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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-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T121000
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DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
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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:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T134821Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260324T130555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T134821Z
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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:20260424T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20250915T193313Z
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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:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260317T233259Z
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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:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260317T233259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009235-1778160600-1778162400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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:20260512T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009197-1778594400-1778598000@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-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009198-1779804000-1779807600@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-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260113T173623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009204-1779967800-1779969600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Meaning
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)• 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 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6509)) 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-meaning/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260303T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009232-1780056000-1780059600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Making Course Improvement Visible: Student Feedback & Documenting Instructor Growth
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Haley Zubyk\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Human Biology ProgramEnd-of-term course evaluations are valuable\, but they often arrive too late to support the students currently in your classroom\, and they rarely provide the kind of specific\, actionable insight that helps you refine course design in real time. In large classes\, especially\, it can be difficult to hear from a broad range of student voices and to translate feedback into changes that are both feasible and transparent.This session will focus on practical\, scalable approaches for gathering student feedback throughout the term to improve both your course and the student experience. Topics will include designing effective mid-course feedback (what to ask and how to implement it)\, using student advisory boards to better understand student needs\, and collecting structured student reflections on how learning outcomes were achieved (or not) and how course elements like assessments and tutorials supported learning. We’ll also explore “class reaction” surveys that can be deployed quickly to check clarity of expectations\, support new activities\, and identify confusion before it becomes frustration.Participants will leave with a set of ready-to-use strategies for collecting feedback in ways that build trust and transparency\, along with guidance on how to document and use this feedback for professional development. We’ll discuss how these data and insights can support reflective teaching practice\, inform iterative course improvements\, and provide additional sources of concrete evidence for teaching dossiers\, awards\, PTR\, and other demonstrations of teaching effectiveness.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/making-course-improvement-visible-student-feedback-documenting-instructor-growth/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009199-1781013600-1781017200@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-17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260114T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009205-1781177400-1781179200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Organization
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)• 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 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6509)) 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-organization/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20251231T172106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009200-1782223200-1782226800@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-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260114T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
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SUMMARY:UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Versatility
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)• 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 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6509)) 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-versatility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260114T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
UID:10009207-1783596600-1783598400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T081210
CREATED:20260225T215045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233320Z
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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