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 […]

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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

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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

Reassessing Assessment

U of T faculty members reflect on their experiences creating assessment in an online teaching environment. Resources can be found at the bottom of the page. Safieh Moghaddam, Assistant Professor,

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U of T faculty members reflect on their experiences creating assessment in an online teaching environment. Resources can be found at the bottom of the page. Safieh Moghaddam, Assistant Professor,

Considerations for Large Courses

Planning 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

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Planning 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

Letter Grades in Quercus

Using letter grades in Quercus can result in unexpected numeric grades or grade displays in the Gradebook and SpeedGrader. Important: Do not enter letter grades directly in the Gradebook or

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Using letter grades in Quercus can result in unexpected numeric grades or grade displays in the Gradebook and SpeedGrader. Important: Do not enter letter grades directly in the Gradebook or

Gathering Formative Feedback with Mid-Course Evaluations

Mid-course evaluations are generally informal, qualitative evaluations (but can include quantitative questions) created and administered by the instructor sometime near or shortly before the mid-point of the course. These evaluations

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Assessing Course Development

Assessing Course Development and New Teaching Practices Assessing the success of a new course, assignment, or teaching strategy can provide valuable information for your own teaching development and for formal

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Online Assessment Tools

ACT Major Projects – Update There is currently an ongoing RFx review of Online Grading Solutions for the Academic Toolbox. Please see the Academic & Collaborative Technologies (ACT) Major Projects

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ACT Major Projects – Update There is currently an ongoing RFx review of Online Grading Solutions for the Academic Toolbox. Please see the Academic & Collaborative Technologies (ACT) Major Projects

Plagiarism Detection

Plagiarism Detection Tool The University’s plagiarism detection tool is an electronic resource that assists in the detection and deterrence of plagiarism. Instructors using this tool can create an Assignment in

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Assessing Online Learning

Assessments are a crucial component of student learning. In offering students feedback and grades, we gauge their understanding of the material at hand and support their development in our courses.

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Assessments are a crucial component of student learning. In offering students feedback and grades, we gauge their understanding of the material at hand and support their development in our courses.

Accessibility Guidelines for Teaching and Learning

Introduction: What is Accessibility? Accessibility is about creating inclusive learning environments that support the participation of all students, including those with visible and invisible disabilities. Accessibility ensures that everyone can

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Online Course Design Guidelines

The following guidelines provide a roadmap for instructors during the course design process or as a “self-evaluation” tool to assist instructors in revision of an existing online course using the

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The following guidelines provide a roadmap for instructors during the course design process or as a “self-evaluation” tool to assist instructors in revision of an existing online course using the