EdTech Tools
The ETO Content Production Team tests out ClipChamp
Key takeaways after testing ClipChamp:
Each member of the ETO Content Production tested out a few different features of ClipChamp which we then discussed as a team. Below, expand the accordion items to read up on the features that were explored and our key observations.
Ouriginal to Turnitin Transition (as of Sept 01, 2024)
The University of Toronto is transitioning its plagiarism detection tool from Ouriginal to Turnitin, effective September 1, 2024.
Compare and select your tech tools with our handy comparison tables
Over the years, we’ve developed a special collection of comparison tables that compare and assist you in selecting a tool.
Creating video content with AI tools
Explore a new video AI tool and consider possible production implications in the future.
What’s new in Crowdmark for Fall 2023?
The Crowdmark license has been renewed for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering for the 2023-2024 Academic year. Learn how to connect your Quercus courses for the new term and read this blog post to find out what’s new in Crowdmark.
Register now for upcoming Online Proctoring Solution Vendor Demonstrations
The University is currently conducting a procurement process to select one or more Online Proctoring Solutions. As part of the process, members of the UofT community are invited to attend presentations and demonstrations by short-listed suppliers.
Thinking about Crowdmark this year?
Let us know if you are planning to use Crowdmark – you don’t even need to know which class you’ll be teaching – by submitting a Crowdmark interest form.
Announcing the 2022/2023 Academic Toolbox
As instructors begin their planning for the 2022-2023 academic year, Academic and Collaborative Technologies (ACT) wanted to provide a reference guide sharing which tools are available (with support) as part of the University’s Academic Toolbox.
Do you use Overleaf? (Survey Results)
The goal of this survey was to explore whether a tool of this type would be useful to the Faculty. In total, 199 people responded to the survey.
Exploring Captioning and Transcription Tools
This blog summarizes the webinar by Tamara Bahr, Ben Poynton and Shayne Trainand on different captioning tools available to use by us.
Troubleshooting Reporting for your SCORM Module
SCORM and Quercus aren’t always the best of friends – but this article includes some tips to help them play nicely together.
Virtual Labs: Labster Under the Lens
Teaching concepts online without hands-on experimentation can be challenging. However, Labster can offer an online alternative with their virtual lab simulations. This session features instructors who have used Labster in their courses, their experiences, and their students’ perceptions on the virtual lab platform.