Winter Meeting 2025

DATE: Thursday February 20

LOCATION: University of Toronto

• 130 St George St., Robarts Library

• 4th Floor (Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation)

• Google Map Location http://bit.ly/1TeWEq4

Both in person and virtual attendance options are available! Access via MSTeams will be available for those who are not able to attend in person. Please register to receive an event link and password to access online sessions noted as "virtual" below.

Registration for in-person attendance by Feb 12, 2025 is appreciated to allow for on site planning.

Please complete Registration Form.

Agenda

DRAFT

9:00 – 9:30 am - Refreshments - Meet and Greet

9:30 – 10:00 am - Welcome and Introductory Comments on Building Digital Trust - Donna Kidwell - Acting CIO, University of Toronto CIO [MS Teams Virtual Session]

10:00 - 11:15 am - Round Table Updates - lightning round feature updates from institutions [MS Teams Virtual Session]

11:15 – 12:00 pm - From Data to Insights: Advancing Our Learning Analytics Strategy - Alan da Silviera Fleck and Laurie Harrison, University of Toronto

12:00 – 1:00 pm - Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 pm - Update from eCampusOntario on new initiatives and funding programs - [MS Teams Virtual Session]

1:30 - 2:00 pm - COU- Accessibility working group updates - TBC

2:00 - 3:00 pm - Cracker Barrel - TBC

3:00 - 4:00 pm - Artificial intelligence virtual tutor initiatives at UofT: Where pedagogy meets infrastructure - Jordan Holmes, Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning & Technology, Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies, Information Technology Services [MS Teams Virtual Session]

4:00 - 4:30 pm - Plans for future meetings and close

Social event to follow.

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Refreshments and lunch will be provided through funding received from eCampusOntario.

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Paid parking is available at the 107 St. George St. Parking Garage. If travelling by subway, exit at St. George station and walk a block south on St. George to Robarts Library.

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If you are planning to attend in person some options would be:

• Madison Manor Boutique Hotel - 20 Madison Avenue – Starting at $129. + tax if you ask for UofT OUCeL discount - located next to a pub (!) in a series of Victorian mansions 10 minutes walk to the meeting venue.
• Chelsea Hotel – 33 Gerrard St. W. – Starting at $189 + tax with more facilities, 25 minute walk
• Kimpton St. George - 280 Bloor Street W. – Starting at $287. + tax but just 5 minutes away and adjacent to St. George subway