Recent updates
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What should I do if I can't see my courses?
Updated onArticleCanvas/Quercus is an information display system. This means that all the pieces of information that are "contained" in the Q actually come from other U of T systems and databases. Student information comes from ACORN, for example (if you are a student who can't see their course, please contact your registrar and then conf. Instructor data, however, comes from ROSI. Before you'll see your courses in Quercus, you need to be enrolled as the Instructor (or co-ordinator) of that course.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Account Support
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Accommodate follow up conversation and questions
Updated onArticleOne of the things that is most missed online is that one-to-one connection; this is especially noticeable at the end of "class" when you cannot simply walk up to your instructor and ask follow up questions. To mimic this time of connection, you might consider alternate ways of building and maintaining this process.
Teaching with Technology Resources Synchronous Online Activities (Webinars, livestreaming, etc.) After your session
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Design your (alternative or traditional) assessment strategy
Updated onArticleAnecdotally, we have learned that more feedback opportunities provide grade transparency for students and creates a steady information flow in an environment in which student-teacher communication is crucial to success. Visit CTSI's guide for Assessing Learning to learn more about designing alternatives for graded assessments, feedback and checks for understanding, and using Rubrics to support students and faculty.
Teaching with Technology Resources Online/Remote Course Design How to assess learning
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Tips to students for online learning
Updated onArticleWe care about your transition to the University of Toronto online environment and want to assist you in your learning during these challenging times. We hope that you will find this guide to online learning useful.
Teaching with Technology Resources Online/Remote Course Design How to plan your course
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How do I add external tools to my Quercus course?
Updated onArticleExternal tools can be added to Quercus either in the assignment creation process or through the Navigation tab in settings. Please keep in mind that not all external tools are integrated into Quercus (eg. Crowdmark) and you will have to request for access to these tools. Please also check the Edtech Catalogue for a list of supported tools that are available for use.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Administration
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Mirror your iPad to your computer
Updated onArticleLooking to mirror your iPad to your computer? Displaying your iPad on a computer offers you the capability to choose from two sources to screenshare when using Zoom, MS Teams etc. This article describes and compares three applications that can be used for screen mirroring your iPad to your computer.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Creating video content
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How to resolve application sharing issues with Catalina (iOS) (Prof. Dionne Aleman)
Updated onArticleWe wish we'd thought of it, but we didn't! This technique was documented by Prof. Aleman and resolve the issues experience while attempting to do screen sharing in webinar tools.
Teaching with Technology Resources Examples from Colleagues Webinar Tools
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Mentee Tips
Updated onArticleWhat is the TEAL COP Mentorship? Each year, mentors and mentees are matched based on interests, experience, and course type. These mentorships are informal and mentee-driven, with the goal that it will help with the (re)development and implementation of your projects. If you are interested in joining the TEAL COP, please email [email protected].
Teaching with Technology Resources TEAL (Technology Enhanced Active Learning) Resources How to get the most out of your Mentorship
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How can I submit handwritten (or paper-based) work?
Updated onArticleYour instructor might encourage you to submit handwritten (or other paper-based) work. But how do you get it from your desk to the instructor? Usually, you will submit a digital version of your work via an online tool (like Quercus' Quiz or Assignment tool, or perhaps Crowdmark). The trick is to get that paper version into a digital version, legibly, to ensure that you receive full credit for your work. This guide documents some recommendations, but your instructor might have specific requirements for your submission. You should double-check in each of your courses, for each of your assignments, to confirm that you are submitting according to that assessment's specific guidelines.
Teaching with Technology Resources Assessments (quizzes, tests, final assessments, etc) Guides to share with students
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What to consider before you implement online proctoring
Updated onArticleU of T currently has agreements with two online proctoring services (who have been fully vetted for information security and data management practices): Examity and ProctorU (see CTSI's "Online Proctoring Guidelines" for full details regarding governance, academic integrity, and service agreements).
Teaching with Technology Resources Assessments (quizzes, tests, final assessments, etc) Online Proctoring