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This Summer the CELT will be pausing our Teachnet Monthly Mailer to focus on updating our various outreach & engagement tools. You can expect the occasional message to Teachnet subscribers regarding important dates and programming offerings, as well as a special Back to School edition mid-August, 2026. The Teachnet Monthly Mailers will resume in September 2026. |
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Thanks for joining us for the 2026 Learning & Teaching Conference. We had an amazing two days of presentations, discussions and community engagement celebrating learning and teaching at TMU.
Make sure to visit the conference webpage to review presentation slide decks, event photos, and the latest Podagogies episode recorded at the conference.
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Brave Conversations in SoTL: Professor Alyssa Counsell (CELT Teaching Fellow) |
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Students as Partners GenAI Program |
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Deadline: June 8, 2026, 4 p.m. EST
This is a reminder to apply for the Students as Partners in Generative Artificial Intelligence (SaP-GenAI) program. The program provides small, term-based grants to support student-instructor partnerships in which one instructor and one undergraduate student partner co-design and co-create digital learning innovations that engage with GenAI in ethical and pedagogically meaningful ways. To support applicants, an AI-based SaP-GenAI Grant Guide is available to help explore project ideas and run a proposal readiness check.
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| Learn more, watch the Info Session recording and submit your application |
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Thank You & Congratulations |
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3MNTF Seminar: Professor W. Stephen McNeil (UBC Okanagan) |
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A big thank you to 3MNTF Professor W. Stephen McNeil for his insightful seminar, hosted in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.
Professor McNeil shared his approach to reshaping first-year chemistry, framed around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including real-world issues and local Indigenous knowledge. Professor McNeil's SoTL research suggests a myriad of affective and cognitive benefits for students in this transformed curriculum. Thank you for an insightful visit and session!
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Teaching Fellows Francis Duah and Terri Peters presented at the 5th Annual FEAS Teaching Seminar |
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Congratulations to Teaching Fellows Francis Duah (FoS) and Terri Peters (FEAS) for presenting their research at the FEAS Annual Teaching Seminar. Professor Duah shared his work on jigsaw puzzles for teaching math through an interactive workshop, and Professor Peters shared her work on active learning spaces across Canada. |
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Project, Tools & Resources |
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New Podcast Episodes from Podagogies & DocTalks |
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In this episode of Podagogies, we speak with mathematician, educator, and 3M National Teaching Fellow Anna Stokke about what cognitive science can teach us about learning. We explore retrieval practice, “desirable difficulties,” phones and laptops in the classroom, and the growing impact of Generative AI on math education.
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At TMU's medical school, every student gets a coach, but what exactly does that relationship look like? In this episode of DocTalks, Dr. Jill Bailey joins Heather and Curtis to talk about coaching and its benefits for both the coach and the coachee, throughout a physician's career.
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Congratulations to our latest cohort of Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS) supervisors for completing the Solution-Focused Graduate Supervision (SFGS) course, facilitated by Dr. Yukari Seko (2022 Teaching Fellow) and Dr. Miljana Horvat. Through peer learning and Live-Actor Simulation, participants developed, practiced, and discussed how solution-focused techniques can enhance supervisory skills and partnerships with students. |
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The Teaching Development and Digital Learning team invites you to check out the most recent posts on their blog, The Learning Curve, which provides a forum for practical and reflective conversations on learning and teaching in higher education.
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June is Mzawe Kiing Anishinaabek Giizis / National Indigenous Peoples Month |
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June is Mzawe Kiing Anishinaabek Giizis / National Indigenous Peoples Month at Toronto Metropolitan University — a time to honour and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
Throughout the month of June, TMU is proud to host events, gatherings, and learning opportunities that invite our community to engage in celebration, reflection, and relationship-building.
Below are some events happening across TMU celebrating Mzawe Kiing Anishinaabek Giizis / National Indigenous Peoples Month in the first week of June. |
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Indigenous Arts & Crafts Market |
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Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 12–2 p.m.
Location: SLC Ampitheatre |
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Join us at Toronto Metropolitan University as we kick off Mzawe Kiing Anishinaabek Giizis (National Indigenous Peoples Month) with a vibrant Indigenous Arts & Craft Market celebrating the creativity, culture, and entrepreneurship of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and makers
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Indigenous Arts Tour
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Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 12–2 p.m.
Location: 40 Gould Street |
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Enjoy a leisurely and informative stroll and learn about TMU’s Indigenous placemaking initiatives on campus! All tour guides and participants will gather at 1:30 p.m. at 40 Gould Street (Across from Balzac’s) and then walk to the tour starting point for your respective routes.
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Indigenous Healing Garden Planting Day |
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Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m–12 p.m.
Location: TRSM, 7th floor |
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The event aims to provide a calm, grounding experience that integrates Indigenous knowledge around the use of plants to promote personal health and wellness while also contributing to a shared living space.
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Join Positive Space for our Pride Kick-off and Social Mixer. We're excited to partner again with the Urban Farm on the roof of the DCC Building, which houses the Indigenous Foodways and Black Food Sovereignty programs.
Along with some brief remarks, all 2SLGBTQ+ and allied faculty and staff, as well as all 2SLGBTQ+ students, are encouraged to join us for food, music and mingling.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided thanks to the generous support of the OVPECI office. The roof of the DCC is covered, so even if it rains, we can gather. |
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Black Excellence Graduation Celebration |
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Calling all Black graduating students! Join us at the seventh annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration, where we honour Black graduating students who have reached an important milestone in their academic journey.
This year’s theme, "Emergence: The Vibrancy of Our Histories, Presents and Futures," celebrates the determination, hard work and perseverance that have led graduates to this moment while looking ahead to the futures they are shaping.
Let’s come together over delicious food, live music and a supportive community to recognize achievement, foster connection, and celebrate the power and diversity of Black excellence at TMU. |
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New to SoTL? Interested in having a regular space to discuss SoTL literature and connect with other folks at TMU interested in SoTL?
Join us for our SoTL Journal Club on June 26, 2026! We'll be meeting on a monthly basis and you're welcome to drop-in/out however works best for you. |
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