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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 content, create collaborative activities,…

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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 & Staff page for eligibility, access, and technical info…

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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 365 for Faculty & Staff page for eligibility, access, and technical info…

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Quercus Rubrics
Rubrics can be used for increasing grading efficiency, improving students’ understanding of expectations, and monito

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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 vendor relati…

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Cengage MindTap
Cengage MindTap is an optional integration in Quercus. Cengage MindTap provides direct single sign-on access to Cengage online c

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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, manage grades, an…

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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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, O…

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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 your …

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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 are using Quercus for an in-person quiz, test, exam, or o…

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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.  This page provides a list of feature options that can be mana…

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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 guide walks through the basics: signing in or crea…

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Institutional Resources 

Undergraduate Research Hub: a resource for faculty, librarians, staff and students to help them navigate undergraduate research at U of T. For faculty, topics include recruitment, management of student researchers, funding opportunities and opportunities to support students in research.

Experiential Learning Hub: a resource for faculty, librarians, staff and students to help them navigate experiential learning at U of T. It shares a typology for the different types of EL found at U of T along with resources for faculty, staff and librarians as they plan and implement an EL initiative.

Folio: is a new system that helps students elevate their University of Toronto experience; from exciting events and enriching clubs to personalized peer mentorship, supports to enhance their academic journey and experiential learning programs. Students are able to explore activities that align with their skills and interests, and seamlessly track their achievements via their Co-Curricular Record.

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