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: Attending to relationships in the virtual environment
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. Click here to be added to our Listserv.
Academic Year 2021- 2022
Broaden Your International Impact Through the Globally Networking Learning (GNL) Experience, Blog 202, April 25, 2022.
Breaking Apart the Research Essay: Scaffolding for Skill Development in the Humanities, Blog 201, April 11, 2022.
How Learning Happens: Direct Instruction, Blog 200, March 18, 2022, by Nidhi Sachdeva
Pedagogy that Aids Transition: A Roundtable Conversation, Blog 199, March 11, 2022, with Alexis Blair-Hamilton, Yasaman Delaviz, and Lynda van Dreumel; hosted by Brian Nairn
How Learning Happens: Role of Prior Knowledge, Blog 198, March 4, 2022, by Nidhi Sachdeva
Reflecting on Your Practice, Blog 197, February 25, 2022, by The Teaching Commons
How Learning Happens: Dual Coding Theory, Blog 196, February 18, 2022, by Nidhi Sachdeva
How Learning Happens: Depth of Processing Information, Blog 195, February 11, 2022, by Nidhi Sachdeva
How Learning Happens: Cognitive Load and Problem Solving, Blog 194, February 4, 2022, by Nidhi Sachdeva
Teaching in Focus Conference – Celebrating 10-ish Years, Blog 193, January 28, 2022, by Brian Nairn
Building Flexibility with Face-to-Face Teaching, Blog 192, January 21, 2022, by Brian Nairn
Getting Ready for In-Person Teaching and Learning, Blog 191, January 14, 2022, by Ameera Ali, Natalie Neill, and Robin Sutherland-Harris
Teaching and Learning Research in Action, Blog 190, December 3, 2021, an interview with Dr. Alice Kim
LinkedIn Learning at YorkU, Blog 189, November 26, 2021, by Brian Nairn
Making Small Changes To My Course - Part 2: H5P Interactions, Blog 188, November 19, 2021, by Natasha May
Experimenting with Ungrading, Blog 187, November 12, 2021, by Valérie Florentin
Conducting Remote Research Interviews to Explore Student Learning, Blog 186, November 5, 2021, by Ameera Ali
Encourage Your Students to Apply to the Upcoming Experiential Education Symposium, Blog 185, October 29, 2021, by Lisa Endersby & Sophie Bury
Making Small Changes To My Course - Part 1: An Alternative Assessment, Blog 184, October 22, 2021, by Natasha May
20+ Tools for TAs Teaching Virtually, Blog 183, October 15, 2021, by Maria Romios
Globally Networked Learning Experiences (GNLE) Expands Student Engagement, Blog 182, October 8, 2021, by James C. Simeon
Assistive Technology Information Guide, Blog 181, October 1, 2021, by Raymond Peart & Rob Racanelli
A Database of eLearning Examples, Blog 180, September 24, 2021, by Robin Sutherland-Harris
Welcome Back from the Teaching Commons, Blog 179, September 17, 2021, by the Teaching Commons
Academic years 2015-2021
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!