New and Third-party teaching tools extend the functionality of the University of Toronto’s Academic Toolbox – Quercus. They add new capabilities to the system, including access to external course content, additional grading or assignment capabilities, or news ways to interact with and between students. In order to integrate these new tools and alternate “apps” at UofT, the tools first need to go through a formal process including approval by the executive steering committee. The following ideas have been approved as projects.
| Tool Name | Description | Link | Type | Targeted Release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APSC Advisor App | Please contact Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Registrar for more details on this project. | Analytics | 2019 Fall session start | Completed | |
| Blackboard Collaborate Ultra | Collaborate Ultra is a real-time video conferencing tool that lets you add files, share applications, and use a virtual whiteboard to interact. | https://www.blackboard.com/teaching-learning/collaboration-web-conferencing/blackboard-collaborate | Communication | 2018 Summer session start | Completed |
| Blueprints | The Blueprints feature in Canvas allows sub-accounts (divisional 'sub-domains') to manage the default course templates in Quercus, among other capabilities. We are establishing a working group of professional staff to review and test the feature. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-11513-canvas-release-blueprint-courses | Administrative | 2019 Fall session start | Completed |
| Canvas Analytics Beta | Instructure has developed a new version of its Canvas Analytics (which includes dashboard reports at the course level for instructors). Before making the new version available, we need to run tests. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-15878-analytics-beta-table-of-contents | Analytics | 2019 Fall session start | Completed |
| Crowdmark | Crowdmark is an online collaborative grading platform that enables educators to evaluate student work more effectively. | https://crowdmark.com/ | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| Discussion tools | We currently have two options for asynchronous discussion-type tools. We have also received requests for other similar tools. We have convened a working group to review our offerings. | Communication | In Progress | ||
| Ed | Ed is a next generation digital learning platform that redefines collaboration, communication, and computational thinking. | https://edstem.org/ | Communication | 2021 Winter session start | Completed |
| Engineering Assignment Assessment System | An online grading platform to support engineering design courses. The system allows students to form teams, and for students and instructors to share files, evaluations, and project information. | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed | |
| Examity | Examity is an online proctoring solution. | https://examity.com/ | Assessment | In Progress | |
| Explorance Blue | Blue is an adaptive course evaluation solution. | https://explorance.com/products/blue/ | Administrative | 2018 Summer session start | Completed |
| Explorance Blue upgrade | Explorance has released an upgrade to its LMS integration tool for Blue (the course evaluations system). | https://explorance.com/products/blue | Administrative | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| Hypothesis | Digital annotation tool for online readings. | https://web.hypothes.is/education/ | Annotation | In Progress | |
| iClicker Classic | Classroom engagement software solution designed for simplicity and speed. | https://www.iclicker.com/instructors/software/iclicker-classic/ | Classroom Tech | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| JupyterHub (UTM instance) | JupyterHub provides users with access to pre-configured data science computational environments and resources without burdening the users with installation and maintenance tasks. | https://jupyterhub.readthedocs.io | Content | TBD | In Progress |
| Kaltura (UTSC) | Kaltura provides live and on-demand video SaaS solutions. | https://corp.kaltura.com/ | Content | 2021 Winter session start | Completed |
| Labster V1 | Labster is a virtual laboratory simulator. | https://www.labster.com/ | Assessment | 2019 Winter session start | Completed |
| Labster V2 | Labster offers students a true-to-life lab experience at a fraction of the cost of a real lab | https://www.labster.com/ | Content | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| Leganto (Library Reading List) | Leganto enables you to streamline access to course materials and reduce their cost by leveraging library collections, expertise, and services. | https://exlibrisgroup.com/products/leganto-reading-list-management-system/ | Content | 2021 Fall session | Completed |
| LibApps | The Library Resources integration allows discipline-specific library resources (also known as research guides, or libguides) to automatically appear in your Quercus course. It also provides students with quick access to commonly used library links, including the library’s article and catalogue search. | https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/faculty-quercus | Content | 2019 Summer session start | Completed |
| Library Course Reserves | Online course readings available through U of T Libraries. | https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/course-reserves | Content | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| MarkUs | MarkUs is an online marking application developed by the Department of Computer Science. We are assisting the CS team in making their application LTI compliant and integratable with Quercus. | https://github.com/MarkUsProject/Markus | Assessment | On Hold | |
| McGraw Hill Connect | Connect is a course management and adaptive learning solution. | https://www.mheducation.com/highered/connect.html | Content | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| MS Teams Meetings | Microsoft Teams Meetings allows customers with Microsoft accounts to create video conference meeting links in Canvas. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-18558-microsoft-teams-meetings-in-canvas#jive_content_id_Usage | Communication | 2020 Summer session start | Completed |
