Journal Club – September 2026 Meeting
2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Journal Club – September 2026 Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (AT) / 1:00-2:00pm (ET) / 10:00-11:00am (PT)
Registration link
“Journal Club” CTEI Communities Description:
Join the CTEI for monthly get-togethers where members will gather to share and discuss ideas on teaching, learning, and education more broadly. Discussions will be guided by selected journal articles balancing theory and practice.
For September 2026’s Meeting, we are reading and discussing: Mahesh and McIsaac’s “Distance Education: Learner-Teacher Interaction and Time Spent by Teaching” (1999).
Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 10-11AM PT / 1-2PM ET / 2-3PM AT.
Check out our CTEI Communities page for more details and to register!

Facilitating Meaningful, Effective Feedback
2026-09-15 12:00 - 13:30
Facilitating Meaningful, Effective Feedback
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-10:30am (PT)
Registration link
Workshop Description:

In Designing Effective Feedback Processes in Higher Education: A Learning-Focused Approach, Naomi Winstone and David Carless argue for a more student-centered approach to feedback. They argue that an old paradigm viewed feedback as simply a transmission of comments from teacher to student but ask us to embody a new feedback paradigm that prioritizes dialogue and interaction between teachers and students. Using this vision of feedback, in this workshop, we challenge our assumptions about feedback and redesign this integral part of formative and summative assessment to encourage student engagement, sense-making, and uptake. By the end of this CTEI Workshop, you will be able to:

Create spaces for meaningful formative and summative feedback;

Design meaningful feedback mechanisms in different modalities; and,

Assess the effectiveness of different feedback strategies for your teaching context.

ISW – Yorkville + TFS (120 Bloor – Sept 28, Sept 29, Oct 1)
2026-09-28 09:00 - 17:00
ISW (Instructional Skills Workshop) – Day 1
Location: Ontario (Toronto Film School Campus)
Dates: September 28th – 29th & October 1st, 2026
Time: 9:00-5:00pm ET each day
Registration link
Workshop Description:
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered within a small group setting and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the three-day workshop (24-hour contact time), participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written, and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, the workshop encourages reflection and examination of one’s teaching practices with feedback focused on the learning process rather than on the specific content of the lesson.
Visit the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) page of the CTEI website for more information and to register.

CTEI Reflective Quarterly Gathering - September 2026
2026-09-28 12:00 - 13:00
CTEI Reflective Quarterly Gathering
Date: Monday, September 28th, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00pm (AT) / 12:00-1:00pm (ET) / 9:00-10:00am (PT)
Registration link
Event Description:
Join us for our quarterly, semi-structured gathering to reflect on the past term and look ahead to the next! (Re)connect with your peers across Yorkville and Toronto Film School to celebrate what’s working, unpack what is challenging us, and identify emerging teaching and learning needs.
Through guided reflection and small-group conversation, participants will share strategies, compare experiences, and surface practical takeaways to inform the upcoming term. This is a collegial, supportive, interactive space designed to foster shared learning. So, grab your tea, coffee, water, or pop and come say “Hi”!
The virtual gathering is for all instructors as well as anyone with instructional capacities in their roles who are not also serving in a Chair-, Director, and/or Assistant Dean-level, or more senior, role.

ISW – Yorkville + TFS (120 Bloor – Sept 28, Sept 29, Oct 1)
2026-09-29 09:00 - 17:00
ISW (Instructional Skills Workshop) – Day 2
Location: Ontario (Toronto Film School Campus)
Dates: September 28th – 29th & October 1st, 2026
Time: 9:00-5:00pm ET each day
Registration link
Workshop Description:
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered within a small group setting and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the three-day workshop (24-hour contact time), participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written, and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, the workshop encourages reflection and examination of one’s teaching practices with feedback focused on the learning process rather than on the specific content of the lesson.
Visit the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) page of the CTEI website for more information and to register.

ISW – Yorkville + TFS (120 Bloor – Sept 28, Sept 29, Oct 1)
2026-10-01 09:00 - 17:00
ISW (Instructional Skills Workshop) – Day 3
Location: Ontario (Toronto Film School Campus)
Dates: September 28th – 29th & October 1st, 2026
Time: 9:00-5:00pm ET each day
Registration link
Workshop Description:
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered within a small group setting and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the three-day workshop (24-hour contact time), participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written, and video feedback from the other participants who have been learners in the mini-lessons. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, the workshop encourages reflection and examination of one’s teaching practices with feedback focused on the learning process rather than on the specific content of the lesson.
Visit the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) page of the CTEI website for more information and to register.

CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week One – Option One
2026-10-05 12:00 - 13:00
CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week One – Option One
Date: Monday, October 5th, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:00pm (AT) / 12:00-1:00pm (ET) / 9:00-10:00am (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 utilize active learning strategies which may include small breakout rooms and the use of other digital engagement tools.
Remember: You only need to sign up for one synchronous session in each of the scheduled synchronous weeks (Week 1, 3, and 5 of the CTEI Ready-to-Teach program).
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the Centre at ctei@yorkvilleu.ca.
The virtual doors will be closed to late attendees after 15 minutes.

CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week One – Option Two
2026-10-07 13:00 - 14:00
CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week One – Option Two
Date: Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (AT) / 1:00-2:00pm (ET) / 10:00-11:00am (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 utilize active learning strategies which may include small breakout rooms and the use of other digital engagement tools.
Remember: You only need to sign up for one synchronous session in each of the scheduled synchronous weeks (Week 1, 3, and 5 of the CTEI Ready-to-Teach program).
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the Centre at ctei@yorkvilleu.ca.
The virtual doors will be closed to late attendees after 15 minutes.

Journal Club – October 2026 Meeting
2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:00
Journal Club – October 2026 Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (AT) / 1:00-2:00pm (ET) / 10:00-11:00am (PT)
Registration link
“Journal Club” CTEI Communities Description:
Join the CTEI for monthly get-togethers where members will gather to share and discuss ideas on teaching, learning, and education more broadly. Discussions will be guided by selected journal articles balancing theory and practice.
For October 2026’s Meeting, we are reading and discussing: Juuso Henrik Nieminen’s “How Does Assessment Shape Student Identities? An Integrative Review” (2024).
Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 10-11AM PT / 1-2PM ET / 2-3PM AT.
Check out our CTEI Communities page for more details and to register!

CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Three – Option One
2026-10-19 12:00 - 13:30
CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Three – Option One
Date: Monday, October 19th, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-10:30am (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 utilize active learning strategies which may include small breakout rooms and the use of other digital engagement tools.
Remember: You only need to sign up for one synchronous session in each of the scheduled synchronous weeks (Week 1, 3, and 5 of the CTEI Ready-to-Teach program).
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the Centre at ctei@yorkvilleu.ca.
The virtual doors will be closed to late attendees after 5 minutes.

CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Three – Option Two
2026-10-21 13:00 - 14:30
CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Three – Option Two
Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 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 utilize active learning strategies which may include small breakout rooms and the use of other digital engagement tools.
Remember: You only need to sign up for one synchronous session in each of the scheduled synchronous weeks (Week 1, 3, and 5 of the CTEI Ready-to-Teach program).
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the Centre at ctei@yorkvilleu.ca.
The virtual doors will be closed to late attendees after 5 minutes.

CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Five – Option One
2026-11-02 12:00 - 13:30
CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Five – Option One
Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-10:30am (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 utilize active learning strategies which may include small breakout rooms and the use of other digital engagement tools.
Remember: You only need to sign up for one synchronous session in each of the scheduled synchronous weeks (Week 1, 3, and 5 of the CTEI Ready-to-Teach program).
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the Centre at ctei@yorkvilleu.ca.
The virtual doors will be closed to late attendees after 5 minutes.

CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Five – Option Two
2026-11-04 13:00 - 14:30
CTEI Ready-to-Teach – Week Five – Option Two
Date: Wednesday, November 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 utilize active learning strategies which may include small breakout rooms and the use of other digital engagement tools.
Remember: You only need to sign up for one synchronous session in each of the scheduled synchronous weeks (Week 1, 3, and 5 of the CTEI Ready-to-Teach program).
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach the Centre at ctei@yorkvilleu.ca.
The virtual doors will be closed to late attendees after 5 minutes.

Teaching Philosophy/Reflecting on Teaching
2026-11-17 12:00 - 13:30
Teaching Philosophy/Reflecting on Teaching
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 1:00-2:30pm (AT) / 12:00-1:30pm (ET) / 9:00-10:30am (PT)
Registration link
Workshop Description:

In this session, we will give a brief introduction to teaching philosophies – the unique and personal statements that articulate your beliefs and values in teaching and learning. You are invited to bring a pre-existing or draft statement or just something to write/type/record on in case you are inspired!
This introduction will be followed by time to ask questions as well as go over some activities (including some GenAI prompting) to help you explore your beliefs and values so that you can identify what you may wish to include in your own teaching philosophy statement.

Journal Club – November 2026 Meeting
2026-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
Journal Club – November 2026 Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
Time: 2:00-3:00pm (AT) / 1:00-2:00pm (ET) / 11:00am-12:00pm (PT)
Registration link
“Journal Club” CTEI Communities Description:
Join the CTEI for monthly get-togethers where members will gather to share and discuss ideas on teaching, learning, and education more broadly. Discussions will be guided by selected journal articles balancing theory and practice.
For November 2026’s Meeting, we are reading and discussing: Joshua Hill’s “SoTL as Reconciliation: Seeking to contribute to decolonization and Indigenization of teaching, learning, and research in Canadian Universities” (2024).
Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month at 11AM-12PM PT / 1-2PM ET / 2-3PM AT.
Check out our CTEI Communities page for more details and to register!
