MacPherson Developed Resources
We welcome you to explore a MacPherson curated collection of resources that are aimed to assist, guide and inspire instructors of all levels. We’ve included resources that we’ve created either internally or in collaboration with campus partners, those from the wider McMaster community and some from the broader teaching and learning community in Canada.
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Collecting Midterm Student Feedback Learn More
This resource will help you learn about the process of collecting student feedback (why, how and when), and how to set up a course feedback survey using a Microsoft Forms template.
Blended Teaching: A Guide for Applying Flexible Practices during COVID-19 Download
In order to help guide your decision about offering a course in-person, or in another format, we offer this guidebook outlining considerations, practices, advice and examples to help you plan for a blended course delivery.
Overview of Micro-credentials Learn More
Learn more about micro-credentials, how they are used and how they can benefit learners.
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McMaster Teaching Assistant Guide Download
This guide provides teaching assistants with some strategies for fostering an inclusive and dynamic teaching environment and to familiarize them with McMaster policies.
Teaching Remotely Guide Download
This guide provides an introduction to teaching remotely and shares best practices, tips and links to resources for teaching in virtual or online classrooms.
Academic Integrity Guide in Digital Learning Environment. Download
We’ve collaborated with the Office of Academic Integrity to create this Academic Integrity Guide in Digital Learning Environment.
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The New Instructor Handbook Download
The New Instructor Handbook is a resource for anyone who is new to teaching at McMaster including new faculty members, sessional instructors, CLAs, lecturers and anyone else who finds themselves teaching for the first time at our university.
Tests and Exams in Avenue to Learn Download
Whether teaching face-to-face or remotely, Avenue provides a reliable, secure space for administering online tests and exams. This guide offers information about Avenue test and exam features, best practices, and provides additional resources.
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Preparing a Teaching Portfolio Download
This guide book is a companion to McMaster’s Supplementary Policy Statement B2: Teaching Portfolios. We begin with an overview of what a teaching portfolio is and why you need to prepareone, and then focus in detail on the structure and components of teaching portfolios at McMaster.
Effective Teaching in Large Classes Download
This guidebook was created by a group of instructors in the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University who have experience teaching large classes. It is the outcome of a series of focus group discussions on effective teaching in large classes.
Program Review and Enhancement Guidebook Download
This guidebook provides a step-by-step approach to program review and enhancement basedon the guiding principles of McMaster’s Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP)
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Research on Teaching and Learning Guidebook Download
This guidebook will provide you with an introduction to SoTL research – including key teaching and learning concepts, the cycle of scholarship of teaching and learning, work sheets, and useful resources that are meant to assist you.
Disrupt(ED): Education Interrupted Download
A collection of work that was featured on our blog, DisruptED. The material on DisruptED is varied and includes personal blogs, research summaries, artwork, interviews, dialogues, video presentations and more.
Open Online Learning Learn More
A collection of the Massive Open Online Courses that were created or supported by McMaster University.
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Inclusive Teaching and Learning Resources Learn More
We invite educators to explore this resource page in order to inform their teaching practices in the manner that best suits them. Through engagement with these resources, we hope to contribute to a campus climate that promotes belonging and academic success.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Learn More
As the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes widespread, McMaster University has struck a task force to explore its potential for enhancing teaching and learning, as well as the challenges associated with its use. This page shares some of the work of the Task Force, as well as resources related to generative AI and teaching and learning.
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Professor Hippo-on-Campus: Student Mental Health Education Program for Educators and Navigators Learn More
This student mental health education program for Educators and navigators is designed to assist educators and navigators to build knowledge and skills that will help them prevent, support and respond to student stress, distress and mental health issues among McMaster students.
Privacy in the Digital Learning Environment Learn More
As University classes move to digital learning environments instructors have greater abilities to share course information in diverse ways. McMaster University is compliant with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) in safeguarding the personal information of University community members.
Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) copyright resources for universities Learn More
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) has released a new Open Educational Resource. In a series of seven short self-directed modules, university employees are guided through instructional videos and brief quizzes that will help them navigate the complexities of copyright law in Canada.
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CP/M FAQs for Chairs’ Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions about Career Progress & Merit for Chairs
(Collected by MUFA)
CP/M FAQs for Faculty Members Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions about Career Progress & Merit for faculty members
(Collected by MUFA)
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Flex Forward Guide Learn More
A comprehensive guidebook to support instructors, teaching assistants, and those in other educational roles in applying Accessible Education principles across teaching and learning contexts to enhance access for all.
