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Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation
Services & Expertise
CTSI Workshops
2012-2013 Workshop Series
Course Design Institute
Past Workshops
Researching in the Classroom: The Journey From Start to Finish (June 11 & 12) (SoTL Institute)
Evaluations
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Jan 9)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Jan 11)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Jan 15)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Jan 17)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Jan 23)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Jan 31)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Feb 8)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Feb 13)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Mar 1)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Mar 13)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Apr 24)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (May 7)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (May 17)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (June 25)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Jan 29)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Feb 28)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Mar 7)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Mar 19)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Mar 27)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Apr 4)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (June 6)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Feb 6)
Making the Most of Faculty-TA Relationship: Working Effectively with TAs (Jan 29)
Shouldn't They Already Know How to Do That? Scaffolding Instruction to Meet Diverse Needs and Abilities While Maintaining High Expectations for All (Feb 13)
Assembling Your Teaching Dossier: Getting Started (Apr 11)
New Faculty Orientation 2012
Supporting Student Learning: What Instructors Can Do and Who Else Can Help
Discussion Techniques to Support Active Learning
Setting the Tone for Success: The First Day and Beyond (Aug 28)
Assignment Design (Aug 29)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Aug 29)
Elements of Effective Lesson Design & Planning (Aug 29)
Myths & Realities about Grading (Aug 30)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Aug 30)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Sept 5)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Sept 7)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Sept 11)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Sept 13)
Online Communication & Collaboration Tools (Sept 18)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Sept 21)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Sept 25)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Sept 27)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Oct 3)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Oct 11)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Oct 16)
Online Test & Survey Tools (Oct 18)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Oct 24)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Oct 25)
Online Communication & Collaboration Tools (Oct 30)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Nov 1)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Nov 7)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Nov 13)
Online Test & Survey Tools (Nov 15)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Nov 21)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Nov 27)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Nov 29)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (Dec 5)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (Dec 11)
Making Turnitin Work for You: Tips, Strategies, and Advice on Best Practices for using Turnitin for Plagiarism Educaiton, Deterrence and Detection (Sept 19)
Herding Cats: Practical Strategies for the Coordination of a (Large) Teaching Team (Sept 25)
Clear as Mud: The Challenge of Teaching Effective Scholarly Writing and Honest Academic Work (Sept 28)
Shouldn't They Already Know How to Do That? Scaffolding Instruction to Meet Diverse Needs and Abilities While Maintaining High Expectations for All (Oct 3)
Formative Assessment: How to Keep Teaching and Learning on Track (Oct 11)
Preparing a Nomination Package for the President's Teaching Award (Oct 31)
Documenting Teaching (Nov 22)
Adding Interest, Adding Investment: Making Current Connections to Inspire Student Learning (Oct 25)
