UDL Conversation with Douglas Eacho

Facilitator: Douglas Eacho, Assistant Professor, Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies, Faculty of Arts & Science Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that leverages the values of accessibility and inclusion in designing accessible, inclusive, and usable methods, materials, and environments that reduce learning barriers and welcome learner variability. The UDL Conversations Series highlights practices […]

University of Toronto’s Teaching and Learning Symposium

Full Agenda | Register The annual Teaching & Learning Symposium is the premier teaching showcase for the University of Toronto. It is also a signature event for the Offices of the President and Vice-President & Provost, and by extension, CTSI. Participating in the Symposium is an excellent way to learn more about the concerns and interests of […]

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 […]

UDL Express: SLIDE into Accessibility: Styles

(May 27th topic) Styles: Learn how to use built-in styles and headings to improve navigation and structure Join us this summer for UDL Express: SLIDE into Accessibility, a quick and practical series designed to help you make your course materials more accessible and inclusive. In this five-part Zoom series, we’ll focus on the most impactful, […]

ACUE Lunch and Learn: Collaborative Group Work: the pragmatic use of Group Learning Contracts to ensure accountability and encourage positive dynamics

Description This session describes the use of collaborative group work for both in-class review assignments and two-stage collaborative testing. Imperative to the discussion is the design and implementation of Group Learning Contracts, and the iterative process of revisiting these throughout the semester to ensure accountability, encourage respect, open communication and conflict resolution. There are several […]

Plug & Play GenAI: Integrate GenAI Literacy into Your Course Today

Facilitators: William Heikoop, Coordinator, Digital Learning Innovation Laurie Harrison, Director, Digital Learning Innovation  Curious about how to help your students navigate the world of Generative AI? Join us for a hands-on introduction to the new GenAI Literacy Course Modules - a flexible, ready-to-integrate set of resources designed to boost student AI literacy across disciplines at the University of […]

Hypothesis Social Annotation for Inclusive Learning in the Age of AI

Facilitator: Brian Malone, Customer Success Manager, Hypothesis In this one-hour session, the Hypothesis team will demonstrate how social annotation can transform digital reading into an active, inclusive, and engaging process. Participants will learn how to create annotation assignments in their LMS and explore new Hypothesis features including at mentions, automatic grading, and image annotation. The session will highlight […]

Tune into Teaching: Active Learning Anywhere

Facilitators: Cristina D'Amico, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Graduate Student Development & TA Training, TATP/CTSI Samantha Chang, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI  In this webinar, we will provide tips and strategies for incorporating active learning that can be used in any learning environment (in-person, online synchronous, and online asynchronous). We will model various activities […]

Getting started with Generative AI tools at U of T

Join us for an interactive virtual drop-in session designed for University of Toronto instructors and staff. We will provide an overview of the approved generative AI tools at the University and give demonstrations which will provide you with the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the suite of approved tools. Focus:
Our primary goal is to […]

What’s Next with GenAI?: Practical Considerations for Teaching and Learning

Facilitators: Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning and Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Faculty Liaison Coordinator, Generative AI Pedagogies, CTSI  This session introduces participants to the key findings and recommendations of the University of Toronto AI Task Force Report’s Teaching and Learning Working Group, highlighting the structural changes emerging across teaching and learning due to generative AI. This […]

Getting started with Generative AI tools at U of T

Join us for an interactive virtual drop-in session designed for University of Toronto instructors and staff. We will provide an overview of the approved generative AI tools at the University and give demonstrations which will provide you with the opportunity to get hands-on experience with the suite of approved tools. Focus:
Our primary goal is to […]

Accessibility Services and the Accommodations Process (Online)

Wondering about the accommodation process, and accessibility services supports at U of T? In this webinar, we will provide an introduction to Accessibility Services and the accommodation process at the University of Toronto. Join us for a conversation about roles and responsibilities of students, Accessibility Advisors, TAs, and course instructors as well as services offered […]