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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Getting Started with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMarko Piljevic\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMaryam Shafiei\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIThis session introduces participants to Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox\, with a focus on practical strategies for organizing course content\, communicating with students\, and assessing learning. Geared toward instructors\, staff\, and TAs who are new to Quercus or looking for a refresher\, the session will highlight foundational Quercus features alongside Microsoft 365 and emerging GenAI tools that can support teaching and learning practices at U of T.The session will begin with an overview and demonstration of key tools and approaches\, followed by a hands-on\, application-focused portion where participants can explore features and reflect on their own teaching contexts.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-getting-started-with-quercus-and-the-academic-toolbox/
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SUMMARY:UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility: Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Looking for simple\, high-impact ways to make your course materials more accessible and welcoming? Join us for UDL Express: MOVE into Accessibility\, a hands-on summer webinar series designed to support small\, meaningful improvements in digital course content. This four-part series introduces the MOVE framework—Meaning\, Organization\, Versatility\, and Engagement—as a set of purpose-first design checks that help reduce common barriers to learning. Rather than focusing on tools alone\, MOVE invites instructors to reflect on design intent and make one practical improvement to their course materials that can be applied immediately. Each 30-minute session focuses on one element of the MOVE framework\, with examples drawn from Word documents\, PowerPoint slides\, and Quercus course spaces. Sessions combine brief demonstrations with guided time to work on participants’ own materials\, so you leave having made a real accessibility improvement—not just with ideas for later. Whether you’re revising a course syllabus\, refreshing lecture slides\, or preparing Quercus materials\, this series offers approachable strategies that support accessibility and inclusion for a wide range of learners. Session Schedule and Topics• Meaning: Make intent clear. Focus on clarity and purpose through descriptive links\, meaningful alt text\, plain language\, and captions or transcripts that add context. (Thursday\, May 28\, 11:30 am to 12 pm (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6504))• Organization: Make the structure obvious. Use built-in heading styles\, chunking\, true lists\, and clear page or module overviews to support navigation and comprehension. (Thursday\, June 11\, 11:30 am to 12 pm (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6507))• Versatility: Make materials work across contexts. Check contrast\, captions\, file formats\, and mobile usability so course materials function well across devices\, tools\, and learning environments. (Thursday\, June 25\, 11:30 am to 12 pm (https://ctsi.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6508))• Engagement: Make learning welcoming and motivating. Incorporate inclusive examples\, small choices\, and brief reflection prompts that invite participation and support learner connection. (Thursday\, July 9\, 11:30 am to 12 pm) Learning Outcomes By the end of this series\, participants will be able to: • Identify four key design checks for accessible and inclusive course materials using the MOVE framework. • Apply quick\, high-impact improvements to digital content in Word\, PowerPoint\, and Quercus. • Make purposeful design decisions in course materials that reduce barriers and support learner engagement. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/udl-express-move-into-accessibility-engagement/
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SUMMARY:Build Your Teaching Philosophy: A Lego-based Workshop (In-Person)
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URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/build-your-teaching-philosophy-a-lego-based-workshop/
LOCATION:Name: Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation\nAddress: 130 St. George St.\nToronto\nON
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260716T120000
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SUMMARY:Responding to Distractions and Barriers in the Classroom (Online)
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URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/responding-to-distractions-and-barriers-in-the-classroom-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Teaching Assistants' Training Program
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Designing a Syllabus That Works for You and Your Students
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, CTSINavroop Gill\, Teaching & Learning Librarian\, Teaching & Engagement Unit\, University of Toronto Libraries A syllabus is often the first learning experience students encounter in a course. When intentionally designed\, it can do more than communicate expectations—it can spark curiosity\, support belonging\, and establish a strong foundation for learning. In this interactive session\, participants will explore practical strategies for designing syllabus content\, leveraging Quercus\, and approaching syllabus design as part of an ongoing and iterative course design process. Participants will also be introduced to U of T resources that can support future course and syllabus design work.Learning Outcomes• Identify key elements of a U of T course syllabus• Explore strategies for designing syllabi that support student engagement and learning• Consider how Quercus and institutional resources can support syllabus design and ongoing course development
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/designing-a-syllabus-that-works-for-you-and-your-students/
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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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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Setting the Tone for Success - Strategies for the First Day of Class and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Cristina D’Amico\, Educational Developer\, CTSI Cora McCloy\, Educational Developer\, CTSI This interactive session will equip instructors with effective strategies to create a welcoming and productive classroom environment from day one. Topics covered will include: • Preparing for the start of the term • Engaging students during the first week • Presenting and leveraging the syllabus effectively • Motivating students and setting clear expectations • Sustaining excitement and interest in your discipline Participants will develop a personalized plan for their first class and receive a worksheet to guide their preparation. Group activities will foster idea-sharing and collaborative development of strategies to ensure a positive and successful start to the academic year. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/setting-the-tone-for-success-strategies-for-the-first-day-of-class-and-beyond/
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SUMMARY:Social Annotation for Digital Reading in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Brian Malone\, Customer Success Specialist\, HypothesisHow do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This workshop explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active\, critical\, and mindful reading in the digital age. Participants will examine research on digital reading\, learn how annotation can reduce distractions and deepen comprehension\, and explore ways to foster authentic engagement with or without AI tools. The session includes ideas for using Hypothesis to collaboratively annotate AI output and a demo of setting up readings in your LMS. Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use assignments to enhance digital reading and interaction.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/social-annotation-for-digital-reading-in-the-age-of-ai/
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