Posted on February 24th, 2022
In this first episode of MADE for U of T, we hear from professor Marianne Hatzopoulou and her experience pivoting to a virtual video shoot. Her top tips include writing a script, setting up your space, and the value of tip sheets.
Posted on February 14th, 2022
UofT is currently in a procurement process to select the instutional discussion board/Question and Answer (Q&A) tool that will be licensed by the University. ACT, the group running the procurement process, are looking for your thoughts and feedback.
Posted on January 27th, 2022
As we return to in-person learning, you might consider implementing some ideas now to reduce the stress of any absences.
Posted on January 25th, 2022
Before your first in-person course session, review your lecture capture and self-filming options. These ideas will help you decide which one works best for you, your teaching, and your students.
Posted on January 21st, 2022
This week's Canvas Updates: Gradebook & SpeedGrader. This Week's Faculty Question: We have been recording our Zoom lectures and saving the recordings to the Zoom cloud.
Posted on January 10th, 2022
Learn about how the ETO's Educational Graphic and Media Developer can help elevate your content via our review and design process (and see an example with...eggs)!
Posted on January 7th, 2022
Cheryl Heeyeon Lee joins the EdTech Office (ETO) as our new Educational Graphic and Media Developer, Content Production.
Posted on December 9th, 2021
This week: Canvas Updates, This Week's Faculty Question: I created manual sections in my Quercus course and now my student list is not updating properly from ACORN.
Posted on December 8th, 2021
Creating strong instructional video content is definitely labor intensive but also can be very rewarding (learners report that they value the self-paced nature of video and appreciate being able to review as needed).
Posted on November 22nd, 2021
What are the Minerva online health and safety modules?
Posted on November 11th, 2021
This week: Canvas Profiles Reporting Interface, Crowdmark Download Text Responses, This Week's Faculty Question: How can I invite a guest speaker from another University to my Zoom lecture?
Posted on November 9th, 2021
It is a common refrain (isn't it?) - what will delight the EdTech-er in my life? Here are some of the fun things that have helped the ETO Team get through the COVID months. You might even find something here that sparks your imagination and makes your teaching (and meeting) a touch easier.