Find out what is happening in teaching at York by reading our weekly blog, with contributions by the York community. Also, discover what is happening at the Teaching Commons in our monthly newsletters for faculty and graduate students.
Teaching and learning blog
Each week from September to May we publish a blog by and for the York teaching community. Formats include: written, video, audio, and visual.
Contact Geneviève Maheux-Pelletier if you would like to contribute in any format.
View the latest blog: From Obstacle to Opportunity: Reinventing Assignments in the Age of Generative AI by Tyler Totten
Older blog posts are available below.
Faculty newsletter
This newsletter is emailed to everyone on our faculty Listserv at the beginning of each month. If you are not receiving our newsletter and want a monthly update, subscribe to the Teaching Commons newsletter by clicking here.
Graduate students newsletter
For the latest news, events, workshops, resources, and support related to teaching for graduate students and TAs, read this monthly newsletter. This newsletter is emailed to our graduate student Listserv at the beginning of every month. Complete a form to be added to our Listserv.
Academic Year 2023-2024
From Obstacle to Opportunity: Reinventing Assignments in the Age of Generative AI by Tyler Totten
A New Season in the Teaching Commons by Geneviève Maheux-Pelletier
Academic Year 2022 - 2023
TiF Reads: Three Books to Inspire
Reading for Teaching: A Year with Joshua Elyer’s How Human Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching by Scott McLaren and Lisa Endersby
Showcasing Experiential Education & Work Integrated Learning at York: Discussing the 2023 EE Symposium & Faculty Celebration events
Meet the TC Team: Interview with Educational Developer Shani Kipang with Geneviève Maheux-Pelletier
Intentionally Including Student Perspectives in Teaching and Learning by Teaching Commons' Students as Partners
Meet the TC Team: Interview with Educational Developer Natasha May with Katharina Pabst
Fostering a Culture of Care During (and After) Ramadan by Ameera Ali
Award Winners Roundtable—Reflections from Teaching Award Recipients by Matthew Dunleavy
Alternative Assessment in NATS1516: Water Pollution by Stephanie Domenikos
Alternative Assessments in NATS1515: Atmospheric Pollution by Stephanie Domenikos
What is "Engaged Teaching"? by Geneviève Maheux-Pelletier
Meet the TC Team: Interview with Instructional Designer Robert Winkler by Katharina Pabst
The 9th International Conference on Educational Innovation (CIIE) 2023: Mapping the Contours of the Future of Education by James C. Simeon
Global Learning: The Future of Higher Education? by James C. Simeon
Bridging The Gap?: “Students as Partners” at York by Terry, Zainab, Corina, and Lauren
Meet the TC Team: Interview with Matthew Dunleavy, Lisa Endersby, and Lianne Fisher, Educational Developers by Katharina Pabst
Are you hoping to try something new in your classroom? Check out these three new handout series from the Teaching Commons by Katharina Pabst, Andrew Molas, and Robert Winkler
Faculty of Science launches new teaching and learning website by Ashley Nahornick
Take-ways from the Reading for Teaching Program by Lisa Endersby and Scott McLaren
Why I started ungrading and how you can, too! by Morgan Anderson
Meet the TC Team: Interview with Postdoctoral Visitor Dr. Andrew Molas by Katharina Pabst
Meet the TC Team: Interview with Educational Developer Dr. Yelin Su by Katharina Pabst
Fifty Shades of Ungrading by Valérie Florentin
Curious about Open Educational Practices? Learn More with the Libraries' Infographic, Guide, & Mini-Course by Stephanie Quail
Lessons in Course Design to Help with Issues of Academic Integrity by Ashley Nahornick
Student Project Assignments Just Got More Accessible! by Carolyn Steele
Incorporating elements of online teaching within a "flipped classroom" format by Matthew Leisinger
Pedagogy that Aids Transition for Higher-Ed Students (Part 2) by Yasaman Delaviz, Kathleen Fortune, Azeezah Jafry, Brian Nairn, Karin Page-Cutrara, Nicolette Richardson, and Lynda van Dreumel
Implementing Formative Feedback: Strategies for Addressing Time Management Strategies by Breanna Simpson and Vanessa Evans
Switching from Summative to Formative Feedback: Conceptual Challenges by Vanessa Evans and Breanna Simpson
Working with Formative Feedback: Setting Up Formative Feedback Guidelines by Agnes Whitfield
The Unfamiliarity of the Familiar by Geneviève Maheux-Pelletier
Interactive Syllabus by Shirley Roburn
Academic years 2015-2022
October 2023: Welcome from the Teaching Commons Tutors
September 2023: Welcome or Welcome Back to the Teaching Commons
August 2023: Preparations are under way for the New Academic Year!
July 2023: Summer is Here!
June 2023: It feels like Summer is here!
