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.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Faculty Mentoring for Teaching
Build confidence in your teaching through a reciprocal peer partnership, with structured workshops, peer observation, and support from CTSI. Applications due October 14, 2026.
Educational Technology
Explore supported technologies for teaching and learning, including Microsoft 365, Quercus (Canvas), and other teaching and learning tools.
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.
Events
Stay connected by signing up for our newsletter. Each week, we share events, workshops, and other updates.
Pedagogies of Care in Trying Times
Discuss pedagogies of care and practical strategies for supporting students navigating difficult conversations and challenging social contexts.
Managing Your Teaching Team in a Unionized Environment
Learn practical strategies for managing and supporting TAs within U of T’s unionized environment, from workload and communication to professional growth and team culture.
Cogniti Drop-In
Get hands-on support with Cogniti, from setting up your AI agent to refining prompts, adjusting guardrails, and troubleshooting student interactions.
UDL Conversation with Lauren Brown
Learn how the Supporting Our Students’ Mental Health resource and Mental Health Certificate provide accessible, practical supports for student mental health across U of T.
GenAI Dialogue with Alana Boland
Learn how in-class assessments and scaffolded writing activities can support students in developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
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.