Welcome to CTSI
The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) supports and facilitates teaching and learning at the University of Toronto by connecting educators, sharing evidence-informed practices, and promoting thoughtful uses of technology.
Serving all U of T campuses and divisions, CTSI partners with instructors, staff, and teaching assistants to enhance inclusive, reflective, and scholarly teaching practice.
Highlights
Featured programs and resources to support your teaching.
Tune into Teaching Series
Prepare for the upcoming academic year with practical sessions on Quercus, syllabus design, teaching teams, assessment, accessibility, and GenAI.
Support for Your Teaching
Connect with CTSI for one-on-one support on course design, assessment, teaching dossiers, and educational technologies like Quercus. Our consultations are tailored to your context and teaching goals.
Teaching and Generative AI
Explore principles and strategies for integrating generative AI into your teaching. This resource offers guidance, examples, and considerations for course design.
Events
Stay connected by signing up for our newsletter. Each week, we share events, workshops, and other updates.
Generative AI and the Library in Teaching and Learning
Explore U of T Libraries resources for teaching with generative AI, including AI literacy, research tools, copyright, and privacy.
Navigating the Nuances of Copyright and Generative AI
Explore key copyright and licensing considerations for using content with GenAI tools, including effective practices and available library resources.
Cogniti Onboarding
Learn how to set up a course-specific AI tutor in Quercus using Cogniti, from defining its role and guardrails to creating a working draft for student use.
Customizing Cogniti
Explore advanced strategies for customizing Cogniti tutors to support different learning goals, course contexts, and student interactions.
Are you a Teaching Assistant at U of T?
The Teaching Assistants’ Training Program (TATP) offers foundational training, workshops, and resources to help you build confidence and skills in your teaching role.