New Faculty Workshops & Events

Library Introduction

Learn about the Library’s extensive resources and services available to support your teaching and research.  We will cover copyright and online teaching, digital course reading service eReserves, and Open Educational Resources. Other topics covered include an overview of the Library’s Research Help Services and how to access the comprehensive collection of research databases, eBooks, and statistical and data sources. We will also provide you with contact information for your department subject liaison librarians and discuss how they can work with you in providing library instruction/research sessions for your classes, help you identify relevant journals for publication, and show you how to use citation management tools. This session will be facilitated by the Head of Library Learning Services and the Copyright and Scholarly Engagement Librarian.

Learn more about the Toronto Metropolitan University Library

This event took place on: Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Watch: Library Introduction

This video is password protected. Please email: teachingcentre@torontomu.ca for assistance. 

Research and Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University

Please join the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and learn about the resources and services available to help new faculty plan and support their scholarly, research and creative (SRC) academic activity at the university. 

This information session will provide an introduction to OVPRI staff and services related to research grants, research ethics and commercialization. The Yeates School of Graduate Studies (YSGS) will also present an overview for new faculty as part of this session.  

Learn more about the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI)  

This event took place on: August 18, 2020 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. 

Promoting Academic Integrity in Your Remote Courses

With the move to online education, it has become more important than ever to promote academic integrity and thus prevent academic misconduct. In this workshop, offered by the Academic Integrity Office, we will discuss:

• Strategies to promote integrity in your remote courses
• Best practices around prevention of academic misconduct in an online environment
• Current issues impacting academic integrity, such as contract cheating

Learn more about the Academic Integrity Office (AIO)

This event took place on: September 01, 2020 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMw

Watch: Promoting Academic Integrity in Your Remote Courses

This video is password protected. Please email: teachingcentre@torontomu.ca for assistance. 

Flexible Learning and Academic Accommodations in Remote Teaching

Working with a diverse student body that includes students with disabilities requires instructors to use innovative and creative teaching methods to ensure the inclusion and engagement of all students, especially in a remote teaching environment. In this workshop, we will look at common accommodations at Toronto Metropolitan University and discuss efficient and effective strategies to not only assist students with disabilities, but also create an accessible online experience for all students.

Hosted by Michelle Schwartz (Educational Developer, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching) and Sydney Tran (Learning and Transition Facilitator, Academic Accommodation Support)

This event took place on: September 01, 2020 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Embedding and Infusing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in your work

New faculty and instructors are invited to join Dr. Denise O’Neil Green (Toronto Metropolitan University's Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion) for an introduction to the programs, services and resources offered by her office and its units. Learn how you can get support to respond, build, adapt and enhance your work to further reflect Toronto Metropolitan University’s values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Learn more about the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI)

This event took place on: Friday, September 11, 2020

Academic Accommodation Support and Virtual Teaching

Toronto Metropolitan University's office of Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) recognizes that online learning presents new opportunities, and sometimes new challenges, for students with disabilities. Designed specifically for faculty and instructors, this session addresses the shared responsibility of accommodating students and reviews AAS' adapted online processes. We will offer a brief overview of current trends, highlighting relevant policy and procedures, and discuss key considerations related to Toronto Metropolitan University's virtual environment. 

Learn more about Academic Accommodation Support (AAS)

This event took place on: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Student Life & Learning Support

Learn more about the merge of Student Life & Learning Support (SLLS) in Student Affairs. Focused on the development of the whole student, SLLS will be offering a host of both online and in-person programming throughout the Fall semester to ensure students are receiving accessible academic support while enhancing their sense of belonging in the Toronto Metropolitan University community.

Areas included in Student Life & Learning Support are:

• Writing & Language Support
• International Student Support
• Study Skills & Transition
• Math Support
• Tri-Mentoring Program
• Orientation & Campus Engagement

Learn more about Student Life & Learning Support (SLLS) in Student Affairs

This event took place on: September 17, 2020 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online Tests and Exams: Accommodated and Make-Up Tests

Presented by Toronto Metropolitan University’s Test Centre, this webinar will address the processes for accommodating students with disabilities in online testing environments, as well as make-up Test Centre processes for the Fall semester. We will discuss faculty/instructor responsibilities for administering accommodated online tests, identify how the Test Centre processes have been adapted to support faculty, and share details about setting up accommodated tests in D2L.

Learn more about the Toronto Metropolitan University Test Centre

This event is taking place on: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Introduction to Google Drive and Collaborating with Google Docs for New Faculty 

Google Drive offers unlimited storage space to everyone at Toronto Metropolitan University to store files online and access them from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection. Google Drive also gives you access to web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. This 2 hour Introduction to Google Drive training course includes some demonstrations and hands-on activities to get you started on uploading and storing files, colloborating with Google Docs, sharing and permission settings and much more.

Facilitated by CCS, Amira Rezkalla and Matthew Long. This workshop took place on July 7 and August 6, 2020.

D2L Brightspace Basics for New Faculty 

This session is for instructors who plan to teach using Brightspace at Toronto Metropolitan University for the first time! We will cover the very basics of getting a course shell and the first few things you might do once you have one.’

Topics covered include:
• Requesting a course shell
• Navigating D2L Brightspace
• Announcements and Notifications
• Posting your course outline
• Finding your class list
• Making your course shell available to students

Hosted by Sadia Rahmani Instructional Technology Support Specialist, Digital Media Projects and Shelley Loader, Instructional Technology Support Specialist, Digital Media Projects. This workshop took place on July 8 and August 11, 2020

Introduction to Teaching with Zoom for New Faculty 

New to Zoom? Join this session to learn the essential steps for getting started. We will cover settings and security features as well as how to share your screen, and use the chat box while teaching. This workshop will be facilitated by a Senior Presentation Specialist from Toronto Metropolitan University's Media Services. 

Facilitated by Media Services. This workshop took place on July 21 and August 10, 2020.

Advanced Teaching Functions in Zoom for New Faculty 

Join this session to learn more about some of the advanced features in Zoom that can be used to engage your students while teaching. We will cover polling, breakout groups, and using the whiteboard. This workshop will be facilitated by a Senior Presentation Specialist from Toronto Metropolitan University's Media Services. 

Facilitated by Media Services. This workshop took place on July 27 and August 12, 2020.

Introduction to Remote Teaching for New Faculty 

Join this session to connect with other new colleagues, learn about your options for remote teaching, and important considerations to keep in mind when planning your fall and winter courses.

Facilitated by the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. This workshop took place on July 28 and August 5, 2020.