Live Captioning for In-Person Classes
Live captions can play an important role in making in-person classes more accessible. Some students may require captions through formal accommodation letters, while others may benefit from captions as part
Engaging Your Students
Whether in-person, online, in the field or a part of experiential learning, engaging with our students improves the teaching and learning experience for all involved.
10 Things You Should Know About Generative AI for Fall 2023
What is Generative AI? Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can generate new content, such as text, computer code, images, or music. It uses algorithms to learn
How do you ‘set the tone’ on the first day of class?
We asked members of the University of Toronto’s Teaching Academy, “How do you ‘set the tone’ on the first day of class?” Andy Dicks, Chemistry, FAS Along with the great
Collaborative Annotation Tools
Collaborative annotation (or social annotation) tools are available to support community learning and collaboration on digital content. These tools make it possible for multiple collaborators to comment or annotate in
Tips to Enhance Your Department’s Teaching Climate and Culture
This tip sheet draws on many faculty experiences included in the CTSI report Faculty Mentoring for Teaching Report (pdf). Communicate and Connect Around Mentoring for Teaching Ask your Chair about
Quick Guide to Online Learning
See below for quick reference to key components to consider when setting up your online or remote learning environment. For more information on online learning topics and/or educational technology tools:
Past CTSI Workshop Recordings
This page contains recordings of workshops from the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (CTSI) and their associated resources, covering various aspects of teaching and learning, as well as Quercus
Online Discussion Tools
ARC Major Projects – Update Following an open tendering process for discussion tools, the ED discussion tool is no longer available as an integrated and supported tool in our Academic
Student Response Systems
Audience Response RFSQ update: Following the University’s open tendering process for audience response tools, we are pleased to inform University instructors and staff that iClicker Cloud (integrated with Quercus)
Accessibility Guidelines for Teaching and Learning
Introduction: What is Accessibility? Accessibility is about creating inclusive learning environments that support the participation of all students, including those with visible and invisible disabilities. Accessibility ensures that everyone can
Active Learning at the University of Toronto
What Is Active Learning at U of T? Active learning refers to instructional approaches that engage students in doing, observing, and reflecting—not just receiving information. It positions students as contributors
First Class Strategies
The following tips and resources are designed to support instructors as they begin a new course, in-person or online. Divisions and departments might have resources specific to their individual needs