Learning Technologies
When paired with appropriate instructional strategies, the right learning technology can significantly elevate the student experience by fostering deeper engagement, improving overall participation, and facilitating a more effective and efficient learning process that meets diverse educational needs.
In addition to the core learning management system, Canvas, the tools listed below are specifically licensed by Arizona State University and The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to provide instructors with a variety of innovative options to enhance and customize learning experiences, making education more dynamic and interactive.
If you are interested in identifying or utilizing a technology that is not currently licensed, email [email protected] for assistance.
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Ally
Ally is a tool that integrates seamlessly with the Canvas learning management system to automatically check accessibility of course content, including files uploaded by instructors.
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Ed Discussion
Ed Discussion is a student-driven, scaled QA system designed to foster student engagement and collaboration with a feature-rich set of discussion and collaboration tools.
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FSE Cloud Classroom (Apporto)
FSE Cloud Classroom is a virtual environment hosted in the cloud that provides Fulton students immediate access to software used in many Fulton Engineering courses directly from a browser window.
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Google Workspace
Google tools are ideal for working collaboratively. Syncing across all users in real-time allows for commenting, chatting and editing while working on the same document.
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Gradescope
Gradescope helps educators grade assessments, homework, and exams online by streamlining the grading process.
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Honorlock
Online exams shouldn’t be hard. With Honorlock, you can proctor like you’re there. All you need to do is set the exam guidelines. We do the rest.
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LMS (Canvas)
The Instructure Learning Platform is the open, reliable, extensible learning ecosystem enabling the just-right digital learning environment for educators, students, and institutions.
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Playposit
Playposit is an interactive web-based video platform that allows educators to provide formative assessment both inside and outside the classroom.
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Respondus
Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a custom browser that locks down your computer and prevents students from opening unauthorized applications during an exam.
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Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is a screen-casting and video editing software tool that can be launched directly from a browser.
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Slack
Slack is an ASU licensed, enterprise-wide instant messaging tool that enables real-time communications and connections for collaborating, content sharing, learning, and more.
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Yellowdig
Yellowdig is a social learning platform and student engagement tool that can be used within the Canvas learning environment. It enables students and instructors to easily share articles, websites, and multimedia that relate to their course content.
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YouTube – ASU Account
Members of the ASU community can utilize YouTube to upload and share media content within or outside of Canvas. YouTube gives instructors the peace of mind knowing that their content is stored online safely and increases the accessibility.
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Zoom
Zoom provides one consistent enterprise experience, providing online meetings, webinars, virtual conference rooms, and the next generation of voice and phone systems.