Technology for Teaching
technology for teaching overview
CanvasCanvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) used for all course activities in online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses, as well as non-credit-bearing course activities such as workshops, clubs, organizations, programs, and departments. Canvas can be used stand-alone, or in combination with other teaching and learning technology tools available and supported at Franklin Pierce. Canvas StudioVideo hosting platform used to store asynchronous course videos for streaming in Canvas. Playback is adjusted to ensure smooth viewing across a variety of devices. Instructors can facilitate video-based assignments, discussions, and quizzes. Canvas Studio also includes recording tools and lightweight editing software.
TurnitinSuite of tools to help promote academic integrity and improve students’ writing. Instructors can use Similarity Report in Canvas Assignments to understand how similar a students' submission is to items in Turnitin's content database. Microsoft 365Suite of tools for file editing, sharing, and storage. Includes other productivity apps. Common use cases include creating project files and using the commenting features for peer review. Use independently or co-create files with real-time collaborative writing/editing. Changes are tracked by each author in the revision history.
Microsoft TeamsWatermarkEnd of course surveysSurvey tool used for collecting student preferences and opinions, submitting peer feedback to the instructor. Includes many question types, data analysis, and reporting options. Course Evaluations FAQ Research surveysWatermark can also be used to deploy research surveys. If you would like to know more, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning (ctl@franklinpierce.edu) Peregrine Global Business Assessments are assessments used in Business courses that are integrated with Canvas to ensure effective data collection. If you have questions or need assistance with any of these technology tools, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning. |