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How can I copy a quiz with a linked question bank from one course to another?
Updated onArticleAs an instructor, you may want to reuse a quiz with a question bank that was used in a previous year's course. This guide outlines how you can use the Course Import tool to copy individual quizzes with linked question banks from one course directly into any active course in which you are enrolled.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Quizzes
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How can I report MyMedia video playback issues?
Updated onArticleMyMedia is a video hosting and archive platform for the University of Toronto's media content. You can upload both video and audio files to MyMedia. If you or your students are experiencing technical issues with content that you've shared on MyMedia (i.e., with video content access or with video playback), please ask them to follow the steps below.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) MyMedia Troubleshooting
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How can I embed a clock widget into a Quercus page?
Updated onArticleThis guide provides a quick overview of how to add a clock widget to your home page.
Why would you want to add a date and time widget? All dates and times throughout your Quercus courses are displayed according the course's respective time zone. At UofT, this is Eastern Standard Time. This means that if you've set an assignment due date to 11:59 pm (EST), students will see this due date as 11:59 pm regardless of their time zones. Embedding a clock with the course local time on your home page (and/or to assignment descriptions) can help students in other time zones manage their assignment deadlines.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Administration
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How can I add a time limit for my quiz?
Updated onArticleYou can set a time limit by entering the number of minutes students have to complete the entire quiz.
Timed quizzes begin once a student begins the exam and will not be paused if the student navigates away from the quiz. If no time limit is set, students will have unlimited time to complete the quiz.
During a quiz, students will see a Quiz Timer so they can keep track of time, and if a student opens a new window or closes the quiz, the timer does not pause.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Quizzes
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How do I record a quick video to share via an Announcement?
Updated onArticleYou can create "on-the-fly" videos using the Rich Content Editor (available in any Quercus tool with a text editor). This tool can easily help you create video or audio-only content.
We recommend using this tool when:
- the media content is less than 15 minutes long
- you have a stable Internet connection when you record the media
- the content is informal, unscripted or unpolished
- the content is only relevant to the current quarter or section
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Announcements
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Incorporate quick active learning activities in your synchronous session
Updated onArticleThese are examples of different types of activities that can be easily implemented in a synchronous session to increase student engagement.
To use these activities, download the Powerpoint template below: OnlineActiveLearningActivities_examples.pptx. This template has all of the activities incorporated and how to use them. Feel free to customise and add your own content, then share with your students in your online session!
Teaching with Technology Resources Synchronous Online Activities (Webinars, livestreaming, etc.) During your session
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How do I request a Microsoft Team?
Updated onArticleMS Teams can be requested for non-academic use. If you have an academic (for use in a course) requirement, please contact [email protected] to discuss.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Teams
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How do I securely share files in Quizzes and Assignments?
Updated onArticleIf you're uploading files to your quiz, the following recommendations will ensure the highest possible security for your files. These guidelines are of particular importance if you are uploading a file to an area that is locked or unpublished, except for a specific availability window.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Files
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What types of quizzes or surveys can I create in a course?
Updated onArticleWhen creating a quiz within Quercus, there are four different Quiz types to choose from. The Quiz type you choose will be dependant on if the answers are for practice, will be graded, or if you are sourcing information from students. Please note that we are recommending the use of Classic Quizzes and not New Quizzes.
The four types of Quizzes are: Practice Quiz, Graded Quiz, Practice Survey, and Ungraded Survey.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Quizzes
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Login to your Microsoft Account
Updated onArticleThis guide walks you through logging in to U of T's Office 365 tool set. Please note that officially, the O365 tool suite is supported by Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration (EASI) (and not via the FASE EdTech Office) and full support for the suite can be found via their Microsoft 365 support page or by submitting a technical support ticket. After logging in, you might choose to download the apps that you'll be using versus using the web app versions (but this is personal preference).
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Before you Begin