Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, 130 St. George Street, Robarts Library, 4th floor
In this workshop, we apply the fundamentals of course design to online courses, and consider strategies for creating and delivering engaging online courses. We first explore the Community of Inquiry […]
The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) is a field of inquiry encouraging instructors to improve their teaching practice by systematically studying teaching practice and learning in the classroom. This […]
Microaggressions are defined as the “daily, constant, often subtle, and seemingly innocuous, covert and overt negative messages and actions directed toward people from marginalized groups” (Sue, 2010 as cited in […]
While online teaching has opened up new possibilities for student engagement through the use of educational technologies, there is no denying that undergraduate courses have faced a significant shift away […]
The statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is the foundation of any teaching dossier, is often requested as part of an academic job application, and is an important part of the […]
This roundtable will provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on the topic of critical pedagogy as it relates to their teaching and learning. In advance of the roundtable, participants […]
This workshop will outline the educational benefits and practical components of Game Based Learning (GBL). While gamified teaching typically connotes the use of contests to motivate student learning, not all […]
Mentorship in the laboratory is a multi-pronged form of teaching that spans various domains of knowledge (e.g., technical skills, soft skills, background/conceptual knowledge, health and safety considerations, university standard operating […]
Tabletop role play games (RPGs) like Dungeons and Dragons, Elderscrolls or World of Warcraft allow players to participate in a variety of worldbuilding and storytelling practices. RPGs have been used […]
The ability to understand experimental and observational data is essential for the evolution of scientific knowledge in academia and in our communities. However, a student’s ability to interpret and critically […]
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 […]
In the classroom, TAs can foster vital skills such as communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, writing and independent thinking. However, students are often unaware of the value of such transferable skills, […]
This workshop will introduce participants to infographics and how to develop them as a teaching tool for their virtual classrooms. Attendees will learn the basics of infographic making (e.g. making […]
Online Please note that these sessions can be counted towards Course Instructor Job training, but not towards either the Teaching Fundamentals or Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificates. Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to participate […]
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 […]