Instructional Tools Overview

Summary

This article provides general information about Instructional Tools available at Indiana State University.

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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

Tool Description Support Site

Respondus 4.0

https://web.respondus.com/he/respondus/resources/

Respondus LockDown Browser

https://web.respondus.com/he/lockdownbrowser/resources/

Respondus Monitor

  • Use student’s webcam and video analytics to prevent cheating during exams.
  • Records and analyzes student exam sessions.
  • Automated proctoring.
  • Can only be used in conjunction with LockDown Browser.
Respondus Monitor Quick Start Guide

Examity

  • Available for distance courses only.
  • Contact Indiana State Online, 812-237-2345, isu-ids@indstate.edu
Examity Test Taker Quick Start Guide

 

 

Writing and Plagiarism:

Tool Description Support Site

TurnItIn

  • 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.
https://help.turnitin.com/Home.htm

 

 

Attendance

Tool Description Support Site

Qwickly Attendance

  • 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.
https://www.goqwickly.com/support/

 

 

Lecture Capture and Video Conferencing

Tool Description  

Canvas Studio

  • 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
Canvas Studio Guide

Zoom

  • 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
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/

 

 

Polling

Tool Description Support Site

TurningPoint (Clickers)*

  • Create polls through web, PowerPoint, and schedule surveys and assessments.
  • Allows for anonymous polling for student responses with a mobile app or clicker.
https://www.turningtechnologies.com/training-and-support/

 

*TurningPoint by default is not included with Canvas. Students will need to make a separate purchase to gain access to their services. 

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Article ID: 84330
Created
Mon 8/5/19 10:14 AM
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Tue 7/23/24 10:15 AM