Teaching & Learning Symposium 2012: Evaluation
Webinar: Group Management Tools (Jan 18)
Webinar: Online Test & Survey Tools (Feb 12)
Online Communication & Collaboration Tools (Mar 5)
Webinar: Group Management Tools (May 17)
Webinar: Online Test & Survey Tools (May 24)
Positive Space in the Classroom: A Panel Discussion (Feb 6)
Roundtable Discussion on the Assessment of Teaching at U of T (Apr 3)
Researching in the Classroom: Taking Teaching to the Next Level (May 3)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (July 10)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (July 4)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (July 24)
What every U of T staff who hires TAs and CIs should know (Webinar) (Apr 12)
Fundamentals of University Teaching 2013
Course Design Institute - May 15 & 16, 2013 - Evaluation
Portal Training & Support
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (June 6)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (June 25)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (July 4)
Getting Started: Building Your Portal Course (July 10)
Grade Center: Providing Feedback & Marks Online (July 24)
Fundamentals of University Teaching
Consultations
CTSI Consultation Request Form
In-Class Observations
Requests for an In-Class Observation
Booking an In-class Observation
Classroom Visit
Follow-up Consultations with CTSI
Other Options for Receiving Formative Feedback on Your Teaching
Course Evaluations & Summaries
Research on Teaching
Research Support for Committees and Working Groups
CTSI Info
Tutorial Structure and Resource Allocation Survey
Blackboard Collaborate SAS Training Webinar
Blackboard Collaborate SAS Training Webinar (May 23)
Blackboard Collaborate SAS Training Webinar (May 24)
University of Toronto Webinar Workshops
Webinar Workshop - Dec 18, 2012
Contact
Director, CTSI
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Institutional Strategist for Academic Computing, UofT
Assistant Director, CTSI/TATP
Technical Manager, CTSI
Courseware Support Supervisor, CTSI
System and Database Administrator, CTSI
Assistant to the Directors, CTSI
Educational Technology Liaisons, CTSI
Programs Coordinator, CTSI
Communications Coordinator, CTSI
Educational Technology Assistant
Course Evaluation Assistant
Announcements
Faculty Events
UTM Teaching and Learning Fair
News
"Alissa Trotz receives President's Teaching Award", May 14, 2013
"Ontario should force colleges, universities to specialize, says expert panel", April 8, 2013
"Have a question? Hit the raise-hand key", March 21, 2013
Robarts' Plan for Higher Education Goes Golden
"A profile of Professor Meric Gertler," March 4, 2013
"This equity professor pushes community outreach: June Larkin earns 3M Teaching Fellowship", Feb 27, 2013
"University of Toronto joins Harvard, MIT online learning platform," Feb 21, 2013
"McGill, U of T join online learning consortium," Feb 20, 2013
"Why Don't They Apply What They've Learned, Part I", Jan. 21, 2013
"U of T students are six of The Next 36," Dec. 7, 2012
"A modest proposal to reform universities," Nov 28, 2012
Margin Notes: Tenure policies and the undervaluing of teaching, Oct 31, 2012
"Teaching and Learning Symposium", Oct. 30, 2012
More than just a survey: student learning experience is at the core of the new U of T course evaluation framework
"Get with the computer program: Pan-Quebec study reveals disparity between students' and professors' perceptions of the digital classroom," Oct 5, 2012
U of T, and other organizations, respond to Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities report
"Meet Teaching Award-winners Steve Joordens and Andy Dicks," Sept. 26, 2012
"Great teaching at U of T: from student feedback to faculty mentors," Sept. 24, 2012
"Defusing class disruptions," Sept. 10, 2012
"Origins of First-Year Undergraduates: A Global University for Multicultural Metropolis," U of T, Sept. 11, 2012
U of T Welcomes New Faculty
Symposium
Teaching
Essential Info
A New Course Evaluation Framework at the UofT
Possible Institutional Core Questions
ENG140Y - Test Questions
ENV100Y - Test Questions
SOC101Y - Test Questions
SWK 4605H - Test Questions
Core Institutional Questions
About the New Course Evaluation Framework
Information for Instructors
Request an Instructor-specific Item
Strategies for Enhancing Your Teaching
Resources & Supports
Educational Technology
Managing Technology in the Classroom
Technology in the Classroom FAQ
Teaching and Technology
iClicker
iClicker Set - On-line Reservation Form
