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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Building and Managing Your Teaching Team
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Mike Kasprzak\, Assistant Director\, TATP/CTSI Cristina D’Amico\, Educational Developer\, CTSI This session is designed for instructors who are responsible for hiring\, coordinating\, training\, and supporting Teaching Assistants (TAs) in U of T courses. We will explore practical strategies for working effectively with your teaching team throughout the term\, including approaches to onboarding\, communication\, and ongoing support. Participants will learn about available TA training opportunities\, as well as key responsibilities and priority areas outlined in the CUPE 3902 Collective Agreement (2024–2026). The session will also highlight ways to foster a sense of community within your teaching team and promote a cohesive learning experience for students. Ample time will be provided for questions and discussion\, allowing participants to reflect on their own contexts and share experiences. 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-building-and-managing-your-teaching-team-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T131000
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Designing Assessments for Learning with UDL and GenAI
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIThis session explores assessment design through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the evolving role of generative AI (GenAI). Participants will consider practical approaches to assessment preparation (instructions\, expectations\, and framing)\, student demonstration of learning\, and feedback and reflection\, with attention to reducing barriers\, supporting learner variability\, and aligning assessments with essential learning outcomes. The session will also examine how GenAI may influence assessment design decisions across different teaching contexts. Through brief case studies and design prompts\, participants will reflect on and refine assessments from their own teaching contexts.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-designing-assessments-for-learning-with-udl-and-genai/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T140000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cogniti: U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jordan Holmes\, Senior Manager\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIResearch shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026_062a7394-en.html) finds that AI tools with clear educational guardrails may support learning outcomes\, while unstructured use of AI risks becoming a shortcut that may hamper genuine learning gains.  Through Cogniti\, U of T is giving instructors control over how AI is used for learning. Cogniti is an AI platform embedded directly in Quercus — no separate accounts required — that lets you shape AI interactions around your course content\, your learning objectives\, and your pedagogical approach\, with built-in safety features to protect student wellbeing. In this session\, you’ll explore how Cogniti enables you to: • Deploy course-specific generative AI learning experiences in Quercus that reflect your syllabus\, learning objectives\, and content • Guide students toward productive learning rather than answer-seeking • Monitor how students are engaging with AI in your course Whether you’re curious about AI’s potential\, concerned about its risks\, or ready to experiment\, we’ll work through how Cogniti can fit within your teaching context. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-cogniti-u-of-ts-ai-tool-to-support-student-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171816Z
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Active Learning Anywhere
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators:  Cris D’Amico\, Educational Developer\, CTSI Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, CTSI In this webinar\, we will provide tips and strategies for incorporating active learning that can be used in any learning environment (in-person\, online synchronous\, and online asynchronous). We will model various activities that you can incorporate into your courses. This webinar will highlight how you can use Quercus and the Academic Toolbox to support the implementation of these active learning strategies. Please note that this session will feature an activity that allows you to experience breakout groups.   Learning Outcomes:   • Identify active learning strategies that can be used in different course modalities   • Implement active learning strategies using tools in Quercus and the Academic Toolbox and various classroom affordances  • Navigate Quercus and active learning support resources  
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-active-learning-anywhere-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260817T130000
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Accommodating Students: A Workshop for Instructors
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Michael Nicholson\, Director of Accessibility Services Sarah Kloke\, Assistant Director of Accessibility Services  Reginald (Reggie) Oey\, Accessible and Inclusive Learning Team Lead Unsure where your responsibilities begin and end when supporting students with disability-related accommodation needs? Looking for practical strategies to navigate implementation challenges while maintaining course integrity? Interested in understanding when to act independently and when to collaborate with Accessibility Services?In this session\, Accessibility Services will clarify the instructor’s role within the accommodation process\, including how accommodations are developed\, communicated\, and implemented under the duty to accommodate. The session will highlight key distinctions between accommodations and academic consideration\, and between inclusive course design (UDL) and individualized supports. Participants will explore common pressure points such as extensions\, notetaking\, testing\, and participation\, using case examples to demonstrate how to balance access with essential learning outcomes through collaborative problem-solving.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-accommodating-students-a-workshop-for-instructors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T150000
