how to include your own.\nCraft an effective system prompt that guides your tutor’s tone\, scope\, and responses\nUpload and integrate your own course materials to ground your tutor in your content\nLeave with a working tutor draft ready for further refinement or deployment\n\nNo prior experience with Cogniti is required: this session is designed for instructors who are just getting started.
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/cogniti-onboarding-setting-up-your-ai-tool-for-student-use-5/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T123000
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Designing Methods
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. \nEach session focuses on a specific area of course design\, such as methods\, materials\, environments\, access\, support\, or executive function\, and invites participants to reflect on teaching practices\, explore examples\, and discuss strategies that can be adapted across different teaching contexts. Sessions are conversational and community-oriented\, with an emphasis on practical ideas instructors can try in their own courses. \nAttend one session or join throughout the year. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader conversation about inclusive and accessible teaching. Insights and strategies generated through the series may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries. \nUDL in Practice Series\nDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026)\nDesigning Materials (October 16\, 2026)\nDesigning Environments (November 20\, 2026)\nDesigning for Access (January 15\, 2027)\nDesigning for Support (February 19\, 2027)\nDesigning for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027)
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-methods-2/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T140000
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SUMMARY:Pedagogies of Care in Trying Times
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:\nJennifer Orpana\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Faculty of Information\nSilvia Vong\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Faculty of Information  \nThe ever-shifting socio-political landscape means that students are hearing or engaged in difficult conversations in and out of the classroom. For most disciplines\, local and world events are connected to the knowledge and practices in the field\, and this is even more pronounced for professional programs with responsibilities related to equity work. Emotions are a part of educating the whole student and thus\, it is important to engage in pedagogies of care to acknowledge their affective experiences with learning. Julé (2019) identifies the need to acknowledge feelings through pedagogies of care (e.g.\, compassion) while building strength and persistence in navigating difficult topics. It moves students from feelings of hopelessness to empowerment. \nThis Equity Roundtable will review different approaches to pedagogies of care by two different facilitators from two different but intersecting fields in professional education. This workshop is designed to be a sounding board for participants as pedagogies of care are expressed and practiced differently depending on the size of the class\, positionality of the teacher\, and discipline or field. Through this format\, we will foster a generative space to amplify different perspectives and consider pedagogical strategies for supporting students impacted by turbulent social\, political\, and economic contexts. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify an example of polarizing discourse or difficult conversations impacting their field\, teaching\, classroom climate\, and/or their students through a short reflective writing exercise.\nDescribe 1-2 practices grounded in a pedagogy of care that is relevant to their discipline or field by listening to the presentation and each other.\nIdentify how care is integrated in interdisciplinary classrooms by participating in a group discussion and collaborative brainstorming activity.\nDevelop a support network of colleagues interested in pedagogies of care by engaging in meaningful conversations with new colleagues across disciplines and making new connections.\n\nCTSI Creating Equitable Classroom Roundtables provide an informal space for faculty to learn together\, reflect on their teaching\, and workshop practical ways to create more equitable and inclusive classrooms
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/pedagogies-of-care-in-trying-times/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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SUMMARY:Cogniti Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Cogniti is U of T’s platform for building course-specific AI agents: grounded in your content\, aligned with your pedagogy\, and deployed directly in Quercus. The Cogniti Drop-In Clinic is an open\, drop-in session for anyone working with Cogniti\, whether you are setting up your first agent or troubleshooting one that’s already live. \nEach session opens with a short (10–15 min) structured walkthrough covering the essentials: defining your agent’s purpose\, setting up guardrails\, crafting your system prompt\, and uploading course materials. After that\, the floor opens up for live troubleshooting and discussion: guardrail tuning\, prompt refinement\, handling unexpected student interactions\, or any other issue that you’ve hit.
