York University Summit on Generative AI in Higher Education (ONLINE ~ 2:00-3:30 PM on October 18, 19, & 20, 2023)

Hosted by the Teaching Commons, the Institute for Research on Digital Literacies, and York University Libraries. Dive into the future of higher education as we explore the profound impact of generative AI at the three-day York University Summit. Day 1: Experience the Faculty Showcase, featuring York faculty members from across various disciplines. Learn about how […]

Teaching Assistant Course Orientation (TACO) - Fully Online Course - Sept. 14-28

Are you a tutorial leader or lab demonstrator looking for strategies to help you identify when learning happens in your classes? Join us for TACO (Teaching Assistant Course Orientation), a fully online course intended to serve as an orientation experience for graduate students and teaching assistants (TAs). The course consists of asynchronous learning opportunities where […]

Marking and Grading Practices - (IN-PERSON) Sept. 20

Research suggests that feedback on learning progress is key to student success. However, assessing student learning can also be challenging. Together we will explore strategies for maximizing feedback to students while keeping the workload manageable, explore principles and tools to streamline grading, and troubleshoot common challenges. This workshop is designed for those who have received […]

Designing your Tutorial - (HYFLEX In-Person and Virtual) Sept. 13

While seemingly overwhelming, the work of planning and mapping out what you will do with your students over the term is achievable, although you will find yourself negotiating many roles – often simultaneously. This session will provide you with a general sense of what you can be doing as you get ready for your first […]

Fictional Classrooms: Talking About Teaching Through Narrative (September 21, 2023-April 18, 2024)

What can we learn about our own teaching practices and identities from fictional depictions of higher education? Join us in “Fictional Classrooms” as we explore and reflect on narratives of education in films, television, short stories, and novels, whether they speak to us as learners, educators, researchers, artists, or simply as humans. Monthly meetings will […]

Marking and Grading Practices - Virtual via Zoom Sept. 1

Research suggests that feedback on learning progress is key to student success. However, assessing student learning can also be challenging. Together we will explore strategies for maximizing feedback to students while keeping the workload manageable, explore principles and tools to streamline grading, and troubleshoot common challenges. This workshop is designed for those who have received […]

Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation - Sept. 11

Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions.  Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]

Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation - Sept. 6

Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions.  Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]

Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation - Sept. 5, 2-4:30pm

Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions.  Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]

Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation - Sept. 5, 9-11:30am

Welcome to York as a graduate student and teaching assistant. In preparation for your role as a teaching assistant, we are offering REPEAT orientation sessions to meet as many different schedules as possible. This is one of six repeat sessions.  Please choose the ONE session that best meets your own schedule. Each session will be […]