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What is Generative AI?
Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence that can generate new content, such as text, computer code, images, or music. It uses algorithms to learn patterns from existing data and then generate novel, real…
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ResourcesWhat is Generative Artificial Intelligence and what application does it have for classroom instruction & learning?
Tools that leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models to generate new code or text (e.g.,…
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ResourcesResilient course design is a framework for understanding how to design courses that account for variability in conditions. A resilient course design can reduce workload later in the term by preemptively putting in place processes for handli…
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ResourcesCollaborative annotation (or social annotation) tools are available to support community learning and collaboration on digital content. These tools make it possible for multiple collaborators to comment or annotate in the same document and…
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ResourcesAccess Quercus:
□ Log in with your UTORid and password at q.utoronto.ca
Pre-Course:
□ Contact your Divisional Educational Technology Support staff member for questions about setting up your Quercus course.□ Contact your Faculty Liaison Libr…
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ResourcesPlanning and Delivering Your Course
Many of the resources on this site can support the planning and delivery of a large class, whether online or in-person. You could start by reviewing:
Active Learning at the University of Toronto
Course…
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ResourcesLetter Grades
A number of potential issues regarding the use of letter grades in Quercus have been identified. Problems can occur when using the Gradebook or the SpeedGrader.
Attention all instructors using letter grades in Quercus:
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ResourcesThis resource has been developed to help guide instructors’ preparations and decision-making when designing a course for online/remote delivery and taking into account students who may have different learning and access needs based on techn…
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ResourcesU of T Quercus: Integrated Tools to Facilitate Teaching and Learning
The University of Toronto’s academic technology toolbox is powered by Quercus.
Quercus is based on the Canvas Learning Management Engine by Instructure, which offers adv…
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ResourcesTool Finder
Are you wondering which tools to choose to achieve learning goals for your course? Use our Tool Finder to see guides for the various tools in our Academic Toolbox. You can also reach out for guidance on using the tools that bes…
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ResourcesThis page contains recordings of workshops from the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (CTSI) and their associated resources, covering various aspects of teaching and learning, as well as Quercus and the Academic Toolbox.
Some of ou…
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ResourcesView Quercus Course Templates
We have created course templates to provide instructors and instructional staff with a framework for using the Quercus tools to build their own course sites. View the course templates using the links below, and…
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