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Use Quercus Tools and Backchannels for Better Communication (in person)

January 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This drop-in session is part of the Start Strong: Learning Together Winter 2026 series, designed to help FASE instructors and teaching teams get their Quercus courses ready for the Winter 2026 term.

In this session, you will:

  • Compare the features and use cases of asynchronous communication tools in Quercus (Calendar, Inbox/Conversations, Announcements, and Discussions).
  • Explore backchannel tools for synchronous communication and student participation (Piazza Live Q&A, MS Teams Q&A. Zoom Whiteboard).

In person location: ETO Studio (BA 3116) | Bahen Centre for Information Technology | 40 St. George Street.

No registration required. Drop by any time during the scheduled window with your laptop and questions.

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ETO Filming Studio
Rm. 3116 Bahen Building | 40 St. George St.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E4 Canada
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