Teaching Tools

I want to set up my course for the new academic year – how do I do that?

You will receive an automated email from Quercus once you have been added as an Instructor to your course shell.
Click on ACCEPT for access to your course shell.
You can then login to Quercus to work on your course.

How do you get access to Quercus?

Make sure you are in Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari
Do not use Internet Explore – not compatible
Type or paste this link http://toolboxrenewal.utoronto.ca/
Click on the red button – Log into Quercus
Sign in using your UTorid and password

As a Course Director, on your Dashboard in Quercus you will find your active course shell(s) and a course shell called Sandbox.

What is the Dashboard?

The Dashboard is an area where you can easily see and access your active course shell(s)

What is a Sandbox?

A Sandbox in Quercus is an area that has been assigned to Course Directors across campus. This is where you can play, explore and get to know Quercus without impacting the content of your course shell.
There is one Sandbox per Course Director

Where can I learn more about Quercus?

The University has lots of information about Quercus. Here are a few links if you are just getting started and need to learn how to use Quercus:

Quercus Support Resources - The Basics, Building your course, Assessments, your Students and getting Help
Quercus Videos and Workshop Recordings - Prefer to watch your training, this is were to go

Were can I get more information about creating on-line courses?

The University has a dedicated division to support teaching and course design called Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation.