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Tune into Teaching: Designing for Inclusion with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox
August 19 @ 11:10 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Facilitators:
Samantha Chang, Team Lead, Pedagogy and Educational Technologies, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
Marko Piljevic, Educational Technology Analyst, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
Maryam Shafiei, Educational Technology Analyst, Teaching, Learning & Technology, CTSI
This session explores how Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox can support more inclusive and accessible course design practices. Building from foundational Quercus skills, the session will highlight practical strategies for organizing course content, communicating expectations, supporting student learning, and creating clearer pathways for engagement. Participants will explore Quercus, Microsoft 365, and educational technology tools that can support inclusive teaching practices at U of T.
The session will begin with an overview and demonstration of key tools and design approaches, followed by a hands-on, application-focused portion where participants can explore features and reflect on their own teaching contexts.
| Video Link | Video Description | Resource Files |
|---|---|---|
| Tune into Teaching: Designing for Inclusion with Quercus and the Academic Toolbox | This session explores how Quercus and U of T’s Academic Toolbox can support more inclusive and accessible course design practices. Building from foundational Quercus skills, the session will highlight practical strategies for organizing course content, communicating expectations, supporting student learning, and creating clearer pathways for engagement. Participants will explore Quercus, Microsoft 365, and educational technology tools that can support inclusive teaching practices at U of T. |
