The ULearning Podcast with Elizabeth Shaha

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of ULearning! Today, we're joined by Professor Diane Horton and Dr. Milena Pandy, the Computer Science Learning Strategist, to talk about the University of Toronto's Computer Science program. Whether you're a current Computer Science student or thinking about pursuing the program in the future, this episode is for you. In this episode, we'll explore what engaged learning looks like in Computer Science...

Welcome to the finale of Season 2 of the ULearning podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Mikayla Redden, one of the incredible librarians at New College's DG Ivey Library, to explore the foundations of academic research. Mikayla discusses what makes a strong research question, how to engage with sources effectively, and the role of critical thinking in the research process. Whether you're just getting started or looking to stre...

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of ULearning! We are joined by Professor Robert Gazzale. Professor Gazzale joins as the Principal of New College. He is also a Teaching Stream Professor Department of Economics. In addition to frequently teaching the department’s primary intro course, ECO101, he previously served as its Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies. Whether you're thinking about pursuing Economics...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of ULearning! We are joined by Kelci Archibald, Lead Coordinator, Career Education at Career Exploration and Education (CxED). Careers aren't linear, and neither is learning. Join us as we unpack how to navigate your career journey, make informed decisions about your future, and embrace uncertainty. And yes, we'll dive into the growing impact of AI on career exploration and career success.

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of ULearning! We are joined by Elicia Giannone, Project Manager of U of T Wayfinder, who leads the development of Navi. Navi is a virtual chatbot created to support students at U of T (tri-campus). You will learn how Navi can help you navigate U of T resources in ways that are practical, relevant, and distinct from tools like ChatGPT. This episode is especially helpful for incoming students, current s...

Welcome to Episode 6 of ULearning! We’re joined by John Hannah, Director of the Centre for Learning Strategy Support, to explore the evolution of learning strategy work at U of T. In this episode, John shares stories from his career, reflects on the growth of the field, and offers insights into how learning support continues to shape student success in an ever-changing academic landscape.

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Welcome to Episode 5 of ULearning! We are joined by Paige Schneider, a fresh U of T graduate from the Class of 2025, to talk all things university learning. Paige shares her experience of discovering learning strategy support, the go-to strategies that fueled her success, and what it’s really like to navigate the U of T landscape. Her insights as a recent student are packed with tips and inspiration to help you make the most ...

Welcome to Episode 4 of ULearning! In this episode, we’re joined by Ayeshika Wicks to unpack the often daunting topic of academic integrity. We explore what academic misconduct really means and how meaningful learning can still happen, even in the midst of challenging and uncertain experiences. If you’re wondering whether AI use is “allowed” in university learning, or want to better understand the risks and ...

Welcome to Episode 3 of ULearning! We are joined by Professor Robert Gazale to talk about the challenges students face when reaching out to professors and how to bounce back after midterms. We want to demystify common assumptions and help students feel more confident in taking charge of their university learning experience. Professors are human too—and with a bit of confidence and preparation, you may find that reaching out c...

Welcome to Episode 1 of ULearning! University learning is hard, and at the University of Toronto, the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) wants to help you get more resourced as you embark on this exciting chapter of your learning journey.  In this episode, your host, Elizabeth Shaha, introduces CLSS and what learning supports can be helpful as students navigate the university landscape.

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