Academic Toolbox

Lessons Learned from the Session: Using Crowdmark for Collaborative In-Class Activities at Scale at Crowdmark Community Conference 2025

July 23, 2025

Yun discusses her takeaways from the session at Crowdmark Community Conference 2025. She shares how it was eye-opening to see Crowdmark being used to support group collaboration during class time.

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Tips to safely implement un-vetted tools in your course

August 15, 2022

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.  

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Announcing the 2022/2023 Academic Toolbox

June 24, 2022

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.

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Crowdmark available Faculty-wide!

September 22, 2020

Crowdmarkhas been officially licensed across the Faculty for the current academic year.

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How to safely implement non-vetted tools in your course

August 11, 2020

Thinking about using a non-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 using our practical safety suggestions.

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