DISE Instructor e-Handbook

All instructors in DISE are encouraged to regularly review the DISE Instructor e-Handbook before the start of each term. The e-Handbook is a comprehensive resource designed to support and guide instructors throughout the academic year. This e-Handbook serves as a central repository of vital information, ensuring that you have access to the latest relevant policies, updates, deadlines, and more. The e-Handbook provides one central resource for instructors, making it easily accessible year-round. Whether you're a new hire or a seasoned instructor, you can find all necessary information in one convenient location. 

Other DISE Teaching Resources

• DISE Course Outline Template (last updated Fall 2025)
• Learning Plan Templates (last updated 2021)
• E-Portfolio Guidelines for B.Ed. and MATL Programs (last updated 2021)
• Capstone Research Project (MATL) (last updated 2024) 

General Info

• Important Dates and Deadlines
• Teaching & Learning Services (TLS)
  • TLS supports many facets of teaching, from the pre-planning stages of course development up until assessment, course evaluation, and beyond. Consult the directory of internal and external Teaching Awards.
• Key Teaching Preparation Resources
  • TLS provides a complete Teaching and Learning Knowledge Base (TL KB), that includes a teaching checklist, course outline template and guide, assessment strategies, as well as information on incorporating accessibility, inclusivity, sustainability, and technological best practices in the contemporary classroom.
• Policies & Guidelines Related to Teaching
  • View a list of policies and guidelines that are relevant to teaching at McGill, listed alphabetically by topic. You can also peruse the Policy on Assessment of Student Learning (PASL) site with additional resources.
• Student Accessibility & Achievement (SAA)
  • Access resources for Universal Design for Learning, Reasonable Consideration Requests, Exam Procedures, and FAQs.
• Library Services for Teaching
  • Information for new instructors, course readings and reserves, class screening and other information can be found on this McGill Libraries page.
• Teaching Remotely
  • A brief overview of available resources for those who need to make alternate arrangements for virtual/hybrid lectures, collaboration activities, and assignments.
• Ordering Course Materials
  • McGill’s Campus Store facilitates ordering course materials (i.e. textbooks and course packs). Instructors should submit orders at least eight (8) weeks prior to the beginning of classes to ensure supplies arrive on time.
• Exams
  • Information on preparing and submitting exams, exam scoring, and method of evaluation forms.
• ​​​​​​​Graduate Supervision
  • Learn more about the role of a supervisor, McGill policies and services, steps and milestones, frequently asked questions, and other resources on grad student mentorship.
• ​​​​​​​Teaching Assistant (TA) Resources
  • Training and resources are available on being a TA, including onboarding, rights and responsibilities, teaching strategies for learning engagement, course design, classroom management, assessment, and more.
• Generative AI in Teaching and Learning
  • Read about the ethical use of generative AI, AI literacy, and other topics that explore AI for classroom use.