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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Getting Started with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMarko Piljevic\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMaryam Shafiei\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIThis session introduces participants to Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox\, with a focus on practical strategies for organizing course content\, communicating with students\, and assessing learning. Geared toward instructors\, staff\, and TAs who are new to Quercus or looking for a refresher\, the session will highlight foundational Quercus features alongside Microsoft 365 and emerging GenAI tools that can support teaching and learning practices at U of T.The session will begin with an overview and demonstration of key tools and approaches\, followed by a hands-on\, application-focused portion where participants can explore features and reflect on their own teaching contexts.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-getting-started-with-quercus-and-the-academic-toolbox/
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SUMMARY:UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Looking for simple\, high-impact ways to make your course materials more accessible and welcoming? Join us for UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility\, a hands-on summer webinar series designed to support small\, meaningful improvements in digital course content. This four-part series introduces the MOVE framework—Meaning\, Organization\, Versatility\, and Engagement—as a set of purpose-first design checks that help reduce common barriers to learning. Rather than focusing on tools alone\, MOVE invites instructors to reflect on design intent and make one practical improvement to their course materials that can be applied immediately. Each 30-minute session focuses on one element of the MOVE framework\, with examples drawn from Word documents\, PowerPoint slides\, and Quercus course spaces. Sessions combine brief demonstrations with guided time to work on participants’ own materials\, so you leave having made a real accessibility improvement—not just with ideas for later. Whether you’re revising a course syllabus\, refreshing lecture slides\, or preparing Quercus materials\, this series offers approachable strategies that support accessibility and inclusion for a wide range of learners. Session Schedule and Topics• Meaning: Make intent clear. Focus on clarity and purpose through descriptive links\, meaningful alt text\, plain language\, and captions or transcripts that add context. (Thursday\, May 28\, 11:30 am to 12 pm (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6504))• Organization: Make the structure obvious. Use built-in heading styles\, chunking\, true lists\, and clear page or module overviews to support navigation and comprehension. (Thursday\, June 11\, 11:30 am to 12 pm (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6507))• Versatility: Make materials work across contexts. Check contrast\, captions\, file formats\, and mobile usability so course materials function well across devices\, tools\, and learning environments. (Thursday\, June 25\, 11:30 am to 12 pm (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6508))• Engagement: Make learning welcoming and motivating. Incorporate inclusive examples\, small choices\, and brief reflection prompts that invite participation and support learner connection. (Thursday\, July 9\, 11:30 am to 12 pm) Learning Outcomes By the end of this series\, participants will be able to: • Identify four key design checks for accessible and inclusive course materials using the MOVE framework. • Apply quick\, high-impact improvements to digital content in Word\, PowerPoint\, and Quercus. • Make purposeful design decisions in course materials that reduce barriers and support learner engagement. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-express-move-into-accessibility-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T120000
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SUMMARY:Build Your Teaching Philosophy: A Lego-based Workshop (In-Person)
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URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/build-your-teaching-philosophy-a-lego-based-workshop/
LOCATION:Name: Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation\nAddress: 130 St. George St.\nToronto\nON
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T120000
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SUMMARY:Social Annotation for Digital Reading in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Brian Malone\, Customer Success Specialist\, HypothesisHow 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 authentic engagement with or without AI tools. The session includes ideas for using Hypothesis to collaboratively annotate AI output and a demo of setting up readings in your LMS. Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use assignments to enhance digital reading and interaction.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/social-annotation-for-digital-reading-in-the-age-of-ai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T120000
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CREATED:20260616T164809Z
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UID:10009245-1784196000-1784203200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Responding to Distractions and Barriers in the Classroom (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/responding-to-distractions-and-barriers-in-the-classroom-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T153000
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Designing a Syllabus That Works for You and Your Students
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, CTSINavroop 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 strong foundation for learning. In this interactive session\, participants will explore practical strategies for designing syllabus content\, leveraging Quercus\, and approaching syllabus design as part of an ongoing and iterative course design process. Participants will also be introduced to U of T resources that can support future course and syllabus design work.Learning Outcomes• Identify key elements of a U of T course syllabus• Explore strategies for designing syllabi that support student engagement and learning• Consider how Quercus and institutional resources can support syllabus design and ongoing course development
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/designing-a-syllabus-that-works-for-you-and-your-students/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260225T215045Z
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UID:10009228-1784718000-1784721600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Engage Every Student: iClicker in Action
DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Bragg\, Campus Support Partner\, iClickerJoin 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 the why behind using iClicker: how real-time polling increases engagement\, supports active learning\, encourages participation from all students\, and provides immediate insight into student understanding. You’ll leave with practical strategies for using iClicker to create more interactive\, data-informed class sessions\, without adding unnecessary complexity to your workflow.Perfect for new faculty users who want both the technical know-how and the instructional value behind using iClicker effectively.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/engage-every-student-iclicker-in-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260625T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180246Z
UID:10009264-1785849000-1785853800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Building and Managing Your Teaching Team
