Teaching Assistants' Training Program

Bb Collaborate Ultra (Online) This is a 2-hour webinar for first-contract TAs. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 hours of paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. 3902 and the University of Toronto). If you have any questions, please contact services.ta@utoronto.ca. A link to […]

Bb Collaborate Ultra (Online) This is a 2-hour webinar for first-contract TAs. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 hours of paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. 3902 and the University of Toronto). If you have any questions, please contact services.ta@utoronto.ca. A link to […]

Bb Collaborate Ultra (Online) This is a 2-hour webinar for first-contract TAs. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 hours of paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. 3902 and the University of Toronto). If you have any questions, please contact services.ta@utoronto.ca. A link to […]

Interested in hosting live (i.e., synchronous) sessions online? Want to use webinars to build community, present curriculum content, facilitate discussions, manage or collaborative work? This webinar will explore the basics to get you started with webinars. We will examine strategies and tips for structuring and facilitating effective web teleconferencing sessions. Latter half of the webinar […]

Why is a sense of community important for learning? What challenges and opportunities characterize community-building in online environments?   Virtual classes pose a new set of challenges to the presence and engagement of learners and teachers alike. This workshop will introduce participants to the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which emphasizes social presence, teaching presence, and […]

As a helper in our community it is important to know how to support someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge.  In this workshop, we will discuss what it might look when supporting someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge in the context of your role as a TA.  We will discuss some […]

Bb Collaborate Ultra (Online) This is a 2-hour webinar for first-contract TAs. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 hours of paid mandatory training (per the collective agreement between C.U.P.E. 3902 and the University of Toronto). If you have any questions, please contact services.ta@utoronto.ca. A link to […]

This workshop will provide information to begin building a Quercus course. You will explore some of the key features and tools through demos and hands-on activities, and share pedagogically sound best practices on how to effectively use these tools when designing Quercus courses and engaging students. We will examine strategies for effectively organizing and structuring […]

Differing expectations and styles of communicating held by teachers and learners can result in misunderstandings, particularly in online environments where we must work harder to process non-verbal cues and confirm delivery of our spoken ideas. What are some practical approaches you can use to mitigate or prevent some of these potential roadblocks? This workshop reviews […]

Inclusive design benefits everyone. The abrupt pivot to online learning in 2020 provided little to no time for course instructors and teaching assistants to address many online learning considerations. As we adapt to the rhythm of online teaching and learning, we take this opportunity to reflect on our current practices and consider strategies for improving […]

The teaching dossier is a comprehensive record of teaching activities and accomplishments that is now required in applications for permanent positions at the University of Toronto and at an increasing number of institutions across North America. In this session, we will review the elements of a successful teaching dossier and discuss how to use it […]

nclusive design benefits everyone. The abrupt pivot to online learning in 2020 provided little to no time for course instructors and teaching assistants to address many online learning considerations. As we adapt to the rhythm of online teaching and learning, we take this opportunity to reflect on our current practices and consider strategies for improving […]

This workshop intends to provide an introduction to multimodal learning in the online classroom. We will explore different methodologies for incorporating a mixture of modalities (visual, audio, reading/writing, kinesthetic) into teaching materials making them suitable for a wide range of learning styles and leaving no one behind. By outlining strategies for diverse learning in the […]

Across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, grading can often be a challenging practice that requires significant interpretation. This workshop will consider: how can TAs grade and provide feedback in ways that support a growth mindset and engage with equity principles? Exploring the dynamic relationship between grading and equity, facilitators and participants will examine effective […]

This 3-hour workshop will introduce you to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, focusing on how it can be applied to course design, with the goal of reducing barriers to learning and creating an inclusive environment in your course. We begin by discussing the foundations of the UDL framework.  We then explore the fundamentals […]