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SUMMARY:Cogniti Onboarding: Setting Up Your AI Tool for Student Use
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI Cogniti is U of T’s platform for building course-specific AI tutors: grounded in your content\, aligned with your pedagogy\, and deployed directly in Quercus. In this session\, we will walk you through everything you need to get your tutor up and running\, including how to: • Define a purpose and pedagogical role for your AI tutor • Learn about the safety guardrails already built in Cogniti and how to include your own. • Craft an effective system prompt that guides your tutor’s tone\, scope\, and responses • Upload and integrate your own course materials to ground your tutor in your content • Leave with a working tutor draft ready for further refinement or deployment No prior experience with Cogniti is required: this session is designed for instructors who are just getting started. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/cogniti-onboarding-setting-up-your-ai-tool-for-student-use-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T123000
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Designing for Inclusion with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Samantha Chang\, Team Lead\, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMarko Piljevic\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIMaryam Shafiei\, Educational Technology Analyst\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSIThis session explores how Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox can support more inclusive and accessible course design practices. Building from foundational Quercus skills\, the session will highlight practical strategies for organizing course content\, communicating expectations\, supporting student learning\, and creating clearer pathways for engagement. Participants will explore Quercus\, Microsoft 365\, and educational technology tools that can support inclusive teaching practices at U of T.The session will begin with an overview and demonstration of key tools and design approaches\, followed by a hands-on\, application-focused portion where participants can explore features and reflect on their own teaching contexts.
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-designing-for-inclusion-with-quercus-and-the-academic-toolbox/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T141000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171816Z
CREATED:20260620T220746Z
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SUMMARY:Customizing Cogniti: Aligning for Different Learning Goals
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIVictoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSI Once your Cogniti tutor is up and running\, the real work begins: aligning it to what you want students to learn and how you want them to engage. Different learning goals call for different tutor designs\, and changes to your system prompt can shift how students interact with AI support in your course. In this session\, you will: • Explore how system prompts can be tailored to support different learning goals\, from concept checking and writing feedback to study support and guided inquiry • Compare tutor designs across disciplines and course contexts • Discuss strategies for communicating your tutor’s purpose and boundaries to students • Explore advanced Cogniti features that expand what your tutor can do This session is designed for instructors who have completed Cogniti Onboarding or already have a tutor deployed and are ready to take it further. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/customizing-cogniti-aligning-for-different-learning-goals-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260824T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171817Z
CREATED:20260709T184020Z
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Top Things to Know about Teaching and Generative AI at U of T
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Derek Hunt\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSI Victoria Sheldon\, Educational Developer\, Teaching\, Learning & Technology\, CTSI Generative AI is reshaping teaching and learning\, but navigating the landscape at U of T doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This focused one-hour online session gives participants exactly what they need to get started: which AI tools are officially supported (including U of T’s own Cogniti platform)\, University guidelines\, practical strategies for setting clear expectations with students\, and real teaching examples from U of T instructors. Participants will walk away with concrete examples of assessments from U of T instructors that incorporate AI and those designed to limit its use\, ready-to-use conversation starters for discussing AI with students\, and a clear understanding of the resources available to support their teaching. Whatever their approach to generative AI\, this session provides the institutional knowledge and practical tools to make informed decisions in their courses. In this session\, participants will discover: • Which generative AI tools are officially supported by U of T • A comprehensive overview of available resources and supports • University guidelines regarding generative AI\, including academic integrity • Considerations for discussing expectations around the use of generative AI with students and TAs • Real examples of assessments and classroom activities from U of T instructors 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-top-things-to-know-about-teaching-and-generative-ai-at-u-of-t/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171817Z
