Overview of the event The Library Teaching and Learning Committee (LTLC) held their annual PD Day on January 12, 2018. Jessie Richards, Curriculum Developer with the Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, was the guest speaker and presented on Course Design and Curriculum Renewal. The half-day event also had a librarian panel, with … Read More

Susanne Tabur shared this interesting article from University Affairs “…A rising number of universities are adopting student learning outcomes as a means of ensuring degree quality, as well as helping students transition between institutions within Canada and abroad. It is not an entirely new concept — learning outcomes and competencies are common in professional programs … Read More

Over 50 librarians from across all libraries at the U of T devoted a full day to discussing and learning about library assessment and library value, with the help of University of Syracuse iSchool professor Megan Oakleaf. What a great day. Not only did Megan share much evidence-based information on teaching and learning assessment, but … Read More

Do you begin your library instruction by creating a few key learning objectives? Most instructors find that they are able to focus more easily on instruction activities with clear learning goals. Even for a one-off library instruction session, learning objectives can help you focus your attention on what students really need to know. If you’re … Read More