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Upcoming Drop-in Sessions & Workshops

Upcoming Workshops

Check out our curated, one-time workshops! Please note that these workshops may require registration to attend.

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The OISE Course Outline Explorer, a powerful tool designed to help you digitize and streamline your course outlines. You'll learn how to navigate the platform, import existing course information, and use the built-in features to ensure your outlines are accessible and easy to manage for both you and your students. This session will cover the practical steps needed to transition from static documents to dynamic, searchable digital outlines, saving you time and improving organization.
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Get started with Quercus, the University of Toronto's instance of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). This introductory session is perfect for those new to the platform. We'll cover the essential features, including setting up your course shell, adding and organizing content, and communicating with students. You'll learn the basics of creating modules, uploading files, and using the announcements tool to effectively manage your course.
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Take your Quercus skills to the next level in this workshop. We'll dive into more sophisticated features that can enhance student engagement and streamline your workflow. Topics will include using the Gradebook and SpeedGrader, creating and managing complex assignments and quizzes, and leveraging Quercus analytics to gain insights into student performance. This session is ideal for those who are already familiar with the basics and want to use Quercus to its full potential.
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Weekly Drop-in Sessions

All weekly drop-in sessions take place on Zoom and on the day of the week specified; unless otherwise noted. If the times/dates don't work with your schedule, you may also .

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Tuesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drop in online with Technology Adoption Consultant Andrea Zdzylowski to ask questions or get support for Zoom, websites, media production, and events.

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Wednesdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Laize Bacay in this weekly drop-in for info about online tools with a technology expert, for the OISE community.

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Wednesdays 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Technology adoption consultant Dinushy Elamurugan answers your questions and provides guidance on data classification, data backups and secure data mobility practices at OISE.

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Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Our technology experts are here to answer your questions about the technology available to run your hybrid meeting or event. 

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Thursdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Technology Adoption Consultant Ryan Lahti answers your questions about Quercus, PeppeR and Google Workspace for Education in this online drop-in.

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Thursdays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us for an informative and hands-on virtual workshop designed for the OISE community, titled "How to Back Up Your Data." In this session, you'll learn essential techniques to safeguard your digital information across various platforms.

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Fridays 10:00 am - 11:00 am

You’re invited to join Julia Duncan for a virtual coffee and a chat. Members of the OISE community can drop in to offer suggestions and discuss ideas with her.