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SUMMARY:UDL Conversation with Sophia Bello
DESCRIPTION:Sophia Bello\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Department of French\, Faculty of Arts & Science 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-sophia-bello/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260210T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T163121Z
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SUMMARY:52 Ways to Reconcile with Teaching and Learning: Histories (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/52-ways-to-reconcile-with-teaching-and-learning-histories-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260112T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T163108Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching the Hidden Curriculum (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/teaching-the-hidden-curriculum-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201643Z
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SUMMARY:GenAI Dialogue with Safieh Moghaddam: Building Critical AI Literacy Across Course Sizes
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Safieh Moghaddam\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Department of Language Studies\, UTSC 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 Safieh Moghaddam will share her approaches to developing students’ critical AI literacy\, and how she has adapted these strategies across course formats\, from smaller seminars to large lectures. She will walk through practical considerations for scaling interactive AI literacy work\, and will also discuss approaches to strategically limiting AI use in certain contexts to preserve learning goals.  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 Michelle Arnot: Teaching Experiences with the Cogniti Virtual Tutor (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6384)\, January 23\, 11:30am-12pm • 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-safieh-moghaddam-building-critical-ai-literacy-across-course-sizes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20250915T193305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T201700Z
UID:10009142-1770982200-1770984000@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). 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) – 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) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5965) – 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-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T204602Z
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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-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260119T153612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T191633Z
UID:10009208-1771405200-1771416000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Microteaching (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/microteaching-online-41/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20250915T193305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T210521Z
UID:10009143-1771506000-1771513200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Demystifying the Dossier: Drafting Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on one of the key components of a teaching dossier: the Statement of Teaching Philosophy (STP). A well-crafted STP communicates your beliefs about teaching and learning\, provides a framework for the dossier as a whole\, and connects personal values with practices and evidence of impact. Participants will be guided through reflective strategies and writing prompts to begin or refine their statement. Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: Identify the core components of an effective Statement of Teaching Philosophy Use reflection to surface values\, beliefs\, and evidence of teaching effectiveness Interpret and connect evidence (e.g.\, student feedback\, peer observations) to teaching claims Plan next steps for drafting or revising their STP 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) – 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) (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/5974) – 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-drafting-your-statement-of-teaching-philosophy-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260124T154136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T201632Z
UID:10009210-1771840800-1771848000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Speculative Design as a Tool for Equitable & Curious Learning Communities (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/speculative-design-as-a-tool-for-equitable-curious-learning-communities-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:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260125T154606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202747Z
UID:10009211-1771927200-1771930800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:52 Ways to Reconcile with Teaching and Learning: Presents/Futures (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/52-ways-to-reconcile-with-teaching-and-learning-presents-futures-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260126T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203408Z
UID:10009212-1772013600-1772020800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Failing Forward: Building Resilience as a TA (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/failing-forward-building-resilience-as-a-ta-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20250915T193305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T214848Z
UID:10009144-1772194200-1772197200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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 • March 27\, 2026 (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6032) • 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-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260212T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T210508Z
UID:10009220-1772460000-1772467200@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Creating Memorable Classroom Experiences: Experiential and Community Engaged Learning (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/creating-memorable-classroom-experiences-experiential-and-community-engaged-learning-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20251231T172105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T222000Z
UID:10009190-1772546400-1772550000@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-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260202T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211824Z
UID:10009213-1772632800-1772640000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started With Quercus: Practical Navigation for TAs (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/getting-started-with-quercus-practical-navigation-for-tas-in-person/
LOCATION:Name: CTSI Teaching Studio\nAddress: 130 St. George St.
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260213T201650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T223740Z
UID:10009221-1772704800-1772708400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:GenAI Reading Group - "Managing the Risks of Outsourcing to GenAI"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly reading group exploring generative AI in teaching and learning contexts. This is an informal discussion space for faculty\, staff\, and educational developers to engage with current research on GenAI in higher education. This event is hosted on the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams Channel. This Month’s Reading: Chase\, A. M.\, & Galvin\, K. (2026). Thinking to Learn: Managing the Risks of Outsourcing to GenAI (https://doi-org.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/10.1080/02602938.2026.2620055). Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education\, 1–20. This article argues that educators need a structured framework for making principled decisions about when generative AI can ethically support assessment without compromising student learning. It proposes adapting Griffin’s developmental assessment model to guide educators in unpacking learning outcomes into observable indicators\, then mapping these to the AI Assessment Scale to determine what cognitive work must remain student-driven. The framework reframes assessment integrity as a design challenge rather than a compliance issue\, emphasizing that “whoever does the thinking gets the learning.”How to Join:• Read what you can of the article (https://doi-org.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/10.1080/02602938.2026.2620055) beforehand – no formal preparation required• Bring your thoughts\, questions\, and reactions – all perspectives and levels of GenAI experience welcomeJoin the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams Channel: Open Microsoft Teams → “Join or create a team” → “Join a team with a code” → Enter code: 5uztctq Participants are welcome to join the Teams Channel to stay connected with future sessions and ongoing discussions about GenAI in teaching and learning.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/genai-reading-group-managing-the-risks-of-outsourcing-to-genai/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20260203T160416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T213333Z
UID:10009214-1772704800-1772712000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Statement of Teaching Philosophy Clinic (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/statement-of-teaching-philosophy-clinic-online-7/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20251231T172105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T224837Z
UID:10009191-1772796600-1772798400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:GenAI Dialogue with Rahul Bhat: GenAI and Supporting Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Rahul Bhat\, Team Lead and Learning Strategist\, Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) 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: Rahul Bhat will share how the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) is taking a learning-science grounded approach to questions about AI and student learning. He will walk through resources and supports offered to U of T students on using generative AI responsibly\, and will offer considerations on how AI tool use can lead to both skilling and de-skilling.  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 Michelle Arnot: Teaching Experiences with the Cogniti Virtual Tutor (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6384)\, January 23\, 11:30am-12pm • GenAI Dialogue with Safieh Moghaddam: Building Critical AI Literacy Across Course Sizes (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6385)\, February 12\, 1:30pm-2pm 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/genai-dialogue-with-rahul-bhat-genai-and-supporting-student-learning/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20250915T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T233305Z
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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:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260319T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
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:20260327T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T192906
CREATED:20250915T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233319Z
UID:10009147-1774613400-1774616400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
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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