EdTech Blog
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?
Allison Van Beek is the new ETO Director
On July 05, 2022, Tom Coyle, Vice Dean, Undergraduate, FASE announced that Allison has accepted a new role at the Education Technology Office! Read Tom’s announcement below.
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.
Drop in for a chat about chatting!
While teaching remotely (e.g. via Zoom or Teams) during the pandemic, many instructors observed an increase in student participation via the ‘chat’ function. Thanks to this functionality, more students actively asked and answered questions when classes were online than when classes were held on campus.