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Teaching and Learning at McMaster University
The Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching (The MacPherson Institute)
Course Management Policies
Course Outlines
Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
Academic Accommodations for Religious, Indigenous and Spiritual Observances (RISO)
McMaster Student Absence Form (MSAF)
Academic Integrity
Provisional Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Teaching and Learning
Preparing Your Teaching Environment
The First Day of Class
Accessible Teaching
Inclusive Teaching
Learner-Centred Course Design
Collecting Feedback on Your Teaching
Student Engagement and Motivation
Class Sizes and Spaces
Classroom Management
Leveraging Digital Learning Environments
Avenue to Learn
Requesting an Avenue Course Shell
Account Status and Course Roles
Student Enrolment and Access
Commonly Used Tools
Avenue Support and Resources
MacPherson Institute-Supported Learning Technologies
Microsoft 365
Tools for Synchronous Online Learning
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Media Creation
Working with Teaching Assistants (TA)
Working with Instructional Assistants (IA)
Preparing a Teaching Portfolio for Tenure, Promotion, or Permanence at McMaster
Programs, Workshops, and Services
Teaching and Learning Resources
Stay Connected
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