Below are the Fall 2024 teaching development workshops and short courses offered as to USask educators. Graduate students and USask staff are generally welcome to participate in sessions where the topic is relevant to their work. 

Session types
WK - Workshop: A single session; active learning discussion
SC - Short Course: Multiple sessions/dates; deeper conversations and subject learning

October

• Oct 04: Using Open Educational Practices to increase learner engagement while meeting priorities WK
• Oct 09: Building relationships: EDI in the classroom WK
• Oct 17: Getting started with AI: Microsoft Copilot WK
• Oct 29: Using Open Educational Practices to increase learner engagement while meeting priorities (repeat) WK

November

• Nov 04: Essentials of Universal Design for Learning WK
• Nov 05, 07, 12: Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation: IDR short course SC
• Nov 12: Designing activities that use GenAI to engage learners WK
• Nov 12: Helping students use USask approved AI tools effectively WK
• Nov 13: Your intellectual property and AI tools WK
• Nov 13: Designing activities that use GenAI to engage learners WK
• Nov 15: Clarifying academic integrity expectations in a GenAI context WK
• Nov 15: Your intellectual property and AI tools WK
• Nov 21: Getting started with AI: Microsoft Copilot WK
• Nov 21: Clarifying academic integrity expectations in a GenAI context WK
• Nov 22: Getting started with AI: Microsoft Copilot WK
• Nov 25: Which strategies work for blended learning? WK
• Nov 26: Redesigning my assignment using Generative AI WK
• Nov 27: Planning out your academic integrity messages for Term 2 WK
• Nov 28: SLATE: Learning analytics short course SC
• Nov 29: Tired of disengaged learners: Bringing in partner organizations into the classroom WK

December

• Dec 09: Connecting with land through the curriculum - Indigenization and Sustainability WK
• Dec 10: Designing online quizzes and exams to be authentic and secure WK
• Dec 10: Helping students use USask approved AI tools effectively WK 
• Dec 10: Teaching Skills Short Course (TSSC) SC

The 4 Seasons of Reconciliation: This course is comprised of online modules, and are a direct response to the Calls to Action by the TRC, and it teaches learners about the experiences of Indigenous Peoples living in Canada. Offered in collaboration from the University Library and the GMCTL, this course will help each person to better understand the reasons for reconciliation and the ways in which Canada should move forward to achieve the calls to action. These modules are a great addition to any university course. Connect with us to learn more.