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
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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
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reviewing Your Course Evaluations
Together with other sources of feedback, course evaluations (CE) can be a valuable source of insight into students’ experiences and perspectives in your courses. This guide will help you to
Captioning Recorded Videos
Captions make recorded course videos more accessible and inclusive. Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) sets expectations for accessibility in teaching and learning, and captioning recorded materials is
Gathering Formative Feedback with Mid-Course Evaluations
Mid-course evaluations are generally informal, qualitative evaluations (but can include quantitative questions) created and administered by the instructor sometime near or shortly before the mid-point of the course. These evaluations
Dean, Chairs and Academic Leaders: Tips to Enhance a Department’s Teaching Culture and Climate
This tip sheet draws on many faculty experiences included in the CTSI report Faculty Mentoring for Teaching Report (pdf). How to be a “Champion of Teaching” Ensure there are formative
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
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
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
Developing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Your statement of teaching philosophy is a short document that should function both as a stand-alone essay that describes your personal approach to teaching, and as a central component of