Quercus Training

Training Sessions
Faculty Consultations
Department Presentations
Previous Presentations/Workshops
Additional Resources


Training Sessions
 

Topic

Description

Tools

Quercus Drop-Ins on Zoom
March 20, 2024
11 am - 12 noon and 2 - 3 pm


 

Have questions about end of term steps for your Quercus course? Want to discuss recommended strategies and approaches to using Quercus and related instructional technologies for next term? Join us for an informal drop-in session. 



Quercus
 

Technology Innovation Showcase
April 23, 2024
1 - 2:30 pm

Join us for an informative session that will highlight how UTM instructors are integrating new technologies into their courses for assignments and instruction. Discuss innovative new ideas on how technology can be used effectively to support and enhance instructional practices. Learn about potential challenges and additional resources that are needed to support these types of activities. This session will be available to attend in person (UTM Library Lower Level Smart Classroom) or online (Zoom).


 

Quercus
 

Quercus QuickStart
April 30, 2024
2 - 3 pm


 

Need to get your Quercus course up and running quickly? Want to add content and set up a welcoming Homepage? Join us for an overview to get your Quercus course ready for the new semester.



Quercus
 

Course Content and Organization in Quercus
May 1, 2024
2 - 3 pm

Join us to discuss strategies to structure and organize your Quercus course to support the student learning journey! We’ll discuss creating a home page that connects students to resources and how to set up your navigation menu, as well as using modules and pages to organize your content.


 

Quercus
 

Quercus Assessments
May 2, 2024
2 - 3 pm

 

Quizzes, assignments, group work, moderation! There are many different options for creating assessments within your Quercus course. Join us for an in-depth exploration of assignment types and best practices for assessment in Quercus. 



Quercus
 

Quercus Drop-In
May 6, 2024
2 - 3 pm

Have questions about your Quercus course? Want to discuss any aspect of Quercus or related instructional technologies to support student learning? Join us for an informal drop-in session. 


 

Quercus
 

Quercus Drop-In
May 14, 2024
2 - 3 pm

 

Have questions about your Quercus course? Want to discuss any aspect of Quercus or related instructional technologies to support student learning? Join us for an informal drop-in session. 



Quercus
 

Quercus QuickStart
June 24, 2024
2 - 3 pm


 

Need to get your Quercus course up and running quickly? Want to add content and set up a welcoming Homepage? Join us for an overview to get your Quercus course ready for the new semester.



Quercus
 

Quercus Assessments
June 25, 2024
2 - 3 pm

 

Quizzes, assignments, group work, moderation! There are many different options for creating assessments within your Quercus course. Join us for an in-depth exploration of assignment types and best practices for assessment in Quercus. 



Quercus
 

Quercus Drop-In
July 3, 2024
2 - 3 pm

Have questions about your Quercus course? Want to discuss any aspect of Quercus or related instructional technologies to support student learning? Join us for an informal drop-in session. 


 

Quercus
 

Quercus Drop-In
July 9, 2024
2 - 3 pm

 

Have questions about your Quercus course? Want to discuss any aspect of Quercus or related instructional technologies to support student learning? Join us for an informal drop-in session. 



Quercus
 

UTM Quercus Self-Paced Modules
(for Instructors)

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Asynchronous Online

You will be added to the course within 1-2 business days and will receive an invitation to join on your Quercus Dashboard.



Quercus
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Faculty Consultations

We are happy to meet with faculty for one-to-one consultations to answer questions about Quercus and to discuss instructional technology solutions and strategies to meet teaching and learning goals.

To book a time please contact us via email – utml.instructech@utoronto.ca and let us know how we can help.

 

Department Presentations

To book a time for your departmental instructional technology chat / update / discussion, please contact us via email – utml.instructech@utoronto.ca and let us know how we can help.

Please visit the U. of T. Global Event calendar for additional upcoming training sessions offered at U. of T.

 

