Institutional Resources

Institutional Resources

Institutional Guidance

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.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: FAQ

U of T guidelines and other institutional concerns, including sample syllabus statements, from the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning (OVPTL).

Artificial Intelligence at U of T

Guidelines and resources for staff, faculty, and students to ensure GenAI is used safely, securely, and appropriately, in alignment with U of T guidance.

AI Kitchen

A secure, vetted environment for AI adoption, with tools covered by the University's data protection standards.

SGS Guidance on Generative AI for Graduate Academic Milestones

Information for graduate students, supervisors, supervisory committee members, Graduate Chairs, and Graduate Units.

Academic Integrity

Guidance for students on using generative AI tools.

Information Security

Guidelines on the use of generative AI.

CTSI Resources

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 navigating generative AI in their teaching and promoting responsible student use. For further guidance, visit our Teaching and Generative AI page.

Assessment Process Reflection Template

A flexible template for students to reflect on their assessment process, resource use (including generative AI), and learning.

Proactive Strategies to Address Unauthorized GenAI Use

Practical approaches for promoting academic integrity and preventing unauthorized use of generative AI.

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.

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.

AI Virtual Tutors — Developing an Effective System Prompt

Offers strategies to translate your teaching goals into effective system prompts that scaffold student learning and maintain pedagogical integrity.

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 in our monthly GenAI Reading Group.

Participate in the Teams channel: Open Microsoft Teams → “Join or create a team” → “Join a team with a code” → Enter code: 5uztctq

Divisional Resources

GenAI Literacy OER Modules Initiative

Customizable content modules designed for instructors to enhance students' generative AI literacy across disciplines, developed with support from OVPTL.

UTSC

GenAI at UTSC

Resources for instructors on adopting and effectively using AI tools in teaching.

UTM

Building AI Literacy

Resources and strategies for instructors to develop their understanding of how to use AI tools effectively, as well as their limits and risks.

Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy (UTM)

Navigating AI Literacy

Highlights key concepts and ideas related to generative AI and multimodal pedagogies (Professor Chris Eaton).

Library and Research Resources

University of Toronto Libraries (UTL)

The UTL AI Literacy Framework

A framework for understanding, evaluating, and responsibly using artificial intelligence tools and resources in academic contexts.

Generative AI Tools and Copyright Considerations

Details on copyright topics to address when using AI tools.

Citing AI Generative Tools and AI Generated Content

Information on citations and references when using generative AI and licensed materials.

AI for Image Research in Art and Architecture

Support on how to use AI in image generation.

Connect with your Liaison Librarian

Get assistance designing assessments that make use of library resources, and for in-class presentations addressing the information skills your students will need.

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

UTSG — Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS)

Using AI Tools for Learning at U of T

UTSC — Centre for Teaching and Learning

GenAI at UTSC

Includes a Using GenAI: Students resource.

UTM — Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre

Generative AI Guide for Students

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.

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