Time Management
Teaching assistants always have a long list of things we need to accomplish – and generally, too little time in which to do them. Here are some helpful hints on
Preparing for Teaching
Getting to Know Your Class
Community building activities are extremely useful in breaking down barriers between students in order to build a sense of community and facilitate class participation. They are particularly important if you
Getting Started: The First Class
Studies have shown that students form an impression of a teacher and subject area within the first 15minutes of the very first class. This impression often varies little throughout the
Getting Started: Advice from Instructors
Below is a compilation of some of the best advice from teaching-award winning professors that they give to their TAs. The more time you spend (or have spent) crafting your
Captions and Transcripts
The University of Toronto is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). According to the Ontario Regulation 191/11, section 14: By January 1, 2021,
Building a Community Online
Alone But Not Alone Students and teachers often worry that online learning can be isolating, and virtual classrooms pose unique challenges to nurturing connections amongst learners. Nevertheless, there are strategies
Accessibility in Labs and Practicals
Providing Support and Addressing Challenges as a TA In Canada, 2% of students at post-secondary institutions are registered to receive disability related services from their institutions (Fitchen et al. 2003).
Social Media and Accessibility
Teaching with Social Media Social media can be an effective pedagogical tool. Keep in mind that the University does not support social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and
Microsoft Document Essentials
University of Toronto students, faculty, and staff have access to Office 365, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Access Office 365 by clicking on the waffle icon in
Using Accessible Visual Aids in the Classroom
Multimedia Learning Principles and Tips Multimedia: Use words and pictures rather than just words Pre-training: Describe names and characteristics of key elements before lesson Coherence: Remove excess material Signaling: Highlight
Access Checks
How Can the Social Model of Disability Help Us Think About Accessibility? Where some views of disability frame disability as a problem located within particular people/bodies, a social model of
Community Agreements
What is a Community Agreement? A community agreement (also known as a group contract, a learning agreement, or a classroom agreement) is a shared agreement between learners about how we