OER by Discipline Guide Learn More
An Open Education reference of OER listed by subject area and disciplines with McMaster academic programming
Guide to Experiential and Community Engaged Education Learn More
This resource guide that has been created by the Ad Hoc Experiential Learning and Community Engagement Working Group, led by Dr. Kim Dej, Acting Vice-Provost and Professor Sheila Sammon, Director, Office of Community Engagement.
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Open Educational Resources LibGuide Learn More
This is McMaster’s hub for all things Open Educational Resources! Learn about supports and services that are available at McMaster and beyond.
Campus Classroom Technologies Learn More
Campus Classroom Technologies (CCT), formerly CAVS,is responsible for the design, installation, and ongoing support audio-visual equipment in all Registrar-controlled classrooms.
Copyright Learn More
Copyright in Canada has gone through some changes recently which will influence how we use copyrighted materials in our teaching, learning and research activities here at McMaster. Stay informed about copyright at McMaster.
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Equity and Inclusion Office Learn More
The Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) works closely with staff, students and faculty members to advance equity and inclusion by promoting an environment of respect, safety, collegiality and openness.
Grad Studies Learn More
A hub for grad student information at McMaster. Find resources for future and current grad students, postdoctoral fellows, and a lot more.
Office of Academic Integrity Learn More
The Office of Academic Integrity strives to assist instructors and students with issues of academic integrity.
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Community Engaged Teaching Learn More
Check out this link to learn about ways to get involved in community-engaged research, education, or volunteerism.
Office of Community Engagement Learn More
The Office of Community Engagement creates infrastructure to support partnership requests that cover topics such as program development, networking, capacity building, strategic initiatives and more.
Student Accessibility Services Learn More
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides academic accommodation assistance and related supports to students with disabilities at McMaster.
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Linked in Learning Learn More
Active McMaster students, faculty and staff have free, unlimited access to video tutorials related to business, media and technology through LinkedIn Learning, a self-service training site.
Student Success Centre Learn More
McMaster’s hub for student success resources. Here you will find tools and resources that are geared towards student preparedness, job hunting, engaging in the community and a lot more.
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UTS Learn More
Learn about McMaster’s Information Technology strategy, governance, related news and events and more.
The McMaster Museum of Art Educational Resources Learn More
McMaster Museum of Art houses McMaster University’s permanent collection of more than 6000 objects. The museum offers collection visits for groups of up to 15 people and can offer resources for many departments on campus who may be conducting arts related or antiquities research.
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Researching Teaching and Student Outcomes in Postsecondary Education Learn More
This guide is intended to assist researchers and evaluators of postsecondary educational initiatives and outcomes.
Learning Outcomes Assessment: A Practicioners Handbook Learn More
This handbook is intended to serve as a resource for faculty, staff, academic leaders and educational developers engaged in program and course design/review, and the assessment of program-level learning outcomes for program improvement.
Ontario's Open Library Learn More
A collection of open textbooks and other open resources. The curated collection aligns with top subject areas in post-secondary education and features reviews from experts and educators across Canada.
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Ontario Extend Open Modules on Tech-Enabled Teaching Learn More
These open modules aim to empower educators to explore a range of emerging technologies and pedagogical practices for effective online and technology-enabled teaching and learning.
User Experience Design for Online Learning Learn More
The Centre for Extended Learning at the University of Waterloo has created a User Experience Design for Learning framework that places learners at the centre of the design process, ensuring that our courses are useful, desirable, accessible, credible, and intuitive.
Investigating Impact in Higher Education Learn More
The intent of this guide is to make the process of designing and implementing impact evaluation more feasible and doable. A six-step process has been designed to help you think about the impact you want and to plan for how you will achieve and evaluate, before you begin to implement a program.
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Experiential Learning Toolkit Learn More
The EL Toolkit is a website that provides information, examples, and templates for designing, delivering, facilitating, and evaluating experiential learning (EL) in post-secondary education.
MERLOT Collection of teaching resources Learn More
The MERLOT Collection is made up of over 40,000 materials in 19 different material type categories. You can browse numerous topics, including: outcomes based education, integrating technology, lesson planning, assessment and more.