May 2023: Join us Virtually for the STAY Symposium
April 2023: Graduate Student Newsletter
March 2023: Care During Marking and Grading Season
February 2023: Introducing the Senior Teaching Assistants
January 2023: New Course and Workshops
December 2022: How Do You Know Teaching Happens?
November 2022: New Workshops for Teaching
October 2022: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 2022: (re)Introducing the Teaching Commons
August 2022: Summer to Fall Transition
July 2022: Congratulations 2022 President’s University-Wide Teaching Award Recipients
June 2022: Summer!
May 2022: Teaching and Learning Events
April 2022: Supporting Teaching At York (STAY) Symposium
March 2022: Supporting Teaching At York (STAY) Symposium
February 2022: Senior Teaching Assistants' Events
January 2022: Resources for Remote/Online Teaching to Start the New Year
December 2021: End of Term Reflections in Preparation for Winter
November 2021: Experiential Education (EE) Symposium
October 2021: Truth and Reconciliation
September 2021: (re)Introducing the Teaching Commons
August 2021: Planning your Professional Development for 2021-2022
July 2021: Supporting Student Engagement
June 2021: A Summer of Play and Care
May 2021: The month of teaching and learning events
April 2021: Supports for the end of another year
March 2021: STAY Connected
February 2021: Introducing our New Website
January 2021: New Beginnings
December 2020: Looking forward to a winter break?
November 2020: Checking-in: How are you?
October 2020: Checking-in: The Importance of Feedback
September 2020: (re)Introducing the Teaching Commons
July-August 2020: We hope you are safe and healthy
March 2020: Rumor has it, spring is around the corner
February 2020: With love every day of the year, not just on Valentine’s Day
January 2020: Back to School is in the Air
November-December 2019: It’s that Wonderful Time of the Year: Teaching Commons Newsletter!
October 2019: Pumpkin Spice & Teaching Commons, the Flavours of October
September 2019: Welcome to a New Academic Year at the Teaching Commons
July / August 2019: Hello Sunshine
June 2019: Notice
May 2019: Supporting Teaching at York (STAY) Symposium
April 2019: Pause Before Looking Ahead
March 2019: Staying Healthy
February 2019: Introducing our Senior Teaching Assistants
January 2019: Welcoming a New Calendar Year and a Fresh Start
November / December 2018: Workshops in November and December
October 2018: Falling Into A Spooktacular Semester!
September 2018: Establish or Renew Your Membership with the Teaching Commons
August 2018: We Are Here for You
March 2018: Reflecting on My Time as a Teaching Commons Tutor
February 2018: Our Senior Teaching Assistant Family
January 2018: Happy New Year!!
November/December 2017: Winter is Almost Here!
October 2017: Fall Term in Full Swing!
September 2017: Welcome (back) to York University and the Teaching Commons!
Summer 2017: Summer is Beckoning!
May 2017: May – Teaching and Learning Month at York
April 2017: Lessons Inspired from the Classroom
March 2017: It’s not luck but it’s worth celebrating
February 2017: Who is Reading Week Really For?
January 2017: Welcoming 2017
November/December 2016: A Chill in the Air
October 2016: Thankful for Teaching
September 2016: Jumping Into Something New!
Summer 2016: Welcome Summer and a Chance to Recharge
May 2016: Celebrating Teaching & Learning
April 2016: Spring, STAY!
March 2016: March Madness is Here
February 2016: Spend Time with your Teaching Commons Family
January 2016 (PDF): Ringing in 2016!
November and December 2015: Recognizing and Honouring Graduate Students
October 2015: Falling into Familiar Routines?
September 2015: Welcome to the Teaching Commons
July and August 2015: Welcome Back Summer!
June 2015: Recognizing Graduate Contributions at York
May 2015: Celebrating Teaching and Learning at York
April 2015: Putting Winter Behind us and Welcoming Spring
March 2015: Professional Development
February 2015: Share your Love of Teaching with the Community
January 2015: 2015 – A Fresh Start!
December 2014: Please Help Us Help You!
November 2014: Taking the Initiative!
October 2014: A Spooktacular Start to the Semester
September 2014: Welcome to the Teaching Commons!!
August 2014: Gearing up for the Fall
July 2014: Summer in the City
June 2014: It is Heating Up, Both Outside and In.
May 2014: Celebrating TA Achievements at the Teaching Commons.
April 2014: Renew your Connection with Us.
March 2014: Develop and Share Skills of Teaching.
February 2014: Share the Love of Teaching and Learning.
January 2014: Welcome 2014!!
November_December 2013: Inspired Teaching.
October 2013: Are you beginning to ‘Fall’ behind? We have the perfect remedy!
September 2013: Welcome Back! Getting Ready for Fall Term.
September 2019: Happy Academic New Year
July/August 2019: Summer Edition
April 2019: Spring Has (Almost) Sprung!
March 2019: March Mayhem
January 2019: Happy New Year!