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.
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.
U of T’s Academic Toolbox
Explore supported technologies for teaching and learning, including Microsoft 365, Quercus (Canvas), and other teaching and learning tools.
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.
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.
Cogniti Drop-In
Get hands-on support with Cogniti, from setting up your AI agent to refining prompts, adjusting guardrails, and troubleshooting student interactions.
GenAI Reading Group
Join this month’s GenAI Reading Group to explore student perspectives on the use and usefulness of generative AI in higher education.
UDL in Practice with Nathalie Moon
Explore how UDL can help design flexible assessment methods that reduce barriers while supporting student decision-making, progress monitoring, and preparation.
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.