Focus on events
The Centre for Teaching and Learning’s (CTL) “Focus On” events are a series of engaging half-day or full-day synchronous and/or asynchronous experiences comprising workshops, interactive sessions, ed tech demos, keynote speakers, vendor booths, delicious treats and much more!
Purposes and benefits
The “Focus On” events are tailored to:
- Connect a community of educators dedicated to excellence in teaching.
- Provide a platform for faculty to share innovative strategies.
- Explore new pedagogical approaches.
- Collaborate on enhancing student learning experiences.
Participants gain valuable insights into effective teaching practices and leave with practical tools to apply in their classrooms. These experiences support educators in their roles as designers, researchers, inclusive practitioners, changemakers, digital navigators, collaborators, reflectors, and mentors.
Annual events and schedule
The CTL proudly hosts 6 to 8 “Focus On” events each year, including the premier event, “Focus on Teaching,” held every May.
Our planned “Focus On” events for 2024-2025 are as below:
Focus on UDL
27 August 2024
Focus on Academic Integrity
16 October 2024
Focus on Changemaking
November 2024
Focus on Ed Tech
January 2025
Focus on Teaching Conference
Each year, the Focus on Teaching Conference brings together our ݮƵcommunity to share practices, experiences and insights about learning and teaching. Faculty and students continue to work together to explore new learning and venture into amazing futures.
We’re excited to support and inspire our community of teachers and celebrate as we recognize all the ways we work together, create and share knowledge, and connect learning inside and outside the classroom.
Focus on Engagement Day
Focus on Engagement Day, hosted by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, is an online event designed to enhance your teaching practice by showcasing innovative methods for engaging students in various learning environments.
The event features a keynote speaker on student engagement, interactive sessions with colleagues, and GED talks from peers. This is a prime opportunity to connect with other faculty and staff dedicated to improving student learning and success.
Focus on UDL Day
Focus on UDL Day, presented by ݮƵ’s Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and Accessibility teams, is a vibrant event aimed at enhancing educational practices through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The day features a student panel sharing personal perspectives, a practical UDL workshop to refine your teaching approach, and GÜD Talks where experts discuss their UDL journeys, obstacles, and creative solutions.
This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate with fellow educators and learn new strategies for fostering inclusive and effective learning environments. Join us to connect with educators and professionals committed to creating inclusive and accessible learning environments.
Highlights of recent events
Focus on UDL Day 2024
Focus on Teaching Conference 2024
Focus on Maajiishkaadaa 2024