CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Five – Option Two Date: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 Time: 2:00-3:30pm (AT) / 1:00-2:30pm (ET) / 10:00-11:30am (PT) Registration link Session Description: Join the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Innovation to kick off the Ready-to-Teach program as you begin your time with Yorkville University and Toronto Film School. The session will […]
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning Across Diverse Teaching Contexts and Modalities Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-13:00am (PT) Registration link Workshop Description: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers a meaningful framework for bringing accessibility into our teaching. Whether you are new to UDL or already integrating it […]
From Theory to Practice: Experiential Learning Date: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-10:30am (PT) Registration link Workshop Description: From performances to work-integrated learning and simulations to internships, experiential learning (EL) comes in many shapes and sizes. Whether you are already formally embedding EL into your courses, doing it but not […]
Formative Assessment: Creative Tools and Practical Application Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-10:30am (PT) Registration link Workshop Description: In this workshop, we’ll explore how formative assessments can be incredibly valuable in not only checking in on student learning but also building relationships with students and encouraging students to […]
Inspiring Human-Centered Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-13:00am (PT) Registration link Workshop Description: In this workshop, we will generate new teaching ideas and cultivate different conversations among participants about Generative AI in Teaching and Learning. By considering a number of teaching […]
Matthew Dunleavy (he/him) is an educational developer and scholarly teacher with over 10+ years’ experience. In addition to working at the CTEI, Matthew serves as the Vice-Chair of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). Before joining the CTEI, Matthew was an Educational Developer in the Teaching Commons at York University; before entering that role, he served as the Program Director of the Online Learning and Technology Consultants (OLTC) Program at the Maple League of Universities (Acadia University; Bishop’s University; Mount Allison University; and St. Francis Xavier University). In 2022, he was awarded the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning by STLHE for this work.
