Social Annotation for Digital Reading in the Age of AI

Facilitator: Brian Malone, Customer Success Specialist, Hypothesis How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This workshop explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active, critical, and mindful reading in the digital age. Participants will examine research on digital reading, learn how annotation can reduce distractions and deepen comprehension, and explore ways to foster […]

Tune into Teaching: Designing a Syllabus That Works for You and Your Students

Facilitators: Samantha Chang, Team Lead, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies, CTSI Navroop Gill, Teaching & Learning Librarian, Teaching & Engagement Unit, University of Toronto Libraries  A syllabus is often the first learning experience students encounter in a course. When intentionally designed, it can do more than communicate expectations—it can spark curiosity, support belonging, and establish a […]

Engage Every Student: iClicker in Action

Stephanie Bragg, Campus Support Partner, iClicker Join us for a one-hour session designed to help you confidently set up and use iClicker Cloud in your classroom. We’ll walk through the setup basics—running live polling and quizzes, tracking attendance and participation, and syncing grades with Quercus—so you can get up and running quickly. We’ll also explore […]

Tune into Teaching: Setting the Tone for Success – Strategies for the First Day of Class and Beyond

Facilitators: Cristina D’Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI Cora McCloy, Educational Developer, CTSI  This interactive session will equip instructors with effective strategies to create a welcoming and productive classroom environment from day one. Topics covered will include: Preparing for the start of the term Engaging students during the first week Presenting and leveraging the syllabus effectively Motivating students and setting clear expectations Sustaining excitement and interest in […]

Social Annotation for Digital Reading in the Age of AI

Facilitator: Brian Malone, Customer Success Specialist, Hypothesis How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This workshop explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active, critical, and mindful reading in the digital age. Participants will examine research on digital reading, learn how annotation can reduce distractions and deepen comprehension, and explore ways to foster […]

Tune into Teaching: Building and Managing Your Teaching Team

Facilitators: Mike Kasprzak, Assistant Director, TATP/CTSI Cristina D’Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI  This session is designed for instructors who are responsible for hiring, coordinating, training, and supporting Teaching Assistants (TAs) in U of T courses. We will explore practical strategies for working effectively with your teaching team throughout the term, including approaches to onboarding, communication, and […]

Introduction to Cogniti: U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning

Facilitator: Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Research shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 finds that AI tools with clear educational guardrails may support learning outcomes, while unstructured use of AI risks becoming a shortcut that may hamper genuine learning gains. Through Cogniti, U of […]

Tune into Teaching: Active Learning Anywhere

Facilitators: Cris D'Amico, Educational Developer, CTSI Samantha Chang, Team Lead, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies, 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 that you can incorporate into your courses. This […]

Tune into Teaching: Accommodating Students: A Workshop for Instructors

Facilitators: Michael Nicholson, Director of Accessibility Services Sarah Kloke, Assistant Director of Accessibility Services Reginald (Reggie) Oey, Accessible and Inclusive Learning Team Lead  Unsure where your responsibilities begin and end when supporting students with disability-related accommodation needs? Looking for practical strategies to navigate implementation challenges while maintaining course integrity? Interested in understanding when to act […]

Customizing Cogniti: Aligning for Different Learning Goals

Facilitators:  Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI  Once 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, […]

Tune into Teaching: Top Things to Know about Teaching and Generative AI at U of T

Facilitators: Derek Hunt, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI Victoria Sheldon, Educational Developer, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI  Generative AI is reshaping teaching and learning, but navigating the landscape at U of T doesn't have to be overwhelming. This focused one-hour online session gives participants exactly what they need to get started: which AI […]

Introduction to Cogniti: U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning

Facilitator: Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, and Technology, CTSI Research shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 finds that AI tools with clear educational guardrails may support learning outcomes, while unstructured use of AI risks becoming a shortcut that may hamper genuine learning gains. Through Cogniti, U of […]