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Below is a list of many of the available instructor eLearning tools that are offered through SLCC to enhance online instruction and learning for students. Training and setup resources are listed below the tool’s descriptions.
Copyleaks
Copyleaks is a plagiarism tool that can be used in canvas assignments to identify potential plagiarism. The tool also features an AI Content detector to also detect AI generated content.
Where do I learn more?
How do I check assignment for plagiarism in Canvas using Copyleaks?
Canvas Instructor Guide
Copyleaks Help Center
Simple Syllabus
Simple Syllabus is a tool that was adopted to help instructors more easily organize and create their syllabuses and offering the ability to view and import them as well, automating institutional and departmental information and offers some student analytics.
Where do I learn more?
What is Simple Syllabus and How do I use it?
Simple Syllabus Basics
SLCC Simple Syllabus Training: Register in your SLCC portal for DSS1
Panorama
Panorama replaces Ally as our Canvas page and file accessibility checker. Like Ally it will show you which elements of your course need attention, and allow instructors and students to download files using alternative formats, but it also gives instructors more options course level, including a course report. It also includes improved tools to help you make your files accessible, as well a browser extension to evaluate external websites for accessibility concerns (it is named User Setup).
You can find it by navigating to Panorama in your course navigation, or unhiding it in the navigational settings.
Where do I learn more?
Panorama Overview
What is Panorama and how do I use it in Canvas
Panorama FAQ
Respondus
Respondus Monitor and Respondus LockDown Browser are proctoring tools that allow for instructors to provide remote testing. Respondus Lockdown Browser disables the browser outside of the test taking environment while Respondus Monitor monitors suspicious behavior during the test.
Where do I learn more?
What is Respondus LDB (LockDown Browser) and how do I use it?
What is Respondus Monitor (Proctoring) and how do I use it?
Class for Zoom
Class for Zoom is a Zoom overlay that has the look and feel of Zoom with added features to simulate an in-person classroom. Features included in Class include the instructor podium, attendance reporting, student participation monitoring, live proctoring, survey, polling, whiteboard and many more.
Where do I learn more?
How do I set up Class for Zoom to work in Canvas?
How do I access Class for Zoom as a student?
Class for Zoom Best Practices and Troubleshooting
Class for Zoom Live Trainings
ThingLink
ThingLink is a media creation tool that makes it easy to enrich images and videos with additional information. Anything from photos, to infographics, to 360-degree videos can become rich learning experiences or presentations with text notes, audio narration, links, and apps like YouTube or Google Forms. This is a versatile tool that can create interactive learning material for courses, digital storytelling, interactive resumes, marketing materials, or even tours of a building where you can highlight important locations.
Where do I learn more?
How do I access Thinglink?
DesignPLUS
DesignPLUS is a collection of software tools that are integrated within Canvas to creating a learning environment that is engaging and accessible for all students. The Design Plus content editor can help you to create professional looking courses, while the multi-tool utilizes Canvas API to create quizzes, assignments, and discussion pages. Additionally, upload and edit your images without having to leave Canvas using the Design Plus Upload/Embed image tool.
Where do I learn more?
What is Design Tools?
Atomic Polls
Atomic Polls is a basic polling tool that you can use to increase engagement within Canvas pages. You can find it inside of the Rich Content Editor by pressing the apps button (looks like a plug). You may have to search for it by clicking View All.
Where do I learn more?
Creating an Atomic Poll in Canvas
Questions?
Please send any additional questions to elearningsupport@slcc.edu.
Further Training
All of our training opportunities can be found in the following guide:
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities from eLearning
Educational Technology Tools and Functions Comparison Charts
Use this chart to look at and compare all of the educational technology tools we offer and their functions.
EdTech Comparison Chart: Utility Tools
EdTech Comparison Chart: Engagement & Media Tools
EdTech Comparison Chart: Freeish Tools
* The tools listed below offer free licenses for instructor/student use with limited features