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SUMMARY:GenAI Dialogue with Gabriel Eidelman: Promoting Transparent AI Use in a Professional Graduate Program
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Gabriel Eidelman\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and Institute for Management & Innovation | Director\, Urban Policy Lab GenAI Dialogues are informal\, 30-minute online sessions where U of T instructors and staff share how they are navigating generative AI in their teaching and learning contexts. Building on discussions from the GenAI Reading Group (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/#reading-group)\, each session features a colleague sharing their experience around a particular theme\, followed by open dialogue on what’s working\, what’s uncertain\, and what we’re considering next.In This Session: Professor Gabriel Eidelman will share how the principle of radical transparency has reshaped his approach to AI disclosure in the graduate classroom. He will share his thoughts on how students can take ownership of AI-assisted work\, with a focus on verification\, accountability\, and demonstrating responsibility for information: skills that are crucial in many future professional contexts.How to Participate: • Use the Teams Meeting link shared in your EVE registration to join• All levels of familiarity with and viewpoints on GenAI are welcome – feel free to bring your questions\, experiences\, and perspectives• To stay connected\, join the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams Channel to hear about future sessions and ongoing discussions: Open Microsoft Teams → “Join or create a team” → “Join a team with a code” → Enter code: 5uztctq
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/genai-dialogue-with-gabriel-eidelman-promoting-transparent-ai-use-in-a-professional-graduate-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
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SUMMARY:Getting started with Generative AI Tools at U of T
DESCRIPTION: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 familiarize you with how to access and use generative AI tools in a secure and responsible manner. We’ll guide you through logging in with privacy protections in place and compare the differences between the various technologies.What to Expect:• A comparison of the various approved generative AI tools at the University of Toronto.• A walkthrough of the secure login process for accessing U of T–approved generative AI tools.• Live demonstrations of key features across various generative AI platforms.• Open Q&A to address your questions\, concerns\, or ideas.Drop in anytime between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM—stay for a few minutes or the full session!Don’t miss this chance to explore how approved generative AI tools can support your day-to-day work and enrich your teaching and research. We look forward to helping you confidently engage with these innovative tools.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/getting-started-with-generative-ai-tools-at-u-of-t-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260317T233259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Active Learning: From Exploration to Application
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Maher Elshakankiri\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream and Director\, Bachelor of Information (BI) Program\, Faculty of Information Building socio-intercultural inclusion into active learning can strengthen both engagement and rigour\, especially when students are guided from lived experience into disciplinary thinking. This session presents an ACUE-informed approach to designing inclusive in-class activities that begin with culturally grounded exploration and move through a structured learning cycle toward analysis\, creation\, and assessment-ready outcomes. A brief case example from an introductory programming course will illustrate how a simple\, familiar activity can surface diverse perspectives and support students in translating them into formal disciplinary work such as rules\, models\, arguments\, or design artifacts. The session emphasizes a transferable design pattern grounded in ACUE practices: moving from exploration to formalization to application\, clarifying expectations through transparent criteria\, and using structured peer feedback to strengthen learning and equity. Common implementation challenges in diverse classrooms will be addressed\, including group dynamics\, participation norms\, and communication norms and constraints. The approach is framed for cross-disciplinary adaptation across teaching contexts\, class sizes\, and modalities. Participants will leave with adaptable prompts\, a peer-feedback checklist\, an implementation checklist for clarity and inclusion\, and a curated set of ACUE-aligned resources to support sustained use and evaluation. Our faculty facilitators in this lunch series have completed 25 modules and earned the Certificate in Effective University Instruction offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) in partnership with CTSI. Learn more about the ACUE Lunch and Learn Series (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/acue-lunch-and-learn/).    Series Description: Join U of T faculty graduates of the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Effective Teaching Practices course (ACUE-Certified Faculty) as they share insights from the 25 modules they completed over several months. They implemented\, reimagined\, and extended evidence-based teaching practices to support their teaching\, learning and student success at U of T. This Series invites participants to hear from these instructors: their reflections upon what they have learned\, and practical examples and tips informed by evidence-based strategies. Facilitators will engage in discussions on sharing these approaches into one’s current practice.  
