Winter 2023 Workshops
TLC Workshops offer participants a variety of programs based on their teaching and learning interests and needs. Supported by the Teaching and Learning Centre's Educational Developers, the Fall workshop series is open to teaching assistants and graduate students, sessional/part-time, teaching-focused, and tenure-track faculty members who are eager to support student success through effective teaching. Experienced and new educators are encouraged to participate.
More Winter 2023 workshop sessions will be available soon. Stay tuned for details!
For all workshop-related questions, contact the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) via email: teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca
January 2023
Workshop | Facilitator(s) | Location | Date/Time | Description |
Putting the Power in PowerPoint | Sarah Stokes, Mortilaine Riley, and Lidya Salim | Online |
Monday January 30, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm |
PowerPoints and other digital slideshows can be ineffective if they are misused or overused. This workshop provides insights on how to maximize the teaching potential of slideshows, using scientifically derived learning principles. Brush up on your PowerPoint skills and learn practical strategies for creating beautiful, engaging, and accessible presentations. |
Removing Learning Barriers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) | Lidya Salim and Mortilaine Riley | Online |
Tuesday January 31, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm Friday February 3, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm |
Are your students really getting the most out of your courses? When we design content with accessibility in mind, we remove barriers and foster a more inclusive learning environment. In this workshop, we will explore practical strategies to implement universal design for learning (UDL) in your courses. |
February 2023
Workshop | Facilitator(s) | Location | Date/Time | Description |
Designing Teaching and Learning Experiences | Lidya Salim | Online |
Monday February 6, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm |
Are you connecting to prior knowledge and experience? Do you check for understanding? Are you consolidating learning at the end of a lesson? In this workshop, we will explore a framework for effectively designing lessons for optimal engagement and learning. |
Backward Design: Aligning Outcomes, Assessment and Instruction | Lidya Salim and Kevin Johnson | Online |
Tuesday February 7, 11:10 am - 12:30 pm Friday February 10, 11:10 am - 12:30 pm |
This workshop will support you in designing your courses using the backward design model. We will discuss alignment of learning outcomes, assessment, and instruction. |
Instructional Design for Classroom Teaching | Mortilaine Riley and Sarah Stokes | Online |
Tuesday February 14, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm |
Leverage instructional design strategies to design effective and engaging classroom experiences. This workshop will provide an overview of the foundational principles, processes, and practices that currently shape and define the field of Instructional Design. |

How to Access TLC Workshops:
You will receive calendar invitations with links to your chosen workshops after completing the registration form.
In person workshops are hosted in LIB 026 (on the lower level of the North Campus Library) unless otherwise indicated, and online workshops are delivered via Google Meet at the listed dates and times.