2026 Master of Teaching Research Conference
OISE, University of Toronto
252 Bloor Street West, G-162 (Auditorium)
Toronto ON M5S 1V6
Canada
The 2026 Master of Teaching Research Conference (MTRC) will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at OISE, University of Toronto. This annual event remains a cornerstone of the Master of Teaching (MT) program, providing a vibrant platform for research dissemination, professional growth, and academic engagement for our future teacher candidates and the wider MT community.
The conference will begin with a Welcome Address from OISE and CTL leadership, followed by a Keynote Address by Athena Tassis, MT alum and current PhD candidate at OISE, whose research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, and Instructional Design.
The program will feature Year 2 students presenting their research papers in morning and afternoon sessions, while Year 1 students will participate in the 3-Minute Research Competition, highlighting their emerging inquiries. The day will conclude with a Closing Ceremony and Reception for Year 2 students in the OISE Library.
The MTRC is open to all students in the Master of Teaching program and the MT community, continuing our tradition of supporting and celebrating the research contributions of our teacher candidates.
About the Speakers
Athena Tassis, Keynote Speaker
Athena Tassis is an MT alum and PhD candidate in Curriculum and Pedagogy (Digital Technologies) at OISE, University of Toronto, and holds a Master of Education from Harvard University. Her research focuses on AI in education—particularly AI literacy, human–AI collaboration, and ethical use—drawing on experience as an educator and instructional designer across public and private sectors.
Dr. Andrew B. Campbell, 3MT Emcee
Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (Dr. ABC) is an Assistant Professor in Leadership for Racial Justice in Teacher Education in the MT program at OISE, University of Toronto, and serves as Coordinator of the Black Future Educators’ Program (BFEP) and Director of the Centre for Black Studies in Education. An award-winning educator whose work centers equity, belonging, and affirming Blackness, he is an Educator, Advocate, Speaker, Coach, Storyteller, and Author.
