EdTech Blog
Greetings, Kris Calanza!
Kris is joining us at the ETO’s Audio Visual Technician. You’ll see him across campus doing lecture capture and supporting our media development projects. Let’s learn a bit more about Kris!
Faculty Question of the Week (September 15, 2022)
How can I change the name of my course after combining (cross-listing) all the LEC sections?
Quercus Updates (August 2022)
This update: Quercus Rich Content Editor & Gradebook Updates and Crowdmark Randomized Questions
Let’s Chat about Chatting! (Session Review)
On August 17, 2022, Anna facilitated the ETO’s first in-person ETO session in…well, a while! The session focused on bringing a popular feature of online synchronous sessions into the physical classroom: the backchannel chat.
Faculty Question of the Week (August 25, 2022)
Can I insert a direct link to a module text header on a page or announcement?
Make your own Meet the Instructor Video
For both online and in person classes, we recommend two videos to kickstart your course:
Tips to safely implement un-vetted tools in your course
Thinking about using a un-vetted, third-party tool in your course? Give this post a read to ensure you are implementing these tools according to U of T’s guidelines for third party tools and implementing the ETO’s practical risk-mitigation suggestions. We want you to use great tools in your course – but safely, securely, and thoughtfully.
Faculty Question of the Week (August 11, 2022)
How can I bulk update the assignment due dates for the assignments I copied over from last year’s course?
Start Strong: The Sophomore Edition
This initiative (led by Anna) combines asynchronous, self-directed online modules (learn more about the Start Strong modules) with synchronous, virtual collaboration, and brainstorming sessions (register for the session below).
Faculty Question of the Week (July 28, 2022)
How can I add polls to my MS Teams meeting ahead of my lecture?
Call for 2022/2023 Lecture Capture Program!
Every summer, the ETO calls for instructors interested in participating in the lecture capture program.
Faculty Question of the Week (July 14, 2022)
How can I limit page and module access to specific groups of students in my Quercus course?