Microsoft OneDrive in Quercus (Canvas)
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
Teaching with Technology
Welcome to the Academic Toolbox
You can view our articles related to Teaching with Technology below. If you are looking for support with a specific tool in the Quercus Academic Toolbox, visit our Tool Guides to search by name or category.
Microsoft OneDrive
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
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
Divisionally-Selected Tools
This page provides information for divisionally supported educational technology tools across the University of Toronto. Teaching tools whose availability, licensing, and support depend on your division, campus, or a specific
Quercus (Canvas)
Quercus is the University of Toronto’s learning management system (LMS), powered by Canvas. Instructors can use Quercus to organize and share course materials, communicate with students, support activities and assessments,
Microsoft 365 Tools
Microsoft 365 provides a suite of tools available to the U of T community for creating and sharing content, collaborating, communicating, and supporting teaching and learning. Microsoft 365 tools include
Academic Continuity Planning
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
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for In-Person Assessments
Beginning August 7, 2026, U of T’s multi-factor authentication (UTORMFA) is required when signing in to Quercus, including when connected to U of T wired or wireless networks. If you
Quercus (Canvas) Feature Options
Some Quercus (Canvas) features and functionality are optional or new and can be toggled on or off by instructors in their courses, as covered in the Canvas feature option guide.
Using Piazza Without Quercus
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