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Introduction
Instructional Tools Support manages a wide variety of tools that can be used to support student learning. Examples include plagiarism detection, polling, lecture capture, and more. After reading this article you should be more familiar with supported instructional products that the Office of Information Technology provides.
Supported Instructional Tools
Exam Management
Writing and Plagiarism:
| Tool |
Description |
Support Site |
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TurnItIn
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- Prevent plagiarism by identifying unoriginal content using the largest database of submitted work and sources.
- Provide feedback and grading using easy to use tools like the FeedBack Studio.
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https://help.turnitin.com/Home.htm |
Attendance
| Tool |
Description |
Support Site |
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Qwickly Attendance
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- Take attendance that is automatically graded in the Grade Center.
- Multiple ways to take attendance such as attendance list and student check-in using an PIN and countdown timer.
- Send absence emails when students miss.
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https://www.goqwickly.com/support/ |
Lecture Capture and Video Conferencing
| Tool |
Description |
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Canvas Studio
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- Software-based and mobile capturing for recording classroom lectures.
- Can also be used by students for creating videos for assignments and group work.
- Provides analytics for instructors to see how students are progressing.
- Create video quizzes from recorded content
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Canvas Studio Guide |
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Zoom
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- Works with Canvas for collaborative learning.
- Allows synchronous discussion & work for up to 300 people with no time limit.
- Record your meetings locally or to the cloud
- Built-in collaboration tools such as screen sharing, video sharing, and interactive meeting features
- Activate Account and Download Zoom Client
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https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/ |
Polling
*TurningPoint by default is not included with Canvas. Students will need to make a separate purchase to gain access to their services.