All activities
The Teaching and Learning Support Services (TLSS) offers free training activities for faculty members. Some events are targeted at faculty, and some are targeted at teaching assistants. Conferences are open to all. Our workshops cover various topics in post-secondary education, such as teaching technology, university teaching, classrooms, etc. We also sometimes offer full days, such as the Design-A-Thon, new faculty and teaching assistant orientation days, etc.
Events by category: Faculty members - Teaching Assistants - Keynote lectures - Special events.
All times listed are in the following time zone: (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Discover the technologies available in your classroom
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Would you like to make the most of the technologies available in your classroom (podium features, Zoom or MS Teams connection, lecture recording, etc.)? Come and test the equipment or simply talk to our specialists, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have...
How Faculty and Instructors Can Reduce Their Workload and Save Time with AI Teaching Assistant Pro
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Learn how to use the AI Teaching Assistant Pro to support your teaching. AI Teaching Assistant Pro is a free digital assistant developed by Contact North...
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This event is organized and managed by Contact North. You will be redirected during the registration process. If you require technical support, please communicate directly with Contact North. This webinar is offered as free additional resources. The opinions expressed in it do not necessarily reflect the views of the TLSS or the University of Ottawa.
Discover the technologies available in your classroom
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Would you like to make the most of the technologies available in your classroom (podium features, Zoom or MS Teams connection, lecture recording, etc.)? Come and test the equipment or simply talk to our specialists, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have...
First Day of Class: Strategies for a Successful Term
This webinar will explore how to create a positive first day of class. We will consider various strategies we can implement to build an engaging and supportive learning environment for students...
Making Your Course Zero or Low Textbook Cost
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Catherine Lachaîne, Open Education Librarian (Interim)
Isabelle Castonguay, On-site Lead, Health Sciences Library
Starting in January 2025, professors will be required to provide students with a syllabus clearly outlining the specific costs associated with each required and optional textbook and learning resource to comply with the academic regulation A-2.4. Did you know that textbooks can represent an expense of over $1,000 every year for our students? Join us for an informative webinar exploring the valuable resources available at your library...
Ready, Set, Teach!
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Join us for 30 minutes, and we will provide practical tips, resources and simple strategies for preparing your courses for the next term...
Professor and Teaching Assistant – Creating a Partnership
Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) requires personal skills, attributes and training to contribute to an effective partnership with professors and better understand their role when interacting with students...
Facilitating Virtual Meetings
Are you looking for ways to add more interaction while teaching synchronously online?
Do you want to increase student participation in your classes?
The Zoom and MS Teams platforms give you the tools to interact with students in real time...
9-Point Action Plan: Guiding Generative AI Integration in Education
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In a world where generative AI is rapidly reshaping industries, education institutions face the urgent challenge of adapting to this transformative technology. Join this insightful webinar led by Dr. Brent Anders, author of 9-Point Action Plan: for Generative AI Integration into Education, as he unveils a practical framework to guide your institution through AI integration...
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This event is organized and managed by Contact North. You will be redirected during the registration process. If you require technical support, please communicate directly with Contact North. This webinar is offered as free additional resources. The opinions expressed in it do not necessarily reflect the views of the TLSS or the University of Ottawa.