| New Gradebook | Instructure has developed a new version of its gradebook. Before making the new version available institutionally, we need to run tests. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-13333-canvas-release-new-gradebook | Assessment | 2019 Fall session start | Completed |
| New WileyPLUS (WileyPLUS Next Generation) | The next generation of WileyPLUS gives instructors the freedom and flexibility to easily customize their course, keeping students engaged and on track. | https://www.wileyplus.com/platforms/wileyplus/ | Content | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| NSSE | The National Survey of Student Engagement is a survey mechanism used to measure the level of student participation at universities and colleges in Canada and the United States as it relates to learning and engagement | http://nsse.indiana.edu/ | Administrative | 2020 Winter session start | Completed |
| Office 365 (OneDrive) | The University has a significant investment in both the O365 suite as well as Quercus. It is possible to provide a more seamless integration between the two. We are proceeding with the technical work to facilitate that integration. | https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Releases-Board/Canvas-Release-Microsoft-Office-365-LTI-2016-12-10/m-p/249358#toc-hId-1969176987 | Content | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| Opencast V1 | Opencast lecture capture software is being deployed to STG classroom podiums. | https://lsm.utoronto.ca/index.html | Content | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| Opencast V2 | Opencast lecture capture software is being deployed to STG classroom podiums. | https://lsm.utoronto.ca/index.html | Content | 2021 Fall session start | Completed |
| Ouriginal | Plagiarism detection software | https://www.ouriginal.com/ | Assessment | 2021 Fall | Completed |
| Pearson MyLab and Mastering | MyLab and Mastering is a collection of online homework, tutorial, and assessment products. | https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/ | Content | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| Peer Work Tools | We currently have two options for peer collaboration and assessment-type tools. We have convened a working group to review our offerings. | Assessment | In Progress | ||
| peerScholar | PeerScholar is an online peer- and self-assessment tool. | https://vision.peerscholar.com/ | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| PeppeR | PeppeR is a web-based collaborative workspace where learners can engage in in-depth inquiry. | http://www.pepperproject.ca/ | Communication | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| Piazza | Piazza is a free online gathering place where students can ask, answer, and explore 24/7, under the guidance of their instructors. | https://piazza.com/ | Communication | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| ProctorU | ProctorU provides secure live and automated online proctoring services for academic institutions and professional organizations. | https://www.proctoru.com/ | Assessment | 2020 Winter session start | Pilot |
| Publisher Interfaces | There are many potential publisher integrations available for Quercus. When handled individually, each integration project can take months to complete. One of the biggest hurdles is compliance with information security and privacy standards. We have convened a working group to review the middleware options and make a recommendation. | Content | In Progress | ||
| Quizzes.Next | Instructure has developed a new version of its quiz tool. Before making the new version available, we need to run tests. | https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-15014-67952929189 | Assessment | 2019 Fall session start | Completed |
| Quizzical | Quizzical is educational software designed to help students engage more deeply with course material. | https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/technology/quizzical | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| TeamUp! | TeamUp! is an online assessment tool for synchronous group work. | https://qstudents.utoronto.ca/team-up-active-learning-app/ | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| TopHat ARS | The University completed a formal RFVQ process that resulted in two vendors of record for Audience Response Systems. | https://tophat.com/audience-response-system/ | Classroom tech | 2020 Fall session start | Completed |
| Turnitin | Turnitin is an Internet-based plagiarism detection service. | https://www.turnitin.com/ | Assessment | 2018 Summer session start | Completed |
| UT Advanced Group Tool (UTAGT) | UTAGT is a custom developed tool that provides enhanced group management functionality within Quercus. | https://q.utoronto.ca/courses/46670/pages/groups#UTAGT | Administrative | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| UT Grade Export Tool (UTGET) | UTGET is a custom developed tool for exporting grades from Quercus. | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed | |
| UT Optical Mark Recognition (UTOMR) | UTOMR is a custom developed tool used to upload grades from optical mark recognition software into Quercus. | https://q.utoronto.ca/courses/46670/pages/integration-ut-optical-mark-recognition-grade-upload | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| UT Quercus Administrative Tool (UTQAT) | UTQAT is a custom developed tool that provides enhanced administrative functions in Quercus. | Administrative | 2019 Fall session start | Completed | |
| Vocabulary Expansion Accelerator | VEA is an interactive online tool to engage students in language development using course materials. | https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/eld/vocabulary-expansion-accelerator-vea-instructor-guide | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| WebWork | WebWork is an open-source online homework system for math and sciences courses. | https://webwork.maa.org/ | Assessment | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| WileyPLUS | Research-based online environment for effective teaching and learning. | https://www.wileyplus.com/ | Content | 2018 Fall session start | Completed |
| YouTube | YouTube is an online video-sharing platform. | https://www.youtube.com/ | Content | 2018 Summer session start | Completed |