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/culturally-responsive-active-learning-from-exploration-to-application/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20250915T193313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
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SUMMARY:Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation’s Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff is a monthly professional learning series that offers a reflective and supportive space for faculty and staff who wish to engage more meaningfully with reconciliation in their teaching\, research\, service\, and daily practices. Each month\, participants are introduced to a concrete\, accessible strategy drawn from reconciliation-focused resources and scholarship. These strategies guide reflection and action\, encouraging participants to explore their roles\, responsibilities\, and relationships within the university context. Sessions are designed to be accessible and action-oriented. Participants will explore themes such as learning Indigenous histories\, building respectful relationships\, challenging colonial habits\, and integrating reconciliation into their professional and personal lives. While all are welcome\, the series is especially supportive of non-Indigenous faculty and staff who are seeking to build understanding\, reflect with humility\, and take ongoing action in respectful and responsible ways. This is a reflective\, supportive\, and non-judgmental space where members commit to learning with humility and taking responsibility for their part in reconciliation. Learning Outcomes By participating in this community\, members will: • Engage with reconciliation as an ongoing personal and professional practice grounded in Indigenous- and settler-informed perspectives. • Reflect critically and honestly on their roles and responsibilities within academic and institutional contexts. • Apply selected reconciliation strategies to their own contexts (e.g.\, teaching\, collaboration\, governance\, mentorship). • Build capacity for relational accountability\, humility\, and allyship in their work. • Participate in a community of practice that encourages sustained\, collective\, and evolving learning. Community Commitments This community supports faculty and staff in approaching reconciliation as a long-term relational process\, not as a checklist. We agree to approach this work with: • Humility: recognizing what we don’t know and being open to discomfort • Accountability: taking responsibility for our learning and action • Respect: for Indigenous perspectives\, for one another\, and for the land • Reflection: not only on what we learn\, but how we carry it forward We understand that reconciliation involves both inner work and outward change—in our classrooms\, committees\, collaborations\, and beyond. Upcoming Sessions The Reconciliation in Practice community meets on the last Friday of the month from 12:10 pm to 1 pm. Upcoming 2025–26 dates include: • September 26\, 2025 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6026) • October 31\, 2025 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6027) • November 28\, 2025 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6028) • January 30\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6029) • February 27\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6030) • March 27\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6032) • April 24\, 2026 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/reconciliation-in-practice-a-learning-community-for-faculty-and-staff-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260324T130555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T142018Z
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SUMMARY:Course Instructor Training Camp – April 2026 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/course-instructor-training-camp-april-2026-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260323T130313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T142300Z
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SUMMARY:Building Trust Through Transparent AI Communication
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/building-trust-through-transparent-ai-communication-2/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
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SUMMARY:Building Trust Through Transparent AI Communication
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Victoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning and Technology\, CTSI As AI tools become part of everyday practices\, clear communication about responsible AI use in your course becomes an important consideration. Grounded in the University of Toronto AI Task Force’s principles (https://ai.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-ai-task-force/report/)\, this session takes a pedagogy-driven approach to articulating AI expectations that build trust and transparency between instructors and students. In this session\, you will explore how to: • Develop syllabus statements and assignment instructions that clearly communicate when\, why\, and how AI can (or cannot) be used • Align AI policies with your learning objectives while acknowledging the realities students face • Navigate common questions and challenging conversations about AI use in your classroom • Create frameworks for ongoing dialogue rather than one-time policy statements This session provides practical strategies for communicating AI expectations in ways that support student learning. Whether you are developing your AI communication approach or refining existing strategies\, we will explore how transparent communication about GenAI serves both pedagogical goals and student development\, helping learners build critical judgment about appropriate resource use.  
