Quercus Toolbox: New Additions Ready for Fall

ITS Academic and Collaborative Technologies (ACT) just released new additions to the academic toolbox that faculty can use to help enhance their courses and the classroom learning experience.

Updated Provostial Guidelines on Digital Learning Materials

The updated guidelines are in effect for the 2020–21 academic year only and respond to the increased adoption of online delivery methods and digital learning materials in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, the guidelines apply only to the purchase of digital learning materials that are required for assessment purposes.

Now Available: Instructor Resource on Academic Integrity and Teaching Online

Instructors moving their courses to online/remote learning may have questions regarding Academic Integrity (AI), especially if this is an unfamiliar assessment environment. This resource from the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation provides information and strategies that may be helpful to address AI at all stages in online/remote course delivery, with a primary focus on designing online assessments.

Fall 2020: U of T’s Plans, COVID-19 Updates & FAQs

Read the latest news about U of T’s plans for a safe and gradual return to campus on the main UTogether website, including a campus safety video. And please continue to refer to the following resources, which are updated frequently:

• A&S Student FAQs: A&S-specific answers to questions and concerns from students, updates to academic policies and deadlines, and messages from Dean Woodin to students.
• Research FAQs: A message and answers to FAQs from the Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation.
• Top 10 COVID-19 Research Updates and other helpful links: Arts & Science round-up of all COVID-19 related research information, resources, funding opportunities and supports.
• HR & Equity COVID-19 website: Guidance on topics such as telecommuting, flex-time arrangements and pay continuity.

To stay informed, please consider signing up for the Provost's Digest. You can also refer to Government of Canada travel advisories, Toronto Public Health advisories and the University of Toronto website.