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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-4/
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SUMMARY:Statement of Teaching Philosophy Clinic (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/statement-of-teaching-philosophy-clinic-online-6/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251105T143000
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SUMMARY:UDL Conversation with Deborah Tihanyi
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Tihanyi\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Acting Director\, Engineering Communication Program (ECP)\, Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP)\, FASEUniversal 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-deborah-tihanyi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
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SUMMARY:CTSI Equity Roundtable - Students-as-Partners in Action: Reflections on the Development of a Departmental Handbook for Inclusive Teaching and Mentorship
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Dr. Jessica Dere\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, and Associate Chair\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion   Amman Khurana\, Undergraduate student and Work Study Research Assistant\, Department of Psychology\, UTSC  In this Equity Roundtable\, the presenters will discuss the implementation of a students-as-partners approach in the development of a departmental handbook on inclusive teaching and mentorship (https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/utscpsychinclusivehandbook/). Drawing on a recent initiative in the Department of Psychology at UTSC\, the session will highlight key lessons learned in co-developing this resource with faculty\, staff\, and student partners. Presenters will share insights from their experiences\, offering practical strategies for integrating student perspectives into the development of teaching and mentorship resources. Concrete suggestions will be shared\, including strategies for navigating challenges such as knowledge gaps\, clarity of roles and expectations\, and collaboration among faculty and student partners. Participants will be invited to reflect on the value of student involvement in shaping effective educational resources and to consider ways of applying these practices in their own contexts. Examples from the handbook’s content will also be shared\, offering actionable ideas for implementation. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/ctsi-equity-roundtable-students-as-partners-in-action-reflections-on-the-development-of-a-departmental-handbook-for-inclusive-teaching-and-mentorship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
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SUMMARY:Microteaching (In-Person) – CANCELLED
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URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/microteaching-in-person-17/
LOCATION:Name: Robarts Library Rm 4035\nAddress: 130 St. George St.\nToronto\nON\nM5S 1A5
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
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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). 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) – 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) (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-methods/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20251019T210141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T222653Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Review Session (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/peer-review-session-online-5/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20250915T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T235120Z
UID:10009132-1763474400-1763478000@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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20250915T193251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T235146Z
UID:10009133-1763640000-1763645400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Developing AI-Literacy Activities for Meaningful Learning
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Victoria Sheldon\, Faculty Liaison Coordinator\, Generative AI Pedagogies\, CTSIDerek Hunt\, Faculty Liaison\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSI  The final session focuses on equipping students with the AI literacy skills needed to engage with AI technologies critically\, ethically\, and effectively. Participants will discuss actionable\, incremental ways to develop and integrate discipline-specific AI literacy activities into courses\, while ensuring effective connections to assessments and broader course goals.  The workshop will address how to help students become both informed evaluators and responsible users of these technologies\, guiding them to critically evaluate AI-generated content and understand the ethical and social implications of AI systems. By integrating AI literacy activities throughout the curriculum – whether students are actively using AI tools\, analyzing AI outputs\, or examining AI’s broader societal impact – instructors can create meaningful and equitable learning experiences that foster students’ future readiness in both professional and personal lives.  This webinar is Part 3 of the CTSI GenAI Workshop Series: Adapting Teaching and Assessment with Generative AI in Mind (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/).
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/developing-ai-literacy-activities-for-meaningful-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20251021T211714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T000003Z
UID:10009163-1763647200-1763654400@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Mock Academic Interview (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/mock-academic-interview-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20251005T181955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T000004Z
UID:10009158-1763974800-1763985600@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Microteaching (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/microteaching-online-38/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20251026T211710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T005641Z
UID:10009164-1764064800-1764072000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Your Neurodiverse Classroom (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/your-neurodiverse-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:20251126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20251028T212231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132820Z
UID:10009165-1764165600-1764172800@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:UTSC: Public Speaking for Educators (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/utsc-public-speaking-for-educators-online/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20250915T193251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T172145Z
UID:10009134-1764237600-1764243000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:The Path to Recognition: Crafting a Compelling Teaching Award Nomination
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Clare Gilderdale\, Director\, Innovations in Undergraduate Education\, Office of the Vice-Provost\, Innovations in Undergraduate Education (OVPIUE)Jennifer Evans\, Manager\, Teaching Initiatives\, OVPIUEIn this session intended for academic administrators and University staff supporting teaching award nominations\, we will:• Discuss approaches to identifying and supporting potential candidates for teaching awards and share strategies for crafting powerful narratives about teaching award nominees• Learn from faculty who have been successful candidates for teaching awards• Share a brief overview of the criteria and the nomination process for several awards. This includes the University of Toronto’s President’s Teaching Award (https://www.provost.utoronto.ca/awards-funding/presidents-teaching-award/)\, the Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award (https://www.provost.utoronto.ca/awards-funding/university-of-toronto-early-career-teaching-award/) and the Northrop Frye Awards (https://alumni.utoronto.ca/events-and-programs/awards/awex/northrop-frye-awards) as well as external awards such as the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) Awards (https://ocufa.on.ca/awards/teaching-and-academic-librarianship-awards/) and the 3M National Teaching Fellowship (https://www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-national-teaching-fellowship/).
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/the-path-to-recognition-crafting-a-compelling-teaching-award-nomination-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150854
CREATED:20250915T193251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T172125Z
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SUMMARY:Reconciliation in Practice: A Learning Community for Faculty and Staff
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Sarah Peirce\, Assistant Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Department of Earth Sciences\, Faculty of Arts & ScienceThe 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 • 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 (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-2/
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