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/building-trust-through-transparent-ai-communication/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20250915T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009145-1776695400-1776697200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UDL Conversation with Caylen Heckel
DESCRIPTION:Caylen Heckel\, Assistant Professor\, Art History\, Department of Visual Studies\, University of Toronto Mississauga Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-programming/udl-conversations/) highlights practices and considerations from U of T staff and instructors. Come chat with and learn from our community in fostering accessible and inclusive teaching and learning for all. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-conversation-with-caylen-heckel/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009194-1776175200-1776178800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Getting started with Generative AI Tools at U of T
DESCRIPTION: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 familiarize you with how to access and use generative AI tools in a secure and responsible manner. We’ll guide you through logging in with privacy protections in place and compare the differences between the various technologies.What to Expect:• A comparison of the various approved generative AI tools at the University of Toronto.• A walkthrough of the secure login process for accessing U of T–approved generative AI tools.• Live demonstrations of key features across various generative AI platforms.• Open Q&A to address your questions\, concerns\, or ideas.Drop in anytime between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM—stay for a few minutes or the full session!Don’t miss this chance to explore how approved generative AI tools can support your day-to-day work and enrich your teaching and research. We look forward to helping you confidently engage with these innovative tools.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/getting-started-with-generative-ai-tools-at-u-of-t-13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260311T213418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T134821Z
UID:10009233-1775811600-1775822400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Microteaching (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/microteaching-online-44/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260211T201645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009219-1775734200-1775736000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:GenAI Dialogue with Nirusha Thavarajah: GenAI Approaches in Lab-Based Courses
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Nirusha Thavarajah\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences\, UTSCGenAI Dialogues are informal\, 30-minute online sessions where U of T instructors and staff share how they are navigating generative AI in their teaching and learning contexts. Building on discussions from the GenAI Reading Group (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/#reading-group)\, each session features a colleague sharing their experience around a particular theme\, followed by open dialogue on what’s working\, what’s uncertain\, and what we’re considering next.In this session: Professor Nirusha Thavarajah will share her approaches to navigating generative AI in lab-based science courses. She will discuss her development of an AI-resistant lab report structure\, alongside an AI-integrated concept map activity that strategically leverages AI tools. Professor Thavarajah will also reflect on how these GenAI considerations have shaped her broader course design and instructor-student communication decisions.How to Participate: • Bring your thoughts and questions – all perspectives and levels of GenAI experience welcome• Use the Teams Meeting link shared in your EVE registration• Want to stay connected? Join the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams Channel to hear about future sessions and ongoing discussions: Open Microsoft Teams → “Join or create a team” → “Join a team with a code” → Enter code: 5uztctq Other GenAI Dialogue Series events: • GenAI Dialogue with Rahul Bhat: GenAI and Supporting Student Learning (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6386)\, March 6\, 11:30am-12pm 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/genai-dialogue-with-nirusha-thavarajah-genai-approaches-in-lab-based-courses/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20250915T193313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying the Dossier: Preparing the Teaching Dossier
DESCRIPTION:This session provides an overview of the teaching dossier and offers strategies for preparing a coherent\, well-evidenced document for formal review (e.g.\, tenure or continuing status). Participants will map out dossier components\, connect them through a reflective narrative\, and engage with divisional guidelines to guide the structure of their dossiers. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: • Identify the core components and structure of a teaching dossier • Align dossier content with divisional guidelines on teaching effectiveness • Frame evidence of teaching and leadership in alignment with personal values • Plan steps to develop\, edit\, and refine a dossier for review Upcoming Sessions This session is part of Reflection in Practice\, a four-part series inviting faculty to explore how reflection can serve as a foundation for effective\, evidence-informed\, and values-driven teaching. Participants will engage with structured reflection strategies to deepen their understanding of their own teaching\, prepare strong teaching statements and dossiers\, and cultivate meaningful feedback cultures in their coursework. Sessions are interactive and cumulative\, but faculty are welcome to attend individual workshops that align with their interests or needs. • Feedback on the Fly: Creating a Feedback Culture in your Teaching (October 30\, 2025) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5971) – Explore strategies for building a sustainable culture of feedback in your courses\, including approaches to gathering and responding to student input in ways that support learning and inform your teaching practice. • Reflective Educator as Leader: Reflective Practices for Values-Driven Teaching (December 9\, 2025) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5972) – Connect your core teaching values to your leadership in the classroom\, curriculum\, and community\, and learn strategies for framing this work in teaching. • Demystifying the Dossier: Drafting Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy (February 19\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5973) – Learn how to craft a clear\, evidence-informed Statement of Teaching Philosophy that conveys your values\, practices\, and impact. • Demystifying the Dossier: Preparing the Teaching Dossier (April 6\, 2026) – Get an overview of dossier structure and strategies for creating a coherent\, well-supported document for tenure or continuing status review. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/demystifying-the-dossier-preparing-the-teaching-dossier-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260209T161751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T131832Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Tkaronto: Local and Land-Based Classroom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/teaching-tkaronto-local-and-land-based-classroom-teaching/
LOCATION:Name: Blackburn Room\nAddress: 130 St. George St.\nToronto\nON
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20250915T193313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009149-1775129400-1775131200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UDL Conversation with Adriana Grimaldi
DESCRIPTION:Adriana Grimaldi\, Acting Senior Educational Developer\, RGASC\, Sessional Lecturer\, Italian Studies and Education Studies\, Department of Language Studies\, University of Toronto Mississauga  Universal Design for Learning (UDL) (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-programming/udl-conversations/) highlights practices and considerations from U of T staff and instructors. Come chat with and learn from our community in fostering accessible and inclusive teaching and learning for all. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-conversation-with-adriana-grimaldi/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260302T210509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T131812Z
UID:10009231-1775052000-1775059200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UTSC: Mastering the Art of Feedback (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/utsc-mastering-the-art-of-feedback-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260301T210751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T131823Z
UID:10009230-1774965600-1774976400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Microteaching (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/microteaching-online-43/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009193-1774965600-1774969200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Getting started with Generative AI Tools at U of T
DESCRIPTION: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 familiarize you with how to access and use generative AI tools in a secure and responsible manner. We’ll guide you through logging in with privacy protections in place and compare the differences between the various technologies.What to Expect:• A comparison of the various approved generative AI tools at the University of Toronto.• A walkthrough of the secure login process for accessing U of T–approved generative AI tools.• Live demonstrations of key features across various generative AI platforms.• Open Q&A to address your questions\, concerns\, or ideas.Drop in anytime between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM—stay for a few minutes or the full session!Don’t miss this chance to explore how approved generative AI tools can support your day-to-day work and enrich your teaching and research. We look forward to helping you confidently engage with these innovative tools.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/getting-started-with-generative-ai-tools-at-u-of-t-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260228T210354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T131800Z
UID:10009229-1774875600-1774882800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:EdTech and UDL: Designing Flexible\, Accessible Learning Experiences (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/edtech-and-udl-designing-flexible-accessible-learning-experiences-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20250915T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
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SUMMARY:Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation’s Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff is a monthly professional learning series that offers a reflective and supportive space for faculty and staff who wish to engage more meaningfully with reconciliation in their teaching\, research\, service\, and daily practices. Each month\, participants are introduced to a concrete\, accessible strategy drawn from reconciliation-focused resources and scholarship. These strategies guide reflection and action\, encouraging participants to explore their roles\, responsibilities\, and relationships within the university context. Sessions are designed to be accessible and action-oriented. Participants will explore themes such as learning Indigenous histories\, building respectful relationships\, challenging colonial habits\, and integrating reconciliation into their professional and personal lives. While all are welcome\, the series is especially supportive of non-Indigenous faculty and staff who are seeking to build understanding\, reflect with humility\, and take ongoing action in respectful and responsible ways. This is a reflective\, supportive\, and non-judgmental space where members commit to learning with humility and taking responsibility for their part in reconciliation. Learning Outcomes By participating in this community\, members will: • Engage with reconciliation as an ongoing personal and professional practice grounded in Indigenous- and settler-informed perspectives. • Reflect critically and honestly on their roles and responsibilities within academic and institutional contexts. • Apply selected reconciliation strategies to their own contexts (e.g.