Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, 130 St. George Street, Robarts Library, 4th floor
Being a TA can be incredibly rewarding, whether it is engaging with students and supporting their growth as learners or strengthening your abilities as an educator. Whether you facilitate discussions […]
This workshop will provide information to begin building a Quercus course. You will explore some of the key features and tools through demos and hands-on activities, and share pedagogically sound […]
Bb Collaborate Ultra (Online) This is a 2-hour webinar for first-contract TAs. All departments may allow TAs to use this 2-hour session as part of their 4 hours of paid […]
What do you do with students who are baffled by Library research? In this session, U of T librarians will share their top picks of tools, services, and research guides, […]
The statement of teaching philosophy (STP) is the foundation of any teaching dossier, is often requested as part of an academic job application, and is an important part of the […]
Interested in hosting live (i.e., synchronous) sessions online? Want to use webinars to build community, present curriculum content, facilitate discussions, manage or collaborative work? This webinar will explore the basics […]
As a helper in our community it is important to know how to support someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge. In this workshop, we will discuss what it […]
Learn the fundamentals to make the documents you share with students as accessible as possible. With an emphasis on Microsoft products, common formatting pitfalls and their repercussions will be examined. […]
Creating your content with accessibility in mind will ensure that you can reach and support the widest variety of learners, and eliminate the need for individual accommodation, thus creating a […]
The teaching dossier is a comprehensive record of teaching activities and accomplishments that is now required in applications for permanent positions at the University of Toronto and at an increasing […]
Landing a faculty position is the aspiration of many senior doctoral students, and the process of applying for and landing such positions is difficult and in many ways mysterious. While […]
Experiential learning (EL) and community-engaged learning (CEL) are unique pedagogies that can offer rich learning opportunities for students. This session provides an introduction to both EL and CEL. Participants will […]
Over the lastcouple of decades, the pressure to improve the quality of teaching has beentransforming Higher Education in North America. One of the key initiatives hasbeen the emergence of individuals […]
Are you interested in teaching in Ontario's college system, but unsure how your university experience has prepared you for this challenge? This roundtable draws on the experience of five industry […]
The aim of this session is to challenge you to recognize the workings of culture (organizational, regional, national, etc.) in your interactions with students, and to develop strategies for communicating, […]