Live from the LTC: Conversations from TMU's 2026 Learning and Teaching Conference

Chelsea and Curtis return to the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Learning and Teaching Conference to speak with faculty, contract lecturers, and staff attending this annual event. Attendees share their thoughts on the conference, collaboration, and building trust in the classroom. Many thanks to James Loney, Ashley Hannah, and James Maclean from TMU Libraries’ Digital Media Experience (DME) Lab for providing equipment and support for this recording, and Greg Burkell who assisted with audio editing.

Photo credits: Nick Duarte and Raymond Tran

Featuring:

Sean Kheraj, Vice Provost, Academic

Lorena Escandon, Graduate Program Director, the Creative School

Meera Govindasamy, Academic Engagement Specialist, Student Life and Learning Support

Denise McLane-Davison, Graduate Program Director, School of Social Work

Gabriela Robinson, Bachelor of Social Work Candidate & Angelina LoBianco, Bachelor of Social Work Student

John Edward Stowe, Chinese Language Coordinator, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Annabelle De Jesus, Mentoring Facilitator, Tri-Mentoring Program

John Barnes, Lecturer, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Alex Sein, MDM, Faculty of Media, Creative Arts & Design