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Ed Tech Tool Catalog

黑洞社区 uses a variety of educational technology tools to enrich, elevate, and transform the teaching and learning experiences for our faculty and students.

黑洞社区 Licensed and Supported Ed Tech Tools 

These approved tools can be integrated into your Canvas courses or used alongside your class materials, with training provided by the Ed Tech department
Name Type Purpose Support
Canvas Learning Management System Access and interact with course materials, communicate and collaborate online Canvas webpage
CATS Student Survey Student Survey System Shortform survey system to evaluate Instructors CATS webpage
Kaltura Capture Screencasting and video recording Create and share a video using screen capture, lecture capture or PowerPoint narration Kaltura webpage
Learning Stream Learning Management System Assists with class registrations for trainings and events LearningStream webpage
OneDrive Cloud Storage Provides cloud storage for students and instructors, and integrates with Canvas for assignment submissions OneDrive webpage
Respondus Monitor  Online proctoring  Verify student identities and maintain academic integrity during online exams Respondus Monitor webpage
Turnitin Plagiarism and AI detection tool Verifies originality and detects AI use in writing assignments Turnitin webpage
Video-Enabled Classroom Specialized classroom for Online Live classes This technology enables online students to see, hear, and interact with their peers in the face-to-face classroom in real-time Video-enabled classroom webpage
Zoom Web conferencing  Facilitates virtual class meetings and online collaboration, enabling real-time communication and interaction Zoom webpage

黑洞社区 Approved and Supported Ed Tech Tools

These tools can be integrated into your Canvas courses or used alongside your class materials, with training provided by the Ed Tech department
Name Type Purpose Vendor Tech Support
Canva Content creation and design tool Canva simplifies image editing and project-based learning with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, offering templates for collaborative brainstorming and individual projects
Padlet Digital notice board Padlet is a collaborative tool for designing and sharing content, allowing users to organize and present media such as images, videos, and text on interactive boards that can be embedded in Canvas
Wakelet Digital curation platform Wakelet is a bookmark manager that enables users to organize content into visual collections, called wakes, which can be easily shared with students via a link

Licensed ed tech tools, supported by the third-party vendor or department

These tools are available for students and faculty in select courses upon request from the program chair. For assistance with syncing grades with third party tool integrations, please contact the vendors through the Tech Support options listed below.
Name Type Purpose Support
Cengage Learning MindLinks Course content platform Cengage Learning Mindlinks enables students to access customized course content and resources through a single link, providing essential materials for success.  
Codio Virtual coding lab Cloud-based platform that helps teach computer science and tech skills
ExamSoft Digital Assessment Platform Provides exams that can be taken without a persistent internet connection. Assists with exam process for Students and Instructors
Inclusive Access Course Material delivery program Inclusive Access provides digital course content for students such as ebooks.
Labster Virtual science lab Labster is an interactive 3D animation platform that teaches students scientific concepts through simulations. Instructors can customize the lab to suit course objectives and student needs. With the aid of a virtual learning assistant, students can master scientific concepts, take quizzes and monitor their progress.
McGraw Hill ALEKS Business Course content platform McGraw Hill ALEKS Business creates a personalized learning system for students with the use of artificial intelligence. Students can access their course materials such as case studies, course topics and interactive games on the program. 
McGraw Hill Campus   Learning Software Faculty and students can easily browse and use instructional resources from McGraw Hill's library such as ebooks, tests, Powerpoint slides and integrate digital platforms such as Connect into courses.
McGraw Hill Connect Web-based assignment platform McGraw Hill Connect offers students the ability to register, take assignments and assessments to further their learning. Instructors can monitor student progress and access student grades once they set it up in a course with the use of unique access codes.
McGraw Hill SIMnet Training program Students and faculty can practice their Microsoft Office and file management skills on McGraw SIMnet with training videos and assessments to achieve learning goals and for career advancement.
Pearson Learning Software Pearson's program offers students and instructors ebooks, learning platforms and tutoring applications for high quality educational experiences. Users can browse courses from the plethora of topics and pursue certificates from the program.
Pearson MyLab and Mastering Course content platform Instructors can personalize courses for students through MyLab. Students can take online assessments, engage in interactive learning and increase student understanding of educational concepts.
Peregrine Academic Services Online testing and educational program Students can use Peregrine's services to write good research papers, format and cite sources and also acquire foundational business knowledge and skills. In addition, Peregrine offers soft skill assessments and professional development for students.
Portfolium Online portfolio of academic work E-portfolio system that allows students and alumni to visually showcase their academic work, projects and accomplishments. Portfolium webpage
RedShelf eBooks Academic resource sharing platform Students can purchase, read and sell ebooks, academic resources, documents and other digital educational content on Redshelf.
Sage Vantage Course content platform Instructors can link Sage Vantage to course resources with unique codes. Students can sign up and use the codes instructors provide to access course relevant materials, learn and complete assignments that are auto graded. It increases students' critical thinking skills and performance in a course.
TestOut EduApp Course content platform Faculty can use this service to link course resources, custom exams and certifications. The service provides instructors the ability to copy course content, export and import courses and grade student assignments.
Tevera Web-based assignment platform Students can submit assignments through Tevera that comply with HIPAA regulations. They can also submit proof of internship hours, which instructors can view and approve.
Tutor.com Online Tutoring Platform On-demand online tutoring for a variety of subjects Tutoring webpage
uCertify Course content platform uCertify is an online learning platform that offers courses and certifications in computer science and IT. The platform uses interactive learning methods, such as hands-on labs and gamified test preps, to help students learn and prepare for industry certifications.
WileyPLUS Course content platform WileyPlus has pre-built courses and ebooks that faculty can employ for inclusion in their courses. It also provides an online platform which allows instructors to collaborate and share ideas for effective teaching.
WK Lippincott Connect Course content platform WK Lippincott Connect is a comprehensive digital platform that enhances medical education by integrating trusted content with interactive tools, multimedia resources, and personalized learning experiences for both instructors and students.
SL&L Portfolio Platform Student Learning and Licensure (SL&L) is the electronic portfolio system used by the College of Education and Liberal Arts for documenting and tracking candidate mastery of program competencies.  SL&L Webpage

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