\, teaching\, collaboration\, governance\, mentorship). • Build capacity for relational accountability\, humility\, and allyship in their work. • Participate in a community of practice that encourages sustained\, collective\, and evolving learning. Community Commitments This community supports faculty and staff in approaching reconciliation as a long-term relational process\, not as a checklist. We agree to approach this work with: • Humility: recognizing what we don’t know and being open to discomfort • Accountability: taking responsibility for our learning and action • Respect: for Indigenous perspectives\, for one another\, and for the land • Reflection: not only on what we learn\, but how we carry it forward We understand that reconciliation involves both inner work and outward change—in our classrooms\, committees\, collaborations\, and beyond. Upcoming Sessions The Reconciliation in Practice community meets on the last Friday of the month from 12:10 pm to 1 pm. Upcoming 2025–26 dates include: • September 26\, 2025 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6026) • October 31\, 2025 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6027) • November 28\, 2025 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6028) • January 30\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6029) • February 27\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6030) • March 27\, 2026 • April 24\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6033) 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/reconciliation-in-practice-a-learning-community-for-faculty-and-staff-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260224T202754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T131802Z
UID:10009227-1774537200-1774544400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Building Teaching Confidence through Effective Delivery Skills (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/building-teaching-confidence-through-effective-delivery-skills-in-person/
LOCATION:Name: Blackburn Room\nAddress: 130 St. George St.\nToronto\nON
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260224T202753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T131801Z
UID:10009226-1774519200-1774526400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Responding to Microaggressions in the University Classroom: A Skills Based Training for TAs
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/responding-to-microaggressions-in-the-university-classroom-a-skills-based-training-for-tas/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260210T200753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009218-1774440000-1774443600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Bolstering active learning in the classroom: Strategies to design effective questions
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator:  Alexandra MacKay\, Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Finance\, Rotman School of Management Lecturing can be an efficient way to convey course content to the student audience\, particularly since the lecturer is an expert in the subject matter. However\, passive listening\, without interaction is less likely to engage students in deep learning (Chi & Wylie\, 2014). Student disengagement and distracted attention may not always be obvious to the lecturer. Instructors can create a learning environment in which students are encouraged or inspired or even required to take an active role (e.g.\, doing\, observing\, and reflecting). One effective strategy within the active learning toolkit is questioning – questions to introduce and motivate a topic\, questions to stimulate inquiry and analysis\, questions to solicit debate and active engagement with the topic.  This session will explore some techniques for developing and scaffolding questions that can be applied to all disciplines. Planning effective questions requires time and careful consideration\, just as a lecture would. The session will delve into strategies for eliciting active student engagement\, and potential pitfalls. We will consider what might go amiss and temptations the instructor will wish to overcome. There will be discussion of how to evaluate success at fostering active learning in the classroom ‘lecture’ session.  Our faculty facilitators in this lunch series have completed 25 modules and earned the Certificate in Effective University Instruction offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) in partnership with CTSI. Learn more about the ACUE Lunch and Learn Series (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/acue-lunch-and-learn/). 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/bolstering-active-learning-in-the-classroom-strategies-to-design-effective-questions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260218T191634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T220336Z
UID:10009225-1774015200-1774022400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Data and Pedagogy in the Classroom: Collecting and Applying Evidence with Equity and Integrity (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/data-and-pedagogy-in-the-classroom-collecting-and-applying-evidence-with-equity-and-integrity-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260217T191610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T220336Z
UID:10009224-1773932400-1773939600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Agency and Creativity in the Classroom (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/agency-and-creativity-in-the-classroom-in-person/
LOCATION:Name: Blackburn Room\nAddress: 130 St. George St.\nToronto\nON
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260217T191610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T220336Z
UID:10009223-1773928800-1773936000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Translating TA Skills into a Career (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/translating-ta-skills-into-a-career-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20251231T172105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T233318Z
UID:10009192-1773918600-1773921600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Making Learning Visible in the GenAI Era