Using Classroom Response Systems in the Classroom
How iClickers Work
Strategies for Using iClickers in Your Class
Discussing Responses
Class Time, Course Content and iClickers
Grading and iClickers
Non-Technological Means of Getting the Benefits of iClickers
Testing and Ordering iClickers
Step-by-step Instructions for Basic iClicker Use
Pedagogical and Technical Support
Additional Resources
Appendix A: Registering iClickers: Information for Instructors
Registering Your iClicker
Scantron
Scantron - Order Test Forms
Scantron - Reserve the Scanner
Remark Office OMR
at the Univeristy of Toronto
Lecture Capture with Camtasia Relay
Step-by-Step Guide
Council on Student Experience
Working at U of T
Diversity of our Student Body
The Academic Year
Working with Graduate Students
Working with Your TAs
Policies Related to Teaching
Resources for Students
University of Toronto Libraries
Criteria for Effective Librarian / Faculty Collaboration
Connecting at U of T
Divisional & Institutional Resources
Faculty of Arts and Science
UTM
UTSC
Faculty of Medicine
OISE/UT
Copyright at UofT
University of Toronto's Teaching & Learning Symposium
Teaching & Learning Symposium Agenda
University of Toronto's Teaching & Learning Symposium Registration
Teaching & Learning Symposium Evaluation
Profiles in Innovation
Cyber Counselling
WebOption Lecture-cast
Physician Assistant Degree Program
Flex Mode Courses, OISE
Profiles in Innovation Questionnaire
Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting (DIFA)
Peer Assessment Strategies for Large Classes
Nurse Practitioner: Virtual Simulation
BIO150 Library Guide
Laurie Harrison
Andrew Petersen
Sustainability in the Classroom
Arts & Science Focus Group
Program Fee Focus Group
Tenure & Promotion
sub page of issues page test
Rewarding Teaching
UofT Teaching Awards
External Teaching Awards
Past Winners at UofT
President's Teaching Award & Teaching Academy
3M Teaching Fellowships
Alan Blizzard Award
Arts & Science Students' Union
APUS-SAC Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Faculty of Arts & Science Outstanding Teaching Award
Awards of Excellence - The Faculty Award
Applied Science & Engineering Teaching Awards
Leadership in Faculty Teaching Award (LIFT)
Northrop Frye Awards
Faculty of Nursing Teaching Awards
OCUFA Teaching Awards
OISE / UT
Robert Foster Cherry Award
School of Continuing Studies Teaching Awards
Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
TATP Teaching Excellence Award
UTM Faculty Excellence Award
UTM Teaching Assistant Excellence Award
UTSC Teaching Awards
UTSC Teaching Assistants' Award
UTSC Student Union's Teaching Awards
WT Aikins: Course Development & Coordination
WT Aikins: Development & Use of Instructional Media
WT Aikins: Individual Teaching Awards
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in Life Sciences
Department of English, Teaching Assistants
Computer Science Students' Union
Great Teaching at UofT
Academic Integrity
Turnitin
An Electronic Resource to Deter Plagiarism
Turnitin - Conditions of Use
Turnitin - Manual for Instructors
Turnitin - FAQ
A Guide for Students
Guide for Teaching Assistants
Academic Integrity & the Role of the Instructor
How to Handle a Suspected Academic Offence - 5 Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
Discussing Academic Integrity with Your Students
Preventing & Deterring Academic Offences
New Faculty Toolkit
General Info
Divisional Resources
Institutional Resources
Teaching Resources
Top 10 Tips for New Faculty
Grading & Assessment: Policies and Resources
Libraries
Your Partner in Building Student Research Skills
Resources for Your Students
Resources for Grad Students & TAs
Equity and Diversity
Resources and Support
New Faculty Orientation 2012
SoTL
Research Methodology: Selected References
Teaching Topics
Teaching Contexts
Exploring Large Classroom Teaching
Planning
Classroom Etiquette
Strategies
Assessment
Technology
First-Year Teaching
Graduate Teaching
Online Learning
Engaging Students Online
Theory & Practice: The Big Picture
Online Teaching: Example Activities
Blackboard Basics
Discussion Board
Quiz & Survey Tools
Blackboard Mobile
Lecture Capture
Online Webinar
Spotlight: U of T Faculty Share Strategies
The "Teaching Moment" with Document Camera Capture
The "Question of the Week"
The "Lecturette"
Course Content Presented as an Open Educational Resource
Instructor Toolkit
Planning Online Learning
Online Course Design Guidelines
1. Learner Support & Resources
2. Online Organization & Design
