In January's Tip Sheet, we're talking return to in-person learning! We're covering some ideas on how to plan for the unexpected and how education technology tools can help you support and communicate with your students (see our EdTech ideas for teaching continuity) during the transition from online to in-person learning.
This newsletter covers different lecture capture options (there's a flow chart!), you'll meet our new staff member (it's Cheryl!), and learn more about how we can elevate your visual design to promote learning. |
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What is the right lecture capture solution for you?
You might be wondering how you can self-capture (record) your own teaching activities (perhaps relevant to accommodate students who miss a class). Proactively figuring out how - and practicing! - how you'll do this will serve both you and your students well in these times of uncertainty. While there are a lot of really great reasons why lecture (activity? it's more than just lecture capture, of course!) capture supports students (including promoting comprehension and supporting accessibility), a key reason is to help reduce stress as we resume on-campus learning.
Ask yourself:
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Text Description (and links) of the Flowchart:
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If you teach with digital projection, and are in an LSM Classrom (Confirm that you're in an LSM Classroom using LSM's Instructor Portal), then enable OpenCast (OCCS) in your Quercus course.
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If you teach with digital projection, and have someone to help you with filming in your classroom, then use Assisted (by TA or other) Self-Filming.
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If you teach with digital projection, but do not have someone to help with your filming, then use Screen Capture (you can download SnagIt).
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If you do not teach digitally, ask about the FASE Lecture Capture Program (see how to request lecture capture filming for hands-on teaching activities).
Audio Tip! If you are recording yourself, try to remember to repeat any questions from your audience - not only does this help the whole room understand what you're replying to, it ensures that the question will be part of any recording you're making. |
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Introducing Cheryl Heeyeon Lee!
The ETO is really, really excited to announce our new role AND our newest member of the ETO team. As the office has grown, we've realized that we have a real need for a full-time dedicated resource (and expert) in visual design, with the instructional design skills to back it up. And here we are! Cheryl Heeyeon Lee joins the EdTech Office (ETO) as our new Educational Graphic and Media Developer, Content Production. Read more about Cheryl. |
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How can the ETO help design visual elements that promote learning?
Who can you turn to for questions like this? An Educational Graphic and Media Developer! This role is a graphic designer who specializes in creating learning objects (figures, illustrations, animations, games, etc). They work together with subject matter experts and instructional designers to assess the current visuals used in your presentation and/or lessons and provide feedback for improvement based on Principles of Multimedia Learning.
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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)! |
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Low Effort, big impact tip
New tool in the O365 Toolbox: Visio
Looking for a quick, lightweight tool to help bring your diagram flows and processes to (visual) life? UofT has recently licensed a version of Visio as part of our O365 suite of tools.
Find (1) Visio via your O365 Waffle menu and then start (2) mapping from scratch or use (3) a pre-built template:
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LEAF Funding for Winter 2022 Seed Grants
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education (VPIUE) is pleased to announce that the Learning Education & Advancement Fund (LEAF) is now open for the Winter 2022 Seed Grant Cycle. Details can be found on the new LEAF website. Please read the full memo from Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, VPIUE and direct all LEAF questions to vp.iue@utoronto.ca.
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IT Tech Tip
UTORMFA Bypass Code Service Now Available
 The bypass code service for UTORMFA is now available. Users are encouraged to generate their bypass codes as soon as possible. These codes will allow you to login if your mobile device or hardware token is lost, broken or unavailable. Read more about MFA bypass codes.
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 Recording your in-person teaching
By Alli | January 21, 2022
You might be wondering how you can self-capture (record) your own teaching activities (perhaps relevant to accommodate students who miss a class). |
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 Weekly Quercus Update
By Anna | January 21, 2022
This week: Canvas Updates: Gradebook & SpeedGrader, This Week's Faculty Question: We have been recording our Zoom lectures and saving the recordings to the Zoom cloud. |
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 Howdy, Cheryl!
By Allison | January 07, 2022
Cheryl Heeyeon Lee joins the EdTech Office (ETO) as our new Educational Graphic and Media Developer, Content Production |
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This week's top EdTech questions
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How do I download my Zoom recordings? Cloud storage on all U of T Zoom Education accounts includes up to half a gig of storage with a 120 day retention period (see ACT's Zoom Information website for full details). As such, it's more of a temporary solution and not a way to archive your videos or host them for sharing. Because Quercus has a storage limit (3 GB per course), we also don't recommend uploading the videos directly to Quercus. Read more!
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How do I film in a teaching lab? This guide aims to provide some guidelines when it comes to planning and executing the filming of lab videos. Filming on location is more complicated than self-capturing or self-filming as you are often working with multiple people and filming a complex process. Having a plan for your video - equipment needed, storyboarding, creating a shot list, practicing editing, all are important to efficiently create videos filmed in teaching labs.
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How do I convert an existing @utoronto.ca basic Zoom account to a UofT pro account? This guide provides instructions on how to migrate a basic (unpaid/free) Zoom account that was created using your @utoronto.ca email address to a U of T pro (paid) account.
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How can I copy a quiz with a linked question bank from one course to another? As an instructor, you may want to reuse a quiz with a question bank that was used in a previous year's course. This guide outlines how you can use the Course Import tool to copy individual quizzes with linked question banks from one course directly into any active course in which you are enrolled.
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Visit the ETO's EdTech Events calendar for upcoming events related to teaching and education technology sessions, conferences, and deadlines. |
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How can the EdTech Office help?
Check out our service catalogue to get started:
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Book a consultation - We're happy to meet with you to discuss any element of your course (related to technology, of course!). We can help with your Quercus course, planning your online assessments, setting up your home recording station and more!
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Request a new Quercus course - We can create courses for both academic and administrative purposes (though for the latter you might also consider a Microsoft Team). If you're running a program, committee, group (especially one that has students), this might be a great hub for your work.
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Request guest Quercus Accounts - These can be used to provide access to external guests or to be used in testing.
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Participate in the Remote Editing Process - We've designed a remote editing process that begins with support as you to record your own content (from wherever) and ends with the Education Technology Office to provide editing services and posting to your Quercus course. This is ideal for trimming and cutting webinar recordings. Due to demand, we've decided to continue this service as a regular offering from the ETO.
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Looking for 1-1 support? We're happy to schedule individual (or teaching team) consultation(s) to review your course and current stage of design. You can also email us to get started! |
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