Have you ever attended a seminar, tutorial or lab and didn't feel prepared on what to teach your students that day? Well then, this workshop is perfect for you to acquire the essential skills needed to deliver an organized and effective lesson to your students. You will be introduced to a lesson plan based on the BOPPPS lesson planning model and that aligns, learning outcomes with assessments and classroom activities. Through this framework you will make effective and efficient use of time and enhance student learning. Learning Outcomes By the end of this...

Join us for a discussion on being an international TA and the unique experiences of teaching and learning in the Canada context. Hear from your colleagues about how they navigate teaching and assessing undergraduate students in Canada. Panelists share their stories and the strategies they use. This is the time to ask these experienced TA’s your questions or anticipated challenges for your new TA position. Learning Outcomes By the end of this discussion, participants should be able to: Discuss issues and challenges that pertain to the...

During the Fall 2025 semester, the OTL Book Club will discuss Teaching Where You Are: Weaving Indigenous and Slow Principles and Pedagogies (Leddy & Miller, 2023). The book club is open to all University of Guelph, University of Guelph-Humber, and Ridgetown faculty, staff, instructors, teaching assistants, and graduate students.  We will approach this book club through a decolonial lens of experiential and wholistic learning. At each meeting, book club members will take part in a facilitated discussion of chapters in the book and share their thoughts, questions, and experiences...

This interactive, hands-on session invites instructors to explore and experiment with generative AI tools in a supportive, low-stakes environment. Through guided activities and demonstrations, participants will critically and creatively examine how generative AI can be used to develop lecture content, design active learning experiences, and support both teaching and student learning. The session will include opportunities for discussion and sharing, helping participants build confidence and curiosity in integrating AI into their own teaching practices. No prior experience with AI...