Institutional Resources
Institutional Guidance
U of T’s AI Task Force report outlines strategic priorities for becoming an AI-ready institution, complemented by the Teaching & Learning Working Group report, which provides recommendations to support instructors, staff, and the University in responding to these new technologies.
For information on U of T guidelines and other institutional concerns, including sample syllabus statements, visit the Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education (OVPIUE)’s Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: FAQ.
U of T’s Artificial Intelligence provides guidelines and resources for staff, faculty, and students to ensure GenAI is used safely, securely, and appropriately by our community, in alignment with U of T guidance.
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS)’s Guidance on the Appropriate Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Graduate Theses provides information for graduate students, supervisors, supervisory committee members, Graduate Chairs and Graduate Units.
U of T’s Academic Integrity provides guidance for students on using generative AI tools.
U of T’s Information Security provides guidelines on the use of generative AI.
CTSI Resources
Join the CTSI GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons
Connect with U of T faculty and staff exploring generative AI’s impact on teaching and learning. Share insights, access resources, and discuss current approaches and challenges related to generative AI in education. Our monthly GenAI Reading Group continues with its seventh session on Thursday, January 29, 11:00 am–12:00 pm ET (online). Reading TBA.
Participate in the Teams channel: Open Microsoft Teams → “Join or create a team” → “Join a team with a code” → Enter code: 5uztctq
This centralized list of downloadable resources brings together key guides, templates, and strategies from different parts of the website, with the goal of supporting instructors in integrating generative AI into their teaching and promoting responsible student use. For further guidance on assessment design and student engagement with generative AI in mind, visit our Teach with Generative AI page.
Navigating Generative AI: Six Suggestions for Every Instructor
Get started with foundational advice on how to approach, discuss, and integrate generative AI in your teaching practice.
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Assessment Process Reflection Template
A flexible template for students to reflect on their assessment process, resource use (including generative AI), and learning.
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Proactive Strategies to Address Unauthorized GenAI Use
Practical approaches for promoting academic integrity and preventing unauthorized use of generative AI.
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Preparing Content for Custom AI Chatbots
Guidance on how to organize, clean, and format course materials for use with custom AI chatbots, ensuring accurate, relevant, and efficient AI responses.
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AI Virtual Tutors – Effective Prompting Strategies
Offers evidence-based prompting techniques and sample questions to help students get the most out of AI virtual tutors, supporting personalized learning, critical thinking, and deeper understanding of course material.
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Divisional Resources
GenAI Literacy OER Modules Initiative: Customizable content modules designed for instructors to enhance students’ generative AI literacy across disciplines, developed with the support of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education (VPIUE).
University of Toronto, St. George (UTSG), Faculty of Arts and Science: Generative AI Policies and Resources and Assessment Design and Generative AI.
University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM): Building AI Literacy provides resources and strategies for instructors to develop their understanding of how to use AI tools effectively, as well as their limits and risks.
University of Toronto, Scarborough (UTSC): GenAI at UTSC provides resources for instructors on adopting and effectively using AI tools in teaching.
Library and Research Resources
University of Toronto Libraries (UTL)
- The UTL AI Literacy Framework provides a framework for understanding, evaluating, and responsibly using artificial intelligence tools and resources in academic contexts.
- Generative AI tools and Copyright Considerations provides details on copyright topics to address when using AI tools.
- Citing AI Generative Tools and AI Generated Content provides information on citations and references when using generative AI and using licensed materials.
- AI for Image Research in Art and Architecture provides support on how to use AI in image generation.
- Connect with your Liaison Librarian early in your course for assistance in designing assessments that make use of library resources, and for in-class presentations addressing the information skills your students will need to be successful in your course.
Centre for Research Innovation and Support (CRIS)
Generative AI Considerations in Academic Research maps out the opportunities and risks involved in integrating GenAI into workflows and research activities.
Student-Facing Resources
University of Toronto, St. George (UTSG), Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS): Using AI Tools for Learning at U of T.
University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM), Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre: Generative AI Guide for Students.
University of Toronto, Scarborough (UTSC), Centre for Teaching and Learning: GenAI at UTSC, including a Using GenAI: Students resource.
Across all campuses: Consider integrating a divisional writing centre and relevant student learning supports into your course to ensure students are taught appropriate research writing and referencing/citation for your discipline.