3. Instructional Design
4. Assessment & Evaluation of Student Learning
5. Innovative Teaching
6. Faculty Use of Student Feedback
Accessible Course Design in Blackboard for Instructors
Tools Beyond the U of T Portal
FAQ #1 - Advantages of using the Institutional LMS
FAQ #2 - Options beyond LMS
FAQ #3 - Accountability and Data Security
FAQ #4 - Cloud-based Technologies
CTSI Services
Teaching Innovations at UofT
Cyber Counselling
WebOption Lecture-cast
Physician Assistant Degree Program
Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting (DIFA)
Peer Assessment Strategies for Large Classes
Nurse Practitioner: Virtual Simulation
Flex Mode Courses, OISE
Community Service Learning
Test Page
Resource Blog
Faces of Teaching
Trial Gallery
Teaching & Learning Symposium Caption Contest
Test for Drop Down
Exploring Large Classroom Teaching
Calendar Experiment
Test Survey (Sept 28, 1pm-4pm)
Course Design
Course Design/Redesign Institute
Participant Survey
Testimonials
2012 Course Design/Redesign Institute
CDI Participant Survey (St. George)
CDI Participant Survey (UTM)
Developing Course Syllabi
Developing or Redesigning a Course
Developing Learning Outcomes: A Guide for Faculty
Learning Outcomes vs. Learning Objectives
Content, Skills, Values
Characteristics of Good Learning Outcomes
Examples of Learning Outcomes
Faculty Librarian Collaboration
HIS1997H The Practice of History
VIC 184 Individuals & the Public Sphere: Cultural Memory
DEN207 Community Dentistry
POL2810Y MA Research Seminar
Course Design Institute: Designs in Action
Ariel Beaujot
Don Boyes
Strategies
Classroom Management
Audio & Video Recordings of Lectures and Class Sessions
Copyright Considerations
Privacy Considerations
Sample Statements for Course Outlines
First Class Strategies
Inclusive Teaching
Diversity in the Classroom
Ways to Help Your ELL Students
Inclusive Educational Technology
Academic Support Services & Accessibility Offices at the UofT
Creating an Inclusive Course & Classroom: Strategies for Instructors
Syllabus Design & Course Information
Course Design
In-Class Teaching
Active & Interactive Teaching
Teaching for Critical Thinking
Discussion Teaching
Small-group & Collaborative Learning
Teaching with Case Studies
Writing Centres
Continuity Planning: Teaching Strategies
Pre-course Planning
The First Class: Looking Ahead
Online Learning Systems and Tools
Possible Online Teaching Strategies
Other Technological Solutions to Assist Instructors
Assessment
Student+Faculty
Effective Practices in Support of Student-Faculty Interaction
Supporting Student-Faculty Interaction
Focus on Faculty
Michael Khan: Collaborative Discussion Techniques
Paul Gries: Question & Answer Sessions
Shauna Brail: Field Trips
Lana Mikhaylichenko & Effie Sauer: Extra-Credit Assignments in Chemistry
Barbara Murck: Online Office Hours
A Sample Virtual Office Hour
Andy Dicks: Pedagogical Research Opportunities
Reid Locklin: Service Learning in the Humanities
Student Perspectives
Student Experience in Life Science or Pre-Medical Programs at U of T: Part 1
Demographics of Student Respondents
Frequency of Faculty-Student Interactions
Perceptions of Faculty-Student Relations
Quality Ratings of Curricular and Extracurricular Opportunities
Students' Comments
Conclusions
Student Experiences in Life Science Programs at U of T: Part 2
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Memes
Conclusions
Learning to Learn - A U of T Undergrad's Experience: Part 1
Learning to Learn: A U of T Undergrad's Experience: Part 2
Teaching 101: From a Student's Perspective
Connect. Engage. Empower
Open Space Technology
What Do You Mean By Participation?
Know Your Audience
Blackboard: Underused and Abused
Social Media: Friend or Foe
Online Office Hours
Twitter, Formspring or Tumblr
In the Spotlight
Professor Joseph Carens
Professor Mairi Macdonald
Professor Vikki Visvis
Teaching in the Google Generation
The Art of the Office Hour
Acknowledgements
My Life is Average
AIESEC at U of T
Chapter 1: 7 Students Changed the World.....
Chapter 2: You can't spell 'intern' without 'international'
Chapter 3: We sail many types of ships, two of which are leaderSHIPS and internSHIPS
Chapter 4: AIESEC Toronto
Chapter 5: Brina McMillan's Exchange Story
Chapter 6: All Aboard!
Who Are Your Students?
Ayyaz Aamer
Kimberly Elias
Semra Sevi
Ivan Solano
Julia Toadere
Isa Topbas
Erinn Michele Treff
Senka Zahirovic
Profiles on Practice
Dr. Elaine Khoo, English Language Development Centre
Andrew Petersen, Director, Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre
