TLI 2026 Pre-Conference

Pre‑Conference Showcase Day Overview 

The Pre‑Conference Showcase Day on Wednesday, May 20th brings together two opportunities to explore teaching, learning, and educational technology at the University of Guelph. Throughout the day, attendees can connect with colleagues, learn about current initiatives, and engage with ideas that support evidence‑informed teaching and meaningful educational innovation. 

The morning features the EdTech Showcase, offering presentations and discussions focused on centrally supported educational technologies and their pedagogical applications. 

In the afternoon, the University Teaching Leadership Fellows Showcase highlights the work and insights of Fellows who have been advancing innovative and effective teaching and learning practices, pedagogical inquiry, and evidence‑informed approaches that contribute to student learning and success across the institution. 

EdTech Showcase  

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 9:30–11:30am | University Centre Room 442 

The EdTech Showcase provides an opportunity to learn from peers who have tackled teaching and learning challenges with centrally supported educational technology (EdTech) at the University of Guelph. The showcase will feature brief presentations from educators who have leveraged Gradescope, iClicker, CourseLink, and FeedbackFruits. Each presenter will define the challenge they faced, the EdTech solution they implemented, and the impact it had on their course and students. After each presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. 

By the end of the showcase, attendees will be able to…  

• Identify educational technologies that are centrally supported at the University of Guelph.  

• Discuss with colleagues how educational technologies are selected, implemented, and evaluated in courses.  

• Assess how different educational technologies can help address various pedagogical challenges across different disciplines.  

• Explore opportunities to apply similar educational technology solutions for their own course or assessment design. 

This event is Free! Registration will open in March. 

University Teaching Leadership Fellows Showcase  

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 1:00–3:00pm | University Centre Room 442 

The Fellows Showcase is an opportunity to learn about the work the Fellows have been engaging in since 2023 as part of the University of Guelph's Teaching Leadership Fellows program. Through lightning talks and interactive roundtable discussions, Fellows will highlight innovations, research findings, and pedagogical approaches emerging from their projects. Attendees will learn about promising insights, practical strategies, and possibilities for collaboration. The projects shared here contribute to ongoing conversations about teaching and learning enhancement at the University of Guelph, helping lay groundwork for future directions, partnerships, and innovations. 

About the Teaching Leadership Fellows Program 

The  University Teaching Leadership Fellows program has supported midcareer faculty in advancing scholarly and evidence informed teaching, leading change within their departments and units, and contributing to a culture that values and applies Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Through mentorship, community, and structured support, Fellows have developed research projects that foster institutional impact and inform future practice. The work emerging from this program leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to influence pedagogical approaches, inspire new inquiry, and shape teaching and learning conversations at the University of Guelph. 

This event is Free! Registration will open in March. 

Meet our Fellows  

Dr. Ruben Burga 
Lang School of Business and Economics, Department of Management 
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Interdisciplinary and Experiential Teaching and Learning 
Project: Teaching and learning critical thinking and integrative skills through collaborative and innovative experiential group projects. 

Dr. Ryan Clemmer 
College of Engineering 
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Problem Analysis & Design 
Project: Building problem analysis skills through design 

Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs 
College of Biological Science, Integrative Biology 
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Contextual Education 
Project: Models of Contextual Education 

Dr. Kate Parizeau 
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, 
Department of Geography, Environment, and Geomatics 
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Alternative Assessments and Student Mental Health 
Project: Investigating alternative assessments and student mental wellness at the University of Guelph 

Dr. Kathleen Rodenburg 
Lang School of Business and Economics, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management 
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Workplace Ethics 
Project: Demonstrating our commitment to the development of leaders for a sustainable and equitable future though our teaching 

Melanie Parlette-Stewart 
McLaughlin Library, Learning and Curriculum Support 
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Academic Integrity 
Project: Providing academic support through micro-credentials: A test case using academic integrity micro-credential 

Dr. Julie Vale 
College of Engineering  
University Teaching Leadership Fellow in Values-based outcome integration in STEM 
Project: Cornerstone, keystone, capstone: Integrating values-based outcomes across STEM curricula 

Learn more about the Fellows projects