Engage students in learning through communication, interaction, active learning, collaboration, and group work.
Online course design involves creating learning experiences that support students in achieving intended learning outcomes through digital environments. As with any course, effective design begins with an understanding of the
A supportive departmental culture of teaching and learning creates opportunities for instructors to share experiences, learn from colleagues, reflect on their teaching practices, and contribute to teaching development. Such a
Teaching assistants (TAs) are essential partners in creating meaningful learning experiences for students. They often bring strong disciplinary knowledge but may have limited experience in teaching, classroom management, or inclusive
Developing and managing a teaching team involves considering a range of factors that contribute to an effective, well-functioning community of teachers. Key areas include establishing clear roles and responsibilities, fostering
Designing effective tutorials and labs requires more than assigning tasks to Teaching Assistants. It involves clarifying the purpose of these sessions within your course, aligning them with learning outcomes, and
Students bring diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, strengths, and needs to their courses. These differences can shape how students engage with course content, participate in learning activities, and demonstrate their knowledge
Microsoft OneDrive is integrated with Quercus (Canvas), allowing instructors to access and use Microsoft 365 files within their courses. You can use the integration to share OneDrive files as course
Microsoft OneDrive is available to U of T instructors through Microsoft 365. OneDrive provides cloud storage for your files and folders. Visit the U of T Microsoft 365 for Faculty
Microsoft Word is available to U of T instructors through Microsoft 365. You can use Word online or install the desktop and mobile apps. Visit the U of T Microsoft
Teaching disruptions affecting campus access, technology, materials, or communication can happen at any time. Academic continuity doesn’t necessarily mean continuing without interruption or moving online; the right response depends on
Piazza can be used for class announcements, questions, and discussion when teaching without Quercus. If you later use Quercus, you can connect your Piazza class to your Quercus course. This
Collaborative annotation allows students and instructors to add comments, questions, explanations, and other information to shared texts and digital materials. It can support active engagement, critical thinking, discussion, feedback, and
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