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/cogniti-drop-in/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T123000
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Designing Materials
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. \nEach session focuses on a specific area of course design\, such as methods\, materials\, environments\, access\, support\, or executive function\, and invites participants to reflect on teaching practices\, explore examples\, and discuss strategies that can be adapted across different teaching contexts. Sessions are conversational and community-oriented\, with an emphasis on practical ideas instructors can try in their own courses. \nAttend one session or join throughout the year. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader conversation about inclusive and accessible teaching. Insights and strategies generated through the series may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries. \nUDL in Practice Series\nDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026)\nDesigning Materials (October 16\, 2026)\nDesigning Environments (November 20\, 2026)\nDesigning for Access (January 15\, 2027)\nDesigning for Support (February 19\, 2027)\nDesigning for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027)
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-materials-2/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Designing Environments
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. \nEach session focuses on a specific area of course design\, such as methods\, materials\, environments\, access\, support\, or executive function\, and invites participants to reflect on teaching practices\, explore examples\, and discuss strategies that can be adapted across different teaching contexts. Sessions are conversational and community-oriented\, with an emphasis on practical ideas instructors can try in their own courses. \nAttend one session or join throughout the year. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader conversation about inclusive and accessible teaching. Insights and strategies generated through the series may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries. \nUDL in Practice Series\nDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026)\nDesigning Materials (October 16\, 2026)\nDesigning Environments (November 20\, 2026)\nDesigning for Access (January 15\, 2027)\nDesigning for Support (February 19\, 2027)\nDesigning for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027)
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-environments/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Designing for Access
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. \nEach session focuses on a specific area of course design\, such as methods\, materials\, environments\, access\, support\, or executive function\, and invites participants to reflect on teaching practices\, explore examples\, and discuss strategies that can be adapted across different teaching contexts. Sessions are conversational and community-oriented\, with an emphasis on practical ideas instructors can try in their own courses. \nAttend one session or join throughout the year. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader conversation about inclusive and accessible teaching. Insights and strategies generated through the series may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries. \nUDL in Practice Series\nDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026)\nDesigning Materials (October 16\, 2026)\nDesigning Environments (November 20\, 2026)\nDesigning for Access (January 15\, 2027)\nDesigning for Support (February 19\, 2027)\nDesigning for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027)
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-access-2/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Designing for Support
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. \nEach session focuses on a specific area of course design\, such as methods\, materials\, environments\, access\, support\, or executive function\, and invites participants to reflect on teaching practices\, explore examples\, and discuss strategies that can be adapted across different teaching contexts. Sessions are conversational and community-oriented\, with an emphasis on practical ideas instructors can try in their own courses. \nAttend one session or join throughout the year. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader conversation about inclusive and accessible teaching. Insights and strategies generated through the series may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries. \nUDL in Practice Series\nDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026)\nDesigning Materials (October 16\, 2026)\nDesigning Environments (November 20\, 2026)\nDesigning for Access (January 15\, 2027)\nDesigning for Support (February 19\, 2027)\nDesigning for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027)
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-support-2/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Designing for Executive Function
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a monthly professional learning series hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. \nEach session focuses on a specific area of course design\, such as methods\, materials\, environments\, access\, support\, or executive function\, and invites participants to reflect on teaching practices\, explore examples\, and discuss strategies that can be adapted across different teaching contexts. Sessions are conversational and community-oriented\, with an emphasis on practical ideas instructors can try in their own courses. \nAttend one session or join throughout the year. Each session stands on its own while contributing to a broader conversation about inclusive and accessible teaching. Insights and strategies generated through the series may later be incorporated into CTSI’s UDL Strategy Libraries. \nUDL in Practice Series\nDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026)\nDesigning Materials (October 16\, 2026)\nDesigning Environments (November 20\, 2026)\nDesigning for Access (January 15\, 2027)\nDesigning for Support (February 19\, 2027)\nDesigning for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027)
URL:https://edtech.engineering.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-executive-function-2/
CATEGORIES:CTSI
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