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

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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,

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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

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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

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.

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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

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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

Teaching Without Quercus

This resource provides guidance and alternative tools for instructors teaching without Quercus. It may also be helpful for maintaining teaching and learning when Quercus service is temporarily interrupted. The sections

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Exporting Your Quercus (Canvas) ePortfolio

What’s Changing Quercus (Canvas) ePortfolios will be removed on December 30, 2026. A new Portfolio tool is now available in Quercus. Important: Your existing ePortfolio will not transfer automatically to

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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

Quercus (Canvas) Quick Guide

Use this quick guide to get started with Quercus and find guidance for preparing and teaching your course. What is Quercus? Quercus is the University of Toronto’s learning management system

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Use this quick guide to get started with Quercus and find guidance for preparing and teaching your course. What is Quercus? Quercus is the University of Toronto’s learning management system

Quercus (Canvas) Course Templates and Examples

Use Quercus course templates to help structure and organize your course, or explore example courses for ideas about course design and organization. Quercus Course Templates CTSI provides two Quercus course

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