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Technology Resources

This curated list of technology tools can help you identify the right tool for specific teaching tasks.


Use the table below to identify tools that may be appropriate for your next online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses. Visit our Technology Tool Library for more information on each tool listed here. 

Resource List
UsesToolsDescriptionSupport Resources
Setting up your online course for the first time

Canvas Templates

CTLT instructional designers develop templates according to UWF quality guidelines. Using a template makes it easier to build quality courses right away.

Valuable student support resources are included in CTLT course templates. 

Creating a Canvas Course from Scratch How-to Video Playlist 

Importing and Using the CTLT Course Template

Canvas Tools and LTIs

Canvas

There are several valuable and engaging tools provided in Canvas. 

Canvas Groups

Portfolium e-Portfolios

SpeedGrader

LTI Registry

Communication

Email

Canvas Announcements

Google Hangouts

Use emails or Canvas announcements to stay in touch with students. 

Emailing your students

Canvas Announcements

Teaching with Panopto Panopto Lectures can be pre-recorded using Panopto and/or PowerPoint. 

Teaching with Panopto

Panopto for Students

Panopto for Macs

Additional Panopto Video Tutorials

Teaching with Zoom

Zoom

You can also hold live meetings/lectures with students using Zoom. Be sure to record any sessions for those who cannot attend and share recordings with the entire class.

Teaching with Zoom Information

Teaching with Zoom Video Playlist

Maintaining Teacher / Student Connections Online

Canvas and Panopto

Instructors can create teacher and student presence in online classes using simple strategies.  Connecting Online
Share Files

Canvas Files

Google Drive

Upload and share links to your course materials using cloud storage options.  Sharing Learning Materials in Canvas 
Maintain Academic Integrity

Canvas Quizzes

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Respondus Monitor

Turnitin

ProctorU

Honorlock

UWF provides many options to help maintain academic integrity in the online environment. 

Canvas Quiz Settings to Maximize Security

Ways to Ensure Academic Integrity Online

Assess Your Students

Canvas Assignments

Canvas Speedgrader

Canvas Grades

Canvas Discussions

Canvas Quizzes

Canvas provides several ways to assess students with quizzes, discussions, and file submissions.

To grade student submissions and leave student feedback, utilize Speedgrader.

To enter or adjust student grades, use the Gradebook.

Canvas Assignments

Canvas Gradebook and Speedgrader

Canvas Discussions

Canvas Quizzes

 
Access UWF Resources

ArgoApps

UWF Libraries

Online Student Support

Students can still access specialized software and library resources when they aren't physically on campus.

Provide a link to online student support resources during the sudden change in modality.

How to Use ArgoApps

Online Learners Library Guide

Canvas Help for Students

Other Tools to help with remote work

Various

Tools that will help faculty work remotely.

ITS Continuity Tools Page

Accommodations

Canvas

Blackboard Ally

Canvas provides options for students who require accommodations.  

Accommodating Testing in Canvas 

Blackboard Ally for Students