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Student Partners Program Learn More

Through the student partners program, a wide range of students have contributed to the enhancement of teaching and learning at McMaster by participating in projects run through the SPP.

Educational Development Fellows Learn More

The purpose of this pilot program is to offer an internship-type experience in educational development to students who are interested in supporting and improving teaching and learning at McMaster and beyond.

Teaching & Learning Certificate of Completion Program Learn More

The MacPherson Institute is proud to offer a Teaching and Learning Certificate of Completion to all educators, including faculty, sessional instructors, graduate students, staff, and post-doctoral fellows.

International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) Learn More

IJSaP is an open access, online, English-language, peer-reviewed journal which is committed to enacting the principles of partnership in the way it operates.

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Avenue To Learn Learn More

Avenue to Learn is McMaster University’s Learning Management System, or LMS. It provides a secure, online space where instructors can share their learning resources, administer quizzes, conduct online discussions, collect assignment submissions and serve as an online hub for their course.

New TA Programming Learn More

This page contains helpful information and resources for new Teaching Assistants at McMaster.

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MacPherson Supported Techonology Tools Learn More

We provide systems, pedagogical, and software support for technology tools on campus. Each of these tools enable instructors to teach in more flexible ways and offer students opportunities to cultivate digital literacy skills.

Video Production + Studios Learn More

MacPherson Institute can offer support with video production and content creation. We also offer support with using our video and audio studio space.

Current Research Learn More

Learn about the current SOTL research that is being conducted and supported by MacPherson Institute staff and students.