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Victoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning and Technology\, CTSI With AI tools now widely available to students\, traditional assignment designs that focus only on final products may miss opportunities to understand and support student learning. Grounded in the University of Toronto AI Task Force’s principles (https://ai.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-ai-task-force/report/)\, this session takes a pedagogy-driven approach to assessment design that documents student thinking and development. In this session\, you will explore ways to: • Design scaffolded assignments where students document their workflows and decision-making • Create checkpoint strategies that reveal how students are thinking\, not just what they produce • Build in space for metacognitive reflection that helps students develop critical judgment about AI use • Shift from product-oriented approaches to assessment designs that prioritize transparency and the learning process while remaining sustainable and manageable This session provides practical frameworks for designing assignments where evidence of learning emerges naturally through the process. Whether you are integrating AI as a learning tool or designing assignments where AI is intentionally limited\, we will explore how process-based approaches support authentic engagement and help students develop essential judgment about when and how to use AI effectively. We will also reflect on the challenges this approach presents\, particularly around increased workload for both instructors and students\, and discuss strategies for implementing process-based assessment in sustainable ways.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/making-learning-visible-in-the-genai-era/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260216T191332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T220320Z
UID:10009222-1773828000-1773835200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Peer Review Session (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/peer-review-session-online-6/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20250915T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T233305Z
UID:10009146-1773401400-1773403200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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). Designed for faculty and instructors who want to make small\, meaningful shifts in their teaching\, the series focuses on strategies drawn from Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that promote flexibility\, accessibility\, and inclusion.Each 30‑minute virtual session highlights one dimension of UDL in course design—such as environments\, materials\, methods\, access\, support\, and executive function.Here’s what to expect:• Before the session: Participants receive a short resource package (also posted on our UDL in Practice webpage (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/))\, including examples and a prompt to try one small change in their course.• During the session: Join a 30-minute facilitated discussion focused on idea-sharing\, practical examples\, and collaborative brainstorming. Optional time is available afterward for deeper exploration and questions with CTSI educational developers.• After the session: Participants are invited to submit a brief reflection on what they implemented and what they noticed.Sessions are not recorded\, as the 30‑minute format is designed for community-based\, real-time discussion and strategy sharing. The emphasis is on learning together in the moment\, supported by materials shared in advance.Attend one or attend them all—each session stands on its own while building toward a broader understanding of inclusive course design.Learning OutcomesBy joining the series\, participants will be able to:• Identify barriers in course design and learner supports.• Apply targeted UDL strategies to increase accessibility\, inclusivity\, and learner agency.• Reflect on the impact of course design changes and make informed adaptations.• Contribute to a campus‑wide culture of inclusive and equity‑minded teaching.Upcoming Sessions• Designing Environments (September 12\, 2025) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5960) – Explore how digital\, physical\, and social learning spaces can support or limit inclusion\, and brainstorm small changes to make your course environments more accessible.• Designing Materials (October 10\, 2025) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5961) – Work together to identify barriers in course materials and share strategies for making documents\, slides\, and other content more usable and inclusive.• Designing Methods (November 14\, 2025) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5962) – Collaboratively reflect on instructional approaches and generate practical ideas for communication\, assessment\, and feedback strategies that better support learner variability.• Designing for Access (January 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5963) – Discuss with peers how to lower barriers to entry in your courses and exchange quick\, practical approaches like captioning\, syllabus readability\, and flexible participation options.• Designing for Support (February 13\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5964) – Share examples of how to help students persist and communicate\, and co‑develop strategies such as rubrics\, feedback checkpoints\, and peer supports.• Designing for Executive Function (March 13\, 2026) – Brainstorm approaches to support students in planning\, organizing\, and following through\, and leave with new strategies like checklists\, weekly structures\, or reflection steps.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-executive-function/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260210T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T214830Z
UID:10009217-1773309600-1773316800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Storytelling Across Disciplines (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/storytelling-across-disciplines-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T180339
CREATED:20260207T160107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T213321Z
UID:10009215-1773061200-1773072000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Microteaching (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/microteaching-online-42/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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