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 […]

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 model, and identify how it can be applied to online courses. Then we discuss assessment structure, and how to most effectively incorporate online assessments into […]

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 workshop will introduce students to both the concepts and methods of SoTL. Facilitators will discuss some of the logistical concerns of conducting SoTL studies, including […]

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 Bell, 2016, p. 7). With this framework in mind, this workshop understands the university classroom as one such space where microaggressions may occur. This workshop […]