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Introduction to Cogniti - U of T’s AI Tool to Support Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Jordan Holmes\, Senior Manager\, Teaching\, Learning\, and Technology\, CTSIResearch shows that generative AI tool design matters for learning. The OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-digital-education-outlook-2026_062a7394-en.html) finds that AI tools with clear educational guardrails may support learning outcomes\, while unstructured use of AI risks becoming a shortcut that may hamper genuine learning gains.  Through Cogniti\, U of T is giving instructors control over how AI is used for learning. Cogniti is an AI platform embedded directly in Quercus — no separate accounts required — that lets you shape AI interactions around your course content\, your learning objectives\, and your pedagogical approach\, with built-in safety features to protect student wellbeing. In this session\, you’ll explore how Cogniti enables you to: • Deploy course-specific generative AI learning experiences in Quercus that reflect your syllabus\, learning objectives\, and content • Guide students toward productive learning rather than answer-seeking • Monitor how students are engaging with AI in your course Whether you’re curious about AI’s potential\, concerned about its risks\, or ready to experiment\, we’ll work through how Cogniti can fit within your teaching context. More CTSI Cogniti Programming (https://teaching.utoronto.ca/teaching-uoft-genai/genai-programming/)
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/introduction-to-cogniti-u-of-ts-ai-tool-to-support-student-learning-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171817Z
CREATED:20260709T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T171817Z
UID:10009269-1787739000-1787742000@teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca
SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Student Perspectives on GenAI from Accessibility Services
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Reginald Oey\, Accessible Learning Strategies Team Lead\, Accessibility Services How are students registered with Accessibility Services engaging with generative AI\, and what does that reveal about equity\, access\, and support? This session draws on findings from a student survey conducted by Accessibility Services to explore these questions. In this interactive session\, Reginald Oey\, Accessible Learning Strategies Team Lead\, will share key themes from the survey and open the floor for discussion about the implications for teaching practice and student support at U of T. Learning Outcomes • Learn how students registered with Accessibility Services are engaging with generative AI tools • Explore what survey findings reveal about equity\, access\, and support needs • Consider the implications of these perspectives for teaching practice and student support at U of T 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-student-perspectives-on-genai-from-accessibility-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171817Z
CREATED:20260709T184020Z
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: Generative AI and the Library in Teaching and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Navroop Gill\, Teaching & Learning Librarian\, Teaching & Engagement Unit\, University of Toronto Libraries Naz Torabi\, Collections Coordinator\, Science\, University of Toronto Libraries University of Toronto Libraries offers a growing range of resources to support instructors navigating generative AI in their teaching\, from the UTL Framework for AI Literacy to emerging work on AI-ready collections\, licensing\, and research tools. Rather than a how-to\, this session offers a wayfinding tour of library resources that support teaching and learning. Participants will explore how considerations such as intellectual property\, privacy\, and users’ inputs shape engagement with AI-enabled tools. These span AI literacy instruction\, and considerations for working with AI-enabled databases and research tools. Learning Outcomes: • Become familiar with the UTL Framework for AI Literacy • Explore the range of library supports available to instructors • Recognize how generative AI is shaping search practices and information discovery  \nIdentify resources\, including copyright and licensing guidance\, to integrate into your teaching 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-generative-ai-and-the-library-in-teaching-and-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T111000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171817Z
CREATED:20260709T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T171817Z
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SUMMARY:Tune into Teaching: “Can I use this content in this tool?”: Navigating the Nuances of Copyright and Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Graeme Slaght\, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian\, Scholarly Communications & Copyright Office\, University of Toronto Libraries “Can I use this content in this tool?” — when it comes to GenAI\, answering this question is harder than it seems. Legal and policy frameworks governing these tools are full of grey areas and subject to ongoing change\, creating real challenges for instructors trying to navigate lawful use. This workshop introduces key questions that arise when integrating GenAI tools into teaching\, with a focused discussion on copyright and licensing using case studies to ground the conversation. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the copyright and licensing concerns governing GenAI use\, and the library resources available to support them. Along the way\, participants will become familiar with: • U of T best practices for open and closed GenAI tools\, including the suitability of different content types in each environment • Key copyright and licensing terminology — rights\, obligations\, and what these mean for instructors and students • Answers to common AI copyright and licensing questions 
URL:https://teachingdev.lamp4.utoronto.ca/event/tune-into-teaching-can-i-use-this-content-in-this-tool-navigating-the-nuances-of-copyright-and-generative-ai/
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