David Newman, Assistant Director, Student Life
Heidi Pepper Coles, Program Coordinator, FIrst Year Learning Communities
Documenting Teaching
Teaching Dossier
1. Introduction
2. Using Teaching Dossiers in Tenure and Promotion Reviews
3. The Contents of the Teaching Dossier
4. Defining Competence and Excellence in Teaching
5. Possible Contents and Organization of the Dossier
6. Getting Started: Identifying and Collecting Materials for Your Teaching Dossier
7. Developing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy
8. Teaching Responsibilities
9. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
10. Evidence of Leadership in Teaching
11. Evidence of Professional Development
12. Creating Materials for Your Dossier
13. What to Include in an Appendix?
14. Developing and Revising Your Dossier
15. Developing a Teaching Dossier: Additional Resources
APPENDIX A: Frequently Asked Questions for Graduate Students and Early Career Faculty
APPENDIX B: CTSI and TATP Services to Help You Develop Your Dossier
APPENDIX C: Frequently Asked Questions About Dossier
APPENDIX D: Evaluation Teaching Dosiers for Department Chairs and Tenure and Promotion Committee Members
Assessing Course Development
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Graduate Students & TAs
Training
Teaching Assistants' Training Program
TATP In-class Observations
Booking an In-class Observation
TATP Consultations
Certificate Program FAQ
TATP FAQ
TATP: Staff Survey 2010-2011
TATP Certificate Programs
Teaching Fundamentals
Teaching Fundamentals Certificate Registration
Advanced University Teaching Preparation
Advanced University Teaching Preparation Certificate Registration
AUTP Written Reflection
Mandatory Training
Training Form for Mandatory TA Training Requests
Liaison Program
First Contract Course Instructor (Unit 1)
Information for Departments and Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for First Contract CIs
Workshops Approved for Course Instructor Training
Course Instructor Training Camp
Course Instructor Training Camp: Registration (Apr 26)
TA Toolkit
TA Responsibilities: Policies You Need to Know
Essential Divisional Policies Every TA Should Know
10 Common Teaching Mistakes TAs Make
Ethical Principles in University Teaching
Important Resources at UofT
Paid Training
Contact
TATP 2011-2012 Staff
Academic Integrity Training Modules
Case Study One
Answer A
Answer B
Answer C
Case Study Two
Answer A
Answer B
Answer C
Answer D
Answer E
Case Study Three
Answer A
Answer B
Answer C
AUTP Survey - Information and Consent
Consent to Participate
THE 500
THE500 - March 14, 2013
THE500 - March 20, 2013
Graduate Student Support
Workshops & Events
St. George Workshops
Teaching in the Field: Theory, Strategies and Advice for TAs on Working in Field of Community-based Learning Courses (May 29)
Preparing Your Teaching Dossier (June 13)
Managing Conflict with Students and Course Instructors (June 17)
Course Design Institute for Doctoral Students, Post-docs and Sessional Lecturers
TATP Microteaching
Microteaching I: Presentation Skills Builder
Microteaching II: Polish Your Teaching Style
Breakdown of Requirements
Lesson Plan
What Should I Teach?
Microteaching Sessions: Registration
Microteaching I: Presentation Skills Builder (May 23)
UTM Workshops
UTSC Workshops
Attendance Policy
Workshop Protocol
Past TATP Workshops
Spring 2013
Winter 2013
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Winter 2012
Fall 2011
Spring 2011
Winter 2011
Fall 2010
Winter 2010
Fall 2009
Spring 2009
Winter 2009
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Winter 2008
Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Winter 2007
Fall 2006
Winter 2006
Fall 2005
Evaluations
Supporting English Language Learners (May 7)
An Introduction to Grading for All Disciplines (May 14)
Teaching in the Field: Theory, Strategies and Advice for TAs on Working in Field and Community-based Learning Courses (May 29)
Preparing the Teaching Dossier (June 13)
Course Instructor Training Camp (April 26)
The Student-Centred Lecture (May 17)
Teaching Topics
Academic Integrity and the Role of the TA
Responding to Student Diversity
The First Class
Time Management in the Classroom
Your Relationship with the Course Instructor
Questioning Techniques
Ice-breakers: Getting to Know Your Class
What Comes Before Marking?
Preparing Students for Exams
Handling Common Student Complaints
Humanities & Social Sciences Classes
Making the Most of Midterms
Meeting the End-of-Term Rush
Grading at Your Best
Moderating Discussions
The First Day
Ways to Help Your English Language Learner Students
Effective Lab Teaching
Marking
Assessment & Awards
TATP Teaching Excellence Award
Selection Criteria
Eligibility Requirements
Nomination Process
Supporting Documentation
2012 TA Award
2011 TA Award
2010 TA Award
2009 TA Award
2008 TA Award
2007 TA Award
2013 TATP Teaching Excellence Award - Student Nomination Form
2013 TATP Teaching Excellence Award - Faculty Nomination Form
Teaching Dossiers
What is a Teaching Dossier?
Why Prepare a Teaching Dossier?
What Does a Teaching Dossier Do?
What are the Components of a Teaching Dossier?
Resources to Get You Started
A Note About Academic Integrity
Dossier Submission Form
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