Educational Technology
Educational technology refers to the digital tools and platforms that support teaching and learning. At the University of Toronto, instructors have access to a curated collection of supported technologies known as the Academic Toolbox. These technologies support course design and delivery, communication and collaboration, assessment and feedback, student engagement, accessibility, and learning analytics. Explore the Academic Toolbox and find the resources and support available to help you get started or enhance your teaching.
U of T's Academic Toolbox
The Academic Toolbox brings together Microsoft 365, Quercus (Canvas), and a range of additional teaching and learning tools.
Explore Tools by Teaching & Learning Activity
Explore institutionally-selected and supported Academic Toolbox tools and features for common teaching and learning activities. Additional teaching and learning technologies may be available through your division or department and require local licensing, approval, or support.
| Tool Category | Tools & Features |
|---|---|
| Classroom Response | iClicker, Microsoft Forms |
| Discussion & Q&A | Quercus Discussions, Piazza, PeppeR, Microsoft Teams |
| Collaboration | Microsoft 365 Tools, Quercus Groups |
| Web Conferencing | Zoom, Microsoft Teams |
| Social Annotation | Hypothesis, Microsoft Word |
| Course Readings | Library Reading List, Quercus Files |
| Video & Media | MyMedia, Opencast, Microsoft Clipchamp, TechSmith Snagit |
| Coding Notebooks | JupyterHub |
| Portfolios | Quercus Portfolios, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft OneDrive |
| Group & Peer Assessment | Quercus Groups, peerScholar, Team Up! |
| Assessment & Quizzing | Quercus Assignments, Quercus Quizzes, WeBWorK, Microsoft Forms |
| Assignment Submission & Grading | Quercus Assignments, Quercus Rubrics, Quercus SpeedGrader, Quercus Gradebook |
| Similarity Checking | Turnitin |
| Learning Analytics | Quercus New Analytics, Quercus Data Insights |
| Accessibility | Microsoft Accessibility Checker, Quercus Accessibility Checker, Microsoft Immersive Reader |
Get Support
Are you a student? Visit the Student Support page for help with Quercus and other teaching and learning technologies.
Email q.help@utoronto.ca to create a support ticket.
Find support available through your campus or division.
Explore educational technology resources.