Learning Technologies
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The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) is a platform for developing and coordinating online classroom environments for online, hybrid, and on-site classes.  Users are able to access grades, assignments, discussions, and other vital aspects of a successful learning program.  It provides almost unlimited flexibility and interaction between teachers and students - enabling them to teach and learn in new and exciting ways. 

Zoom is Anderson University’s preferred synchronous learning tool, compatible with iOS, Windows, and Android. Students and faculty alike are able to do screen captures, share presentations, and even give remote lectures.  Zoom integrates with Canvas LMS, allowing faculty to manage sessions directly within their courses for a seamless online learning experience.

Canvas Studio is a video tool in Canvas LMS that lets educators and students create, share, and interact with video content. It features in-video quizzes, comments, and analytics to track engagement. With automatic closed captioning and accessibility support, it turns video into a dynamic, interactive tool for enhancing learning and student participation.

Honorlock provides online exam monitoring that combines automated detection tools with support from live proctors. AI monitors each session and alerts a proctor if needed, allowing for real-time intervention to address any issues during the exam.

The need for research in higher education is meet with Qualtrics research and surveying software.  Qualtrics gives teachers and students the ability to create, distribute, and analyze their own surveys and reports.  A complete dashboard gives users the ability to customize questions, appearance, structure, and even develop reports with charted and graphical statistics.  Qualtrics integrates with the Canvas LMS. 

Adobe Spark is a suite of media tools that enable users to create graphics and logos, videos and slideshows, and single scroll webpages. Anderson University has an educational license for Adobe Spark meaning that AU faculty, staff, and students can login using their AU login credentials to gain access to premium features, fonts, graphics, and removal of watermarks. 

Google Workspace for Education is a cloud-based suite offering tools like Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It supports collaboration and real-time editing, helping educators and students communicate efficiently. With secure storage, progress tracking, and integration with third-party apps, it enhances productivity and streamlines educational tasks, making learning more accessible and organized.

Anderson University has access to an account management extension that allows quick and easy login and access to all AU related accounts.  Accounts such as G Guite, Zoom, Canvas, Self Service, and others are easily accessible through Azure.  Login once per browsing session and have instant access to all your AU accounts.