EdTech Blog
Faculty Question of the Week (March 13, 2025)
Can students see my feedback in SpeedGrader before grades are released?
Faculty Question of the Week (January 30, 2025)
Why can’t I upload a file to my course?
Updating your migrated MS Stream Classic video links in Quercus
What is happening? Review the decision tree for key actions related to updating your MS Stream video links.
How lighting, audio, & camera settings impact talking-head video quality
ETO’s Education Media Specialist, James, shares behind-the-scenes hardward upgrades that improve our production quality of “talking-head” educational videos. We’ll use a recent example, a video created for Professor Alan Chong from Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP). James will discuss the technical setup for lighting, audio and camera, and how each contributes to the quality of the final video.
Welcome to the ETO, Yun!
Yun is starting her 19-month secondment in ETO as an Educational Technologist (as Irina has moved onto a new role at UTM). You will likely see her responding to inquiries sent to fase.edtech@utoronto.ca. As she gets settled, she’ll also be updating our support documentation, authoring new guides, and running Quercus Toolbox consultation meetings.
Lessons learned from TESS 2024
ETO member, Maggie, shares her experience of attending the TESS 2024 Conference (November 5 and 6, 2024). She summarizes memorable conference sessions and key takeaways from the event.
Faculty Question of the Week (November 21, 2024)
What is a video release form and should I use it for my project?
Hi! Meet the ETO’s new Work Study Students
Learn more about our three new ETO Work Study students.
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.
Faculty Question of the Week (Sept 19, 2024)
Why isn’t SpeedGrader loading in my course?
Upcoming (virtual) session: Assessment and Grading with Crowdmark
You’re Invited! Join us for: Assessment and Grading with Crowdmark Crowdmark is delivering an exclusive session for faculty and staff at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Whether you’re a […]
Faculty Question of the Week (Sept 5, 2024)
What apps or software can I use on my Mac computer to self-capture?