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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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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

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

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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

Resilient Course Design

Resilient course design is a framework for understanding how to design courses that account for variability in conditions. A resilient course design can reduce workload later in the term by

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Resilient course design is a framework for understanding how to design courses that account for variability in conditions. A resilient course design can reduce workload later in the term by

Considerations for Large Courses

Planning and Delivering Your Course Many of the resources on this site can support the planning and delivery of a large class, whether online or in-person. You could start by

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Planning and Delivering Your Course Many of the resources on this site can support the planning and delivery of a large class, whether online or in-person. You could start by

Developing or Redesigning a Course

Before beginning the process of proposing or revising a course, you should consult with your department and Division to confirm any guidelines and requirements. Access the Course Design Foundations (CDF)

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Before beginning the process of proposing or revising a course, you should consult with your department and Division to confirm any guidelines and requirements. Access the Course Design Foundations (CDF)

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

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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

Online Course Design Guidelines

The following guidelines provide a roadmap for instructors during the course design process or as a “self-evaluation” tool to assist instructors in revision of an existing online course using the

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The following guidelines provide a roadmap for instructors during the course design process or as a “self-evaluation” tool to assist instructors in revision of an existing online course using the

Developing and Managing an Effective TA Teaching Team

Whether this is your first time leading a course with one or more teaching assistants or you would like to revisit your process, this section offers considerations and resources for

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Whether this is your first time leading a course with one or more teaching assistants or you would like to revisit your process, this section offers considerations and resources for

U of T Resources for Instructors

The University of Toronto provides a number of resources for instructors, including grading practices and policies, information on academic integrity, and Divisional supports.  Teaching Support Offices Centre for Faculty Development,

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The University of Toronto provides a number of resources for instructors, including grading practices and policies, information on academic integrity, and Divisional supports.  Teaching Support Offices Centre for Faculty Development,

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The University welcomes and includes students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, cultural traditions, and spiritual beliefs and is committed to equity, human rights and respect for

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The University welcomes and includes students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, cultural traditions, and spiritual beliefs and is committed to equity, human rights and respect for

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for welcoming learner variability in our classrooms. The philosophy of UDL is that rather than adapting a course for individual learner needs—a

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for welcoming learner variability in our classrooms. The philosophy of UDL is that rather than adapting a course for individual learner needs—a

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