Educational Technologies
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Educational Technologies
Our Educational Technology Support team can help you incorporate technology into your classroom to encourage learner engagement and success. The technologies listed below are Academic Commons-supported tools. Click on a tool in the list below to learn more about the specific resource and to find information about how to use it.
Schedule a consultation with the Educational Technology Support team to learn how to implement this technology into your courses and check out our upcoming workshops for sessions. These aren't the only tools available at Jefferson! Visit the Technology list on the Thomas Jefferson University Library website for a searchable list of ALL software.
The Academic Commons maintains and supports the following tools.
Canvas
Jefferson's learning management system (LMS).
Learn More...ExamSoft & Respondus LockDown Browser
Two secure testing applications for securing online exams in classrooms or proctored environments.
Learn More...Turnitin
A plagiarism tool within Canvas that checks work for similarities and gives learners tips to improve their writing.
Learn More...Ally
An accessibility checker within Canvas that gives educators accessibility scores and learners alternate file formats.
Learn More...Nearpod
Nearpod provides real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, videos, gamification, and activities.
Learn More...Packback
An AI tool that helps learners improve their writing and supports more engaging discussion boards within Canvas.
Learn More...Panopto
Schedule automatic recording of classroom lectures or record your lectures from your office.
Learn More...Studio
A tool within Canvas that lets learners and educators upload, create, edit, and discuss video files.
Learn More...Visible Body Courseware
Web-based teaching and learning platform loaded with 3D anatomy and physiology content.
Learn More...VoiceThread
An interactive collaboration and sharing tool that enables students to build online presentations by adding images, documents, videos, and other media to which other users can add comments for discussion.
Learn More...Schedule a consultation with our Educational Technology Support team for one-on-one support.