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The University of Waterloo’s Teaching Innovation Incubator (TII) — which has been advancing accessibility in teaching and learning since 2022 — is pleased to highlight and invite you to two timely virtual events on December 2nd and 3rd, 2025, for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). These sessions invite our community to learn, reflect, and participate in meaningful conversations that support more inclusive educational experiences.

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A news update about the reasons for discontinuation of Performance+ at the University of Waterloo following a pilot focused on addressing student analytics data, supported by the Teaching Innovation Incubator.

A news update about the reasons for discontinuation of Creator+ at the University of Waterloo following a pilot focused on addressing student engagement, supported by the Teaching Innovation Incubator.

Learn about the incredible posters showcased at the Wicked Problem of Accessibility symposium.

Temporary site license permits access to iClicker at no cost to students until Auguest 2026.

Waterloo faculty are invited to register for the July Integrated Accessibility Retreat, co-facilitated by staff at the Centre for Teaching Excellence and Centre for Extended Learning.

After spending the Winter 2025 term developing a Large Language Model (LLM), Computer Science Master's student Prashanth Arun has completed his first iteration of the AI-companion Chrysalis! Check out the video demo and background information to learn more.

News item about the School of Pharmacy's write-up about the AI Meets EDI: Virtual Simulations for Culturally Safe Indigenous Healthcare Incubator Project.

Announcing the launch of the Wicked Problems of Accessibility course for the Spring 2025 term!

This tool, which utilizes AI to provide personalized career pathways and skill development plans, will streamline the job application process for students seeking employment and career advancement opportunities!

To learn more about this tool (including demo and testing opportunities), connect with Tonya Elliott and/or Judene Pretti

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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025: Join Us For Two Virtual Events

Performance+ pilot concludes in the Incubator; focus shifts to a campus-wide learning analytics strategy

Creator+ pilot concludes in the Incubator; next steps for interactive content in LEARN

The Wicked Problem of Accessibility Symposium

Temporary site licence permits access to iClicker at no cost to students until August 2026

Attend the Integrated Accessibility Retreat (facilitated by CTE and CEL)

Project Update - Learning by Teaching a Large Language Model

School of Pharmacy spotlights AI Meets EDI Incubator Project

The Wicked Problem of Accessibility Course Launches

Project Update - Leveraging Work-Integrated Learning through 1Mentor Tool