Tool Finder
Tool Finder
Explore the most popular tools and tool features available in Virginia Tech’s digital learning ecosystem to discover ways to include them in your courses. Use the category buttons below to sort the tool cards and select a tool card to learn more about how the tool can be used to enhance teaching and learning.
We are actively working to add cards to represent all the tools available. Is there a tool you’d like to use that isn’t listed below? Email tlos@vt.edu to start the conversation.
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Ally , homeAlly is an external tool integrated into Canvas to support accessibility and universal design for students and instructors at Virginia Tech.
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Apporto , homeApporto is a cloud-based virtual desktop environment that provides access to specialized software applications required for coursework.
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Canvas , homeCanvas is Virginia Tech's technological hub for teaching and learning. It offers a single place to share course information and teaching and learning tools enabled within a course.
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Canvas Discussions , homeCanvas Discussions is a collaborative platform that facilitates interactive communication between instructors and students.
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Canvas New Analytics , homeCanvas New Analytics allows instructors to leverage course data to gain a deeper understanding of student engagement and achievement across all devices.
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Canvas Quizzes , homeCanvas Quizzes provide instructors with tools to assess student learning through various question types, randomization, and automated grading. Quizzes are useful for graded assessments, practice exercises, and knowledge checks.
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Canvas Rubric , homeRubrics in Canvas serve as detailed scoring guides, outlining specific criteria and performance levels for assignments, discussions, and quizzes. They promote transparency, consistency, and efficiency in grading, benefiting both educators and learners.
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Equatio , homeEquatio helps you create, edit, insert, and read digital math aloud in Microsoft Word, Chrome, and in the Canvas learning management system.
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Genio , homeGenio is a learning-focused, cloud-based note-taking platform designed to support lecture capture, annotation, AI-generated quizzes, and organization of study materials.
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Grackle , homeThe Grackle Suite Accessibility Checker is an accessibility testing tool for Google Suite Docs, Slides, and Sheets and aids in the creation of accessible PDF documents.
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Gradescope , homeGradescope is an online grading tool designed to help streamline the grading process and enhance efficiency in grading.
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Hypothesis , homeHypothesis is a social annotation tool that integrates seamlessly with Canvas. It enables collaborative annotation of digital texts, allowing instructors and students to engage in discussions directly within course materials.
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IClicker , homeiClicker is a student response system that promotes active learning through live polling, quizzes, and attendance tracking. Students can participate using physical remotes or the iClicker Student app.
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Jaws , homeJAWS (Job Access With Speech) is the world’s most popular Windows screen reader for users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.
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Kaltura , homeKaltura is a video management and creation tool integrated into Canvas. It supports uploading, editing, captioning, and sharing of videos for teaching and learning purposes.
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Kaltura Desktop Capture , homeKaltura Desktop Capture is a video creation tool for PC and Mac that simultaneously records multiple content streams or a single stream of your choice. You can add these recordings in Canvas or upload them to an external website.
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LinkedIn Learning , homeLinkedIn Learning provides 24/7 access to more than 17,000 on-demand courses and learning paths designed to help users gain new skills and knowledge. Videos or learning paths can be accessed directly or embedded into Canvas courses.
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Microsoft365 Accessibility Checker , homeThe Microsoft 365 Accessibility Checker is an accessibility testing tool for Microsoft 365 documents available for both Windows, and macOS operating systems.
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OneNote , homeOneNote is Microsoft’s freeform digital notebook. Integrated into Canvas via the OneNote Class Notebook LTI. It streamlines distribution of materials, fosters collaboration, and supports cross-device access.
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OrbitNote , homeOrbitNote is a web-based PDF annotation and accessibility tool that enhances interactivity, reading support, and feedback workflows within PDF files.
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PREP , homePREP is a browser-based tool that uses artificial intelligence to quickly convert documents like PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files into accessible formats. It is used to meet compliance standards like WCAG, PDF UA, and Section 508.
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Piazza , homePiazza is a collaborative Q&A platform/wiki-style discussion board that integrates with Canvas, allowing students and instructors to manage class discussions efficiently.
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Read&Write , homeRead & Write is a no-cost, comprehensive literacy toolbar offering many tools and features designed to increase accessibility through multiple modalities for reading, producing, and interacting with digital content.
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Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor , homeRespondus LockDown Browser and Monitor enhance the integrity of online assessments by restricting access to external resources and features on the student's device.
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TopHat , homeTop Hat is a cloud-based student engagement tool. It enables instructors to deliver interactive lectures, formative assessments, discussions, and digital textbooks with embedded content. Students participate via their own devices.
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Turnitin Feedback Studio , homeTurnitin Feedback Studio makes it easier to address plagiarism and improve student writing.
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Zoom , homeZoom is a versatile video conferencing tool. Host and join video conferences from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Zoom’s features and embedded tools offer many options for educators to enhance their courses.
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Zoom Polls/Quizzes , homeThe polls/quizzes feature allows users to create questions with set answers or polling questions for class meetings.
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Zoom Whiteboard , homeZoom Whiteboard is a visual collaboration tool for in-person, hybrid, and fully-remote classes.
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ZoomText , homeZoomText Magnifier/Reader is a Windows-only, fully integrated magnification and reading program tailored for low-vision users.