Previous Presentations/Workshops

  • March 7, 2024 - Creating an Equitable and Inclusive Online Learning Environment for Students (Co-sponsored by RGASC, the UTM Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and UTM Library & Instructional Technologies)
  • February 27, 2024 - Accommodations using AIMS and Accessibility in Quercus (Co-sponsored by Accessibility Services (UTM) and UTM Library & Instructional Technologies)
  • February 13, 2024 - Grading and Gradebook Tools
  • January 23, 2024 - Quality Quercus Quizzes
  • January 16, 2024 - Quercus Groups and Group Assignments
  • January 9, 2024 - Quercus Assignments
  • January 8, 2024 - Quercus QuickStart
  • January 5, 2024 - Quercus Drop-In
  • January 4, 2024 - Quercus Drop-In
  • December 13, 2023 - Everything you need to know about Quercus Course Content
  • December 12, 2023 - Course Organizaton and Design in Quercus
  • November 21, 2023 - Quercus Analytics
  • November 7, 2023 - Quercus Gradebook Tools
  • October 24, 2023 - Privacy and Security Considerations when using Technology to Teach
  • October 4, 2023 - Quercus Quizzes Drop-In (on Zoom)
  • October 3, 2023 - Quercus Assignments Drop-In (on Zoom)
  • September 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2023 - Quercus Drop-In Clinic (In person)
  • August 30, 2023 - Quercus Drop-In Session (Zoom)
  • August 29, 2023 - Quercus Drop-In Session (Zoom)
  • August 25, 2023 - Quercus Analytics – Insightful Data Analysis
  • August 24, 2023 - Exploring Quercus Assessments
  • August 23, 2023 - Everything you need to know about Quercus Course Content  
  • August 22, 2023 - Course Organization and Design in Quercus
  • May 10, 2023 - Quercus QuickStart Part 2 – Structure, Assess, Grade
  • May 2, 2023 - Quercus QuickStart Part 1 – Build, Organize, Connect
  • April 25, 2023 - UTM Technology Innovation Showcase
  • March 9, 2023 - Using Peer Assessments to Support Student Learning Session (Co-sponsored by UTM Library & Instructional Technologies and RGASC)
  • February 14, 2023 - Rubrics - Ask Me Anything Session (Co-sponsored by UTM Library & Instructional Technologies and RGASC)
  • January 3, 4, & 5, 2023 - Quercus Online Drop-In Sessions
  • December 5 & 7, 2022 - Quercus Assignments and Quizzes Drop-In Session
  • November 30 & December 5, 2022 - Quercus Drop-In Session
  • August 29, 2022 - Leveraging the Power of Quercus Groups
  • August 25, 2022 - Quercus Gradebook Tools
  • August 24, 2022 - Assignments in Quercus
  • August 23, 2022 - Quizzes and Surveys in Quercus
  • June 28, 2022 - Quercus QuickStart - Setting Up your Quercus Course
  • May 16 & 17, 2022 - Quercus QuickStart Part 2 – Structure, Assess, Grade
  • May 2 & 3, 2022 - Quercus QuickStart Part 1 – Build, Organize, Connect
  • April 21, 2022 - UTM Technology Innovation Showcase
  • April 5 & 7, 2022 - Quercus Final Exam Drop-In Session
  • March 22, 2022 - Analytics - Quercus (Canvas) Functionalities and Limitations
  • March 15, 2022 - Quercus Gradebook Tools
  • February 10 & 16, 2022 - Quercus Deferred Final Exams Session
  • January 6, 11, 20 & 25, 2022 - UTM Instructor Support Drop-Ins (Co-sponsored by TLC, UTM Library, and UTM I&ITS)
  • December 8, 15, 2021 & January 4, 5, 6, 2022 - Quercus Drop-In Clinics
  • December 7, 2021 - Zoom – Setting up and running online sessions with students (Co-sponsored with I&ITS CRT) 
  • November 23, 2021 - Analytics - Quercus (Canvas) Functionalities and Limitations
  • November 16, 2021 - Setting up your Quercus (Canvas) Final Assignment or Quiz
  • October 6, 2021 - Quercus Assignment Workshop
  • October 5, 2021 - Quercus Quiz Workshop
  • September 22, 2021 - Library 101 Session: Navigating Quercus: Tips for Students
  • September 9, 14, 23 & 28, 2021 - UTM Instructor Support Drop-Ins (Co-sponsored by TLC, UTM Library, and UTM I&ITS)
  • September 1, 2021 - Online Help Session for Instructors (co-sponsored with TLC/RGASC)
  • August 24, 30 & 31, 2021 - UTM Tech2Teach Series: Zoom - A Lightweight/Heavyweight Contender - You Decide (Co-sponsored with I&ITS CRT)
  • August 26, 2021 - UTM Tech2Teach Series: Explore New Tools and Features in Quercus and the U. of T. Academic Toolbox
  • August 23, 2021 - UTM Tech2Teach Series: Assess Student Work and Provide Feedback in Quercus
  • August 20, 2021 - UTM Tech2Teach Series: Connect and Communicate with Students using Quercus
  • August 19, 2021 - UTM Tech2Teach Series: Build Your Quercus Course - Organize Your Content  
  • June 14 & 15, 2021 - Final & Deferred Exams Resources and Drop in Sessions
  • June 2 & 3, 2021 - Webinar & Web conferencing Solution: Presentation by Zoom Inc. (presented by C.T.S.I.)
  • April 28, 2021 - Getting Ready to Teach this Summer: Lessons from the Past Year (Sponsored by RGASC)
  • April 20, 2021 - Teaching with Technology Showcase (Teaching and Learning Collaboration Event)
  • March 12, 19 & 26, 2021 - Zoom Q&A Drop-In Session (Presented by UTM I&ITS)
  • March 22, 2021 - Focus on Learning through Alternative Assessments (Co-sponsored with RGASC)
  • March 3, 2021 - Quercus Integration Process and Use of Cloud-Based Technologies
