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Planning Online Learning
The following are suggested readings as a research-informed introduction to theory and practice of online learning. Community of Inquiry: Theoretical framework represents a process of creating a deep and meaningful learning experience throu…

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Microsoft Teams Meetings
Microsoft Teams Meetings sessions can be used for online/remote course delivery. This allows instructors to quickly enable remote learning for students by creating an audio or video meeting.  Advantages of using MS Teams Meetings:

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McGraw Hill Connect
McGraw-Hill Connect is an optional integration in Quercus, that provides instructors and students with access to course materials and learning activities developed by McGraw-Hill.  

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Library Reading List
The Library Reading List application manages course reserves material reserved through the University of Toronto Library’s Course Reserve and Syllabus Service System. This tool creates a single list of all the course materials yo

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iClicker
iClicker (commonly called “clickers”) is a classroom response system currently supported at the University of Toronto. iClicker Cloud works in combination with presentation software like PowerPoint or Keynote. Instructors use

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Crowdmark
Crowdmark is a collaborative online platform for exam administration, grading, data recording and analysis, returning exams and handling r

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What Is Active Learning at U of T? Active learning refers to instructional approaches that engage students in doing, observing, and reflecting—not just receiving information. It positions students as contributors to the learning process, ra…

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Quercus Sandbox Course
A Sandbox course is a space created for an individual instructor to experiment with Quercus, the Canvas-based teaching and learning environment.

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Quercus Rich Media Files – Videos and Pictures
Many instructors use rich media files (videos and pictures) as part of their teaching. While Quercus does not have the capacity to host many files, we have other institutional solutions that can provide a solution. We recommend al

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Quercus Redirect Tool
The Redirect tool allows instructors and course staff to add custom links to the course navigation menu. The custom links can be created for external web resources or other Quercus pages. This tool will save students from having to navig

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Quercus Course Data and Reports
  Instructors may want to access course data from Quercus to better understand student course interactions, the effectiveness of quiz questions or assignments, or review academic integrity related concerns. Reports can be gen

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Microsoft 365 Tools
  Microsoft 365, available to University of Toronto faculty, students, and staff, offers a variety of tools and applications, many of which can b

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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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