DESCRIPTION: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 ongoing support. Participants will learn about available TA training opportunities\, as well as key responsibilities and priority areas outlined in the CUPE 3902 Collective Agreement (2024–2026). The session will also highlight ways to foster a sense of community within your teaching team and promote a cohesive learning experience for students. Ample time will be provided for questions and discussion\, allowing participants to reflect on their own contexts and share experiences. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-building-and-managing-your-teaching-team-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T143000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260620T220731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180246Z
UID:10009250-1786021800-1786026600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Designing Assessments for Learning with UDL and GenAI
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIThis session explores assessment design through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the evolving role of generative AI (GenAI). Participants will consider practical approaches to assessment preparation (instructions\, expectations\, and framing)\, student demonstration of learning\, and feedback and reflection\, with attention to reducing barriers\, supporting learner variability\, and aligning assessments with essential learning outcomes. The session will also examine how GenAI may influence assessment design decisions across different teaching contexts. Through brief case studies and design prompts\, participants will reflect on and refine assessments from their own teaching contexts.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-designing-assessments-for-learning-with-udl-and-genai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260620T220731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180246Z
UID:10009251-1786626600-1786629600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cogniti: U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jordan Holmes\, Senior Manager\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIResearch shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026_062a7394-en.html) 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 T is giving instructors control over how AI is used for learning. Cogniti is an AI platform embedded directly in Quercus — no separate accounts required — that lets you shape AI interactions around your course content\, your learning objectives\, and your pedagogical approach\, with built-in safety features to protect student wellbeing. In this session\, you’ll explore how Cogniti enables you to: • Deploy course-specific generative AI learning experiences in Quercus that reflect your syllabus\, learning objectives\, and content • Guide students toward productive learning rather than answer-seeking • Monitor how students are engaging with AI in your course Whether you’re curious about AI’s potential\, concerned about its risks\, or ready to experiment\, we’ll work through how Cogniti can fit within your teaching context. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-cogniti-u-of-ts-ai-tool-to-support-student-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260625T172307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180246Z
UID:10009265-1786966800-1786971600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Accommodating Students: A Workshop for Instructors
DESCRIPTION: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 independently and when to collaborate with Accessibility Services?In this session\, Accessibility Services will clarify the instructor’s role within the accommodation process\, including how accommodations are developed\, communicated\, and implemented under the duty to accommodate. The session will highlight key distinctions between accommodations and academic consideration\, and between inclusive course design (UDL) and individualized supports. Participants will explore common pressure points such as extensions\, notetaking\, testing\, and participation\, using case examples to demonstrate how to balance access with essential learning outcomes through collaborative problem-solving.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-accommodating-students-a-workshop-for-instructors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260620T220731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180246Z
UID:10009252-1787062200-1787065200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Cogniti Onboarding: Setting Up Your AI Tool for Student Use
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI Cogniti 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: • Define a purpose and pedagogical role for your AI tutor • Learn about the safety guardrails already built in Cogniti and how to include your own. • Craft an effective system prompt that guides your tutor’s tone\, scope\, and responses • Upload and integrate your own course materials to ground your tutor in your content • Leave with a working tutor draft ready for further refinement or deployment No prior experience with Cogniti is required: this session is designed for instructors who are just getting started. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/cogniti-onboarding-setting-up-your-ai-tool-for-student-use-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T123000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180246Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180246Z
UID:10009253-1787137800-1787142600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Designing for Inclusion with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMarko Piljevic\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMaryam Shafiei\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIThis session explores how Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox can support more inclusive and accessible course design practices. Building from foundational Quercus skills\, the session will highlight practical strategies for organizing course content\, communicating expectations\, supporting student learning\, and creating clearer pathways for engagement. Participants will explore Quercus\, Microsoft 365\, and educational technology tools that can support inclusive teaching practices at U of T.The session will begin with an overview and demonstration of key tools and design approaches\, followed by a hands-on\, application-focused portion where participants can explore features and reflect on their own teaching contexts.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-designing-for-inclusion-with-quercus-and-the-academic-toolbox/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180247Z
UID:10009254-1787235000-1787238000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Customizing Cogniti: Aligning for Different Learning Goals
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIVictoria 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\, and changes to your system prompt can shift how students interact with AI support in your course. In this session\, you will: • Explore how system prompts can be tailored to support different learning goals\, from concept checking and writing feedback to study support and guided inquiry • Compare tutor designs across disciplines and course contexts • Discuss strategies for communicating your tutor’s purpose and boundaries to students • Explore advanced Cogniti features that expand what your tutor can do This session is designed for instructors who have completed Cogniti Onboarding or already have a tutor deployed and are ready to take it further. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/customizing-cogniti-aligning-for-different-learning-goals-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180247Z
