Who we are at a glance
The DeGroote School of Business provides teaching and development support through the Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) team.
TLS is a team of designers, educators, creators, and scholars committed to supporting the teaching and learning needs of faculty and staff at the DeGroote School of Business. The team approaches work and problem-solving holistically—with curiosity and experimentation—rather than relying on prescriptive methods.
TLS collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and students to develop meaningful and personalized learning experiences that resonate with DeGroote’s teaching community. With a deep understanding of the value of connection in education, the team designs experiences that reflect the unique needs and interests of individual learners.
Through close partnership, TLS strives to create transformative learning opportunities that empower and inspire today’s diverse learners.
To learn more or consult with the team, visit the about TLS page.
TLS supports the development of course materials, media production, and learning experiences across the DeGroote School of Business. We offer expertise in:
- Course and program design, curriculum development, and constructive alignment
- Assessment and feedback loops (including rubric design)
- Learner Journey Mapping
- Learning Experience Design (LXD) and Refinements
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Presentation design, workshop facilitation, and classroom management
- Includes active learning, flipped classrooms, and virtual/in-person modalities
- Instructional media (e.g., videos, podcasts, infographics) resources
- Educational technologies (both fit and implementation)
- Front-end Avenue course design & integrating interactive media elements
We can support you through:
- Consultation with individuals, teaching teams, and program leadership
- Custom workshop development and facilitation
- Teaching audits/refinements
- Learning experience mapping
- Resource and template creation
- Media production for learning assets
- Co-design, co-creation, and design thinking methods
- Decolonial pedagogies; Critical Race Theory (CRT); and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEI-AR) frameworks
- Professional development for faculty, TAs, and staff
- Educational technology support
TLS is committed to creating and delivering effective and engaging learning experiences for all students. We support our students by collaborating with faculty and staff to create engaging and meaningful learning environments that positively impact them. We give voice to students in their learning by facilitating feedback discussions with them to gain insights and recommendations to inform decisions made by course instructors and program leadership.
TLS also regularly employs Student Partners and work-study students to learn from their perspectives. These mutually beneficial opportunities allow students to learn more about educational design, scholarship of teaching and learning, and cutting-edge innovations in higher education.
- TLS collaborates with faculty and staff in designing and delivering innovative courses, programs, and learning experiences that are contemporary, global in nature, and in line with the evolving needs of business and society.
- We spearhead the development of new and existing interdisciplinary courses. TLS supports instructors in applying evidence-based best practices to teaching.
- When developing new programs, TLS is a trusted partner in aligning desired learning outcomes, defining assessment practices, and mapping the student experience to effectively deliver business knowledge and skills.
- TLS develops resources to support the evolving needs of the teaching and learning community at DeGroote.
From insight to impact at DeGroote
Consult
The TLS team facilitates working sessions to assess current learning experience needs. In collaboration with educators, the team identifies areas for improvement or redesign and explores potential solutions to enhance the overall educational experience.
Design & Develop
TLS recognizes that learners have diverse needs and experiences, which require differentiated learning approaches. Through creative problem-solving and discovery sessions, the team designs the learning journey and co-develops the necessary materials and touchpoints to foster engagement, interaction, and enduring learning outcomes.
Implement
TLS follows a cyclical, agile, and co-creative process. The team collaborates closely with educators throughout the design and development stages, gathering feedback, expert insights, and real-world experiences while identifying both opportunities and constraints. With each iteration, the learning experience is refined based on educator input, subject matter expertise, and teaching practice.
TLS published works
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Business Education
Created by TLS, this resource serves as a comprehensive guide for business educators, staff, and students on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to transform the delivery and experience of business education. This interactive e-book combines foundational knowledge with practical applications of AI in business education and is funded by the Government of Ontario.
Applying Digital Experience Design to Teaching and Learning Environments
After over a year of curation by TLS, supported by eCampus Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (VLS), this resource is now ready. The book is filled with content, resources, and activities covering topics such as “Structuring Content for Online Learning,” “Learning Journey Maps,” “Using Technology to Enhance Your Content,” and so much more.
Book a consultation
Get assistance on your journey to creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences now. Book a consultation to see how the TLS team can help.