Start Strong with your Quercus Course this winter!
The ETO is offering another round of Start Strong: Learning Together sessions to help FASE instructors and teaching teams get their Quercus courses ready for the Winter 2026 term.
These informal, hands-on drop-in sessions are built around the Start Strong asynchronous modules and the Quercus Start-of-Term Checklist for Instructors, providing targeted, practical support in three key areas: course setup, assessment setup, and communication tools.
New for Winter 2026
To make it easier for instructors to attend, no registration is required and sessions are now offered in a drop-in format. Just drop by at any time during the posted session window and bring your laptop and your questions!
Sessions are still offered both online (via Zoom) and in person in the ETO Studio (BA 3116, Bahen Centre).
Want a reminder? Use the links provided below to add sessions to your calendar, so you don’t miss the ones you plan to attend.
Session information
Theme 1: Build and Organize Your Course: From Template to Homepage
Get hands-on with the FASE Quercus course template, streamline your course navigation, and build an accessible homepage.
- In Person: Tuesday, December 16, 2:00–3:00 pm EST (BA3116)
- Online: Thursday, December 18, 11:00 am–12:00 pm EST (Zoom)
Theme 2: Set Up and Manage Assessments and Grading in Quercus
Choose the right tools (Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions, and Crowdmark) for your online and in-person assessments, set up a weighted Gradebook, and streamline grading and feedback.
- In Person: Tuesday, January 6, 2:00–3:00 pm EST (BA3116)
- Online: Wednesday, January 7, 11:00 am–12:00 pm EST (Zoom)
Theme 3: Use Quercus Tools and Backchannels for Better Communication
Explore Quercus communication tools (Announcements, Calendar, Inbox, Discussions), plus strategies for using backchannels like MS Teams and Piazza.
- In Person: Wednesday, January 7, 2:00–3:00 pm EST (BA3116)
- Online: Thursday, January 8, 11:00 am–12:00 pm EST (Zoom)
Can’t attend?
These sessions are interactive and they will not be recorded. If you can’t make a session, and are interested in this topic, please book a consultation.