UID:10009255-1787659800-1787662800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Cogniti: U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jordan Holmes\, Senior Manager\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIResearch shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026_062a7394-en.html) 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 T is giving instructors control over how AI is used for learning. Cogniti is an AI platform embedded directly in Quercus — no separate accounts required — that lets you shape AI interactions around your course content\, your learning objectives\, and your pedagogical approach\, with built-in safety features to protect student wellbeing. In this session\, you’ll explore how Cogniti enables you to: • Deploy course-specific generative AI learning experiences in Quercus that reflect your syllabus\, learning objectives\, and content • Guide students toward productive learning rather than answer-seeking • Monitor how students are engaging with AI in your course Whether you’re curious about AI’s potential\, concerned about its risks\, or ready to experiment\, we’ll work through how Cogniti can fit within your teaching context. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-cogniti-u-of-ts-ai-tool-to-support-student-learning-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180247Z
UID:10009256-1788264600-1788267600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Cogniti Onboarding: Setting Up Your AI Tool for Student Use
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI Cogniti 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: • Define a purpose and pedagogical role for your AI tutor • Learn about the safety guardrails already built in Cogniti and how to include your own. • Craft an effective system prompt that guides your tutor’s tone\, scope\, and responses • Upload and integrate your own course materials to ground your tutor in your content • Leave with a working tutor draft ready for further refinement or deployment No prior experience with Cogniti is required: this session is designed for instructors who are just getting started. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/cogniti-onboarding-setting-up-your-ai-tool-for-student-use-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180247Z
UID:10009257-1789734600-1789736400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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.Each 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.Attend 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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/).UDL in Practice SeriesDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6992)Designing Materials (October 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6993)Designing Environments (November 20\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6994)Designing for Access (January 15\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6995)Designing for Support (February 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6996)Designing for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6997)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-methods-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180247Z
UID:10009258-1792153800-1792155600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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.Each 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.Attend 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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/).UDL in Practice SeriesDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6992)Designing Materials (October 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6993)Designing Environments (November 20\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6994)Designing for Access (January 15\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6995)Designing for Support (February 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6996)Designing for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6997)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-materials-2/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T123000
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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.Each 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.Attend 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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/).UDL in Practice SeriesDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6992)Designing Materials (October 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6993)Designing Environments (November 20\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6994)Designing for Access (January 15\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6995)Designing for Support (February 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6996)Designing for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/admin/events/6997))
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-environments/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270115T123000
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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.Each 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.Attend 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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/).UDL in Practice SeriesDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6992)Designing Materials (October 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6993)Designing Environments (November 20\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6994)Designing for Access (January 15\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6995)Designing for Support (February 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6996)Designing for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6997)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-access-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220747Z
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UID:10009261-1803040200-1803042000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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.Each 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.Attend 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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/).UDL in Practice SeriesDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6992)Designing Materials (October 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6993)Designing Environments (November 20\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6994)Designing for Access (January 15\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6995)Designing for Support (February 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6996)Designing for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6997)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-support-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260704T180247Z
CREATED:20260620T220747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T180247Z
UID:10009262-1805459400-1805461200@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). These 30-minute sessions explore small\, practical strategies for inclusive course design through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach.Each 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.Attend 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 (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-udl/udl-practice/).UDL in Practice SeriesDesigning Methods (September 18\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6992)Designing Materials (October 16\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6993)Designing Environments (November 20\, 2026) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6994)Designing for Access (January 15\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6995)Designing for Support (February 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6996)Designing for Executive Function (March 19\, 2027) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6997)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-in-practice-designing-for-executive-function-2/
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