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Constellations of Knowledge: Community Outreach and Engagement

There is a trend spreading through post-secondary institutions on a global scale. This new movement, embraced by university leaders worldwide, is making community outreach...
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The City as Classroom

As an institution with roots in the community for almost 200 years, U of T has grown and evolved along side the city of...

What are you rethinking?

University of Toronto Teaching Academy members and Teaching Fellows describe what they are rethinking.

10th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium

https://youtu.be/dPEKtYJ9Uwo On May 10, 2016, the University of Toronto community gathered at the Desautels Centre, Rotman School of Management, to celebrate teaching and learning research...
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A MOOC for Teaching and Learning

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have revolutionized how individuals worldwide can learn about a myriad of topics.  But what about a MOOC that actually...
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Community in the Classroom

Fostering community relationships is important for U of T and one of President Gertler’s priorities. And while many courses have integrated student learning into...
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Educator Exchange

Instructors may stand alone in front of a class, but they aren’t alone as educators. The Educator Exchange series provides a space for the...
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Being Present in the Online Learning Environment

In March 2020, the University of Toronto moved to an entirely online/remote teaching environment in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors, staff and...
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Teaching Fellowships at U of T

Teaching is not only a job but also a craft to master. The University of Toronto Teaching Fellowship (UTTF) provides teaching stream faculty with...

Creativity in Transitioning

In March 2020, the University of Toronto moved to an entirely online/remote teaching environment in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors, staff and...