Microsoft Copilot is an AI tool designed to assist faculty members. It utilizes generative AI to help instructors save time by creating lesson plans, quizzes, rubrics, and other class resources while also providing personalized learning support for students.

Log into Copilot (using your uOttawa account)

How to get started: Watch our one-minute video showing how to use Copilot or learn more about the features and benefits Copilot at uOttawa. You can also learn more about the tool the Microsoft website.

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Teaching Assistant (TA) orientation

New to being a TA? Returning for a second year or term and want to get reacquainted? Get oriented to key technologies, services and best practies—and connect with your fellow TAs. \ \

Learn more about TA orientation

Certificate in University Teaching

The Certificate in University Teaching for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows is geared to those wishing to apply for teaching positions. \ \

Learn more about the Certificate

Excellence Award for Teaching Assistants

This award, offered yearly to three exceptional TAs, honours exceptional contributions to teaching and learning.\ \

Learn more about the award and see past recipients

Teaching technologies

From creating and sharing content to engaging and assessing students, TLSS delivers and supports the core teaching technologies that you will use as a TA in your course. \ \

Learn more about supported teaching technologies

Training and events

The TLSS offers a full slate of training activities for instructors on teaching technologies, pedagogical strategies and more. TAs are welcome to attend all events.\ \

See training events for TAs

Learning spaces and equipment (IT website)

Get familiar with state of the art technology in 280 registrar classrooms. Technology includes built-in cameras, auto-calibrated microphones, simplified touchscreen podiums, and instant integration with Brightspace, Teams and Zoom.\ \

Explore classrooms, learning spaces and equipment

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