  • March 2, 2021 - Leveraging Rubrics to Support Student Learning (Co-sponsored with RGASC)
  • January 27 & 28, 2021 - Zoom and Bb Collaborate Ask Me Anything Session (Presented by UTM I&ITS CRT)
  • January 27, 2021 - Library 101 Session: Navigating Quercus: Tips for Students
  • December 8, 2020 - Zoom – Ask Me Anything Session (Presented by UTM I&ITS CRT)
  • December 7, 2020 - Bb Collaborate – Ask Me Anything Session
  • November 25 & December 2, 2020 - Quick Quercus Assignments and Quizzes: Preparing for Fall 2020 Exams and for Winter 2021
  • November 24 & December 1, 2020 - Quick Quercus Setup: Getting your course ready for Winter 2021
  • November 3, 2020 - The Virtual Lab: Labster Under the Lens (Co-sponsored with U. of T. Online Learning Strategies)
  • October 21, 2020 - Library 101 Session: Navigating Quercus: Tips for Students
  • September 30, 2020 - Quercus Assignments, Quizzes and Surveys
  • September 9, 2020 - Quercus, Bb Collaborate and Other Tools - Ask Me Anything Session
  • August 25, 26, September 1 & 2, 2020 - Quercus and Bb Collaborate - Ask Me Anything Sessions
  • August 25 & 28, 2020 - Zoom - Ask Me Anything Sessions
  • August 17, 2020 - Supporting Student Engagement with TeamUp! presented by Melody Neumann and Elizabeth Parke
  • August 14, 2020 - Bb Collaborate and Zoom:  Zoom, Taking a Closer Look
  • August 14, 2020 - Bb Collaborate and Zoom:  Bb Collaborate, Taking a Closer Look
  • August 13 & 14, 2020 - Learn about Crowdmark
  • Monday August 10 to Friday August 14, 2020 - Summer Camp for Instructors: Prepare for Fall Term
  • Thursday, July 30, 2020 - Zoom versus Bb Collaborate Ultra:  Demo Rematch
  • Thursday, July 23, 2020 - Zoom versus Bb Collaborate:  A Comparison of Tools
  • Monday July 6 to Thursday July 9, 2020 - Summer Camp for Instructors: Prepare for Fall Term
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - Prepare for the Fall Term: Quercus Inspiration and suggestions for using Quercus
  • Thursday, June 11, 2020 - Using Quercus Assignments, Quizzes, and Surveys to Support Student Learning
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - Grade Expectations - Grading Workflows and Gradebook Best Practices in Quercus
  • Wednesday, May 13, 2020 - Creating and Distributing Lecture Content Using Video and Audio Formats
  • Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - Creating Interactive and Inclusive Activities for your Students
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Using Quercus Quizzes, Surveys, and Assignments to Support Student Assessment
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays on March 24th, 26th, 31st, and April 2nd, 7th, 9th, 2020 - Online Office Hours & Help Sessions for Faculty 
  • Monday March 16 to Friday March 20, 2020 - Online Office Hours & Help Sessions for Faculty
  • Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - Quercus Gradebook Drop-in Session
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2020 - Quercus Gradebook Drop-in Session
  • Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - Learn About Crowdmark
  • Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - Winterize Your Course
  • Thursday, January 9, 2020 - Quercus Basics & Refresher Session
  • Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - Quercus Basics & Refresher Session
  • Thursday, December 12, 2019 - Ask Me Anything Drop-in Sessions
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - Ask Me Anything Drop-in Sessions
  • Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - Gradebook Drop-In Clinic
  • Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - Gradebook Drop-In Clinic
  • September 5th, 6th and 9th – 13th, 2019: Quercus Drop-In Clinic Sessions
  • September 3rd, 2019: Ready-Set-Teach Day
  • August 29th, 2019: UTM TA Day
  • August 28th, 2019: Quercus Basics & Overview (Hybrid)
  • August 27th, 2019: Quercus Basics & Overview (Hybrid)
  • July 16, 2019: Preparing to Teach: Inspiration and suggestions for using Quercus
  • April 17, 2019: Turnitin Information Session
  • April 16, 2019: Taking Quercus to the Next Level
  • April 9, 2019: Quercus Basics & Overview (Webinar)
  • January 16, 2019: Quercus Assessments & Grading
  • January 9, 2019: Quercus Basics & Overview
  • January 8, 2019: Quercus Basics & Overview

Archive of Previous Training Sessions from 2004 onwards.


Additional Resources

Quercus Support Resources
There are various Quercus resources, including instructions for various Quercus integrations available in the CTSI - Educational Technology page. 

Canvas Community
The Canvas Community website is a hub for Canvas information; discussion; and improvement, including the following Guides:

LinkedIn Learning
Information on how to access LinkedIn Learning using your University of Toronto account.

LinkedIn Learning Canvas 2019 Course
We also encourage instructors to take the LinkedIn Learning Canvas 2022 found at the link provided below (you may need to log in with your UTORid).
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-canvas-2022?replacementOf=learning-canvas-2021