# Services and resources for Teaching Assistants
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[Universal Design for Learning (UDL)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/course-design/universal-design-for-learning-udl)
[Inclusive pedagogies](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/course-design/inclusive-pedagogies-intro-page)
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[Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/course-design/artificial-intelligence-ai)
[Trainings](#)
[For faculty members](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/training-for-faculty-members)
[For TAs](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/training-for-teaching-assistants)
[Certificate in University Teaching](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/certificate-in-university-teaching)
[Offered by partners](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/training-offered-by-partners)
[All trainings](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/all-upcoming-training)
[Events](#)
[Keynote lectures](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/events/upcoming-keynote-lectures)
[Kesarwani lecture](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/events/kesarwani-lecture)
[Special events](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/events/special-events)
[All events](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/events/all-upcoming-events)
[Teaching technologies](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies)
[Documentation](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/dropfiles)
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[Virtual Campus (Brightspace)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/virtual-campus-brightspace)
[Syllabus design (Simple Syllabus)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/syllabus-design-simple-syllabus)
[Web conferencing (Zoom and Teams)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/video-conferencing-zoom-and-ms-teams)
[Class participation (Wooclap)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/classroom-participation-wooclap)
[Course recording (YuJa)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/course-capture-yuja)
[Academic integrity (Turnitin Originality - Respondus)](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/academic-integrity-ouriginal-respondus)
[Other technologies](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/other-recommended-technologies)
[Toolbox](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/teaching-toolbox)
[Faculty partners](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/faculty-partners)
[Funds and awards](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/funds-and-awards)
[TA Excellence Award](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/funds-and-awards/ta-excellence-award)
[Teaching awards list](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/funds-and-awards/teaching-awards-list)
[Chair in University Teaching](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/funds-and-awards/chair-in-university-teaching)
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[TLSS reports](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/governance/annual-reports)
[Distinctions received](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/governance/awards-received-by-the-tlss)
# Services and resources for Teaching Assistants
## From training to technology to awards, TLSS supports TAs in a variety of ways.
## Introducing Microsoft Copilot
### A personal AI companion
**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)](https://copilot.microsoft.com/)
**How to get started:** Watch our [one-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0zSPrjKz7w) showing how to use Copilot or learn more about the [features and benefits Copilot at uOttawa.](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/teaching-technologies/microsoft-copilot) You can also learn more about the tool the [Microsoft website](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fcopilot%2Foverview&data=05%7C02%7Cpwickert%40uottawa.ca%7C8a96cc41d1324717b91908dc1d0275e4%7Cd41fdab17e154cfdb5fa7200e54deb6b%7C1%7C0%7C638417143655184883%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9r8c43S3KYrm5bFFKzOoJ2IiTYlxjrVg9mhBK3BTlFY%3D&reserved=0).
## List of services and resources
### 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. \
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[Learn more about TA orientation](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/training-for-teaching-assistants "Link to teaching assistant orientation webpage")
### 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. \
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[Learn more about the Certificate](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/certificate-in-university-teaching/certificate-for-students "Link to the university teaching certificate for student webpage")
### Excellence Award for Teaching Assistants
This award, offered yearly to three exceptional TAs, honours exceptional contributions to teaching and learning.\
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[Learn more about the award and see past recipients](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/funds-and-awards/ta-excellence-award "TA Awards")
### 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. \
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[Learn more about supported teaching technologies](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/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.\
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[See training events for TAs](https://saea-tlss.uottawa.ca/en/training-and-events/training-for-teaching-assistants "Link to training and events webpage")
### 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.\
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[Explore classrooms, learning spaces and equipment](https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/information-technology/services/classrooms-and-equipment/classrooms)
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