Browse instructional technology tools available at Skyline, organized by how they support teaching and learning. Explore tools for Course Design, Video & Media, Engagement, AI, Assessment, and Accessibility—each resource includes a brief overview along with tutorials and guides to help you get started.

 

Accessibility

Create more inclusive and accessible course materials that support all learners. Tools such as Pope Tech Accessibility and UDOIT help identify accessibility issues and improve the usability of Canvas content, documents, media, and course materials.

Pope Tech Accessibility

Monitor and improve the accessibility of Canvas courses through course-level reports that help identify issues such as missing alt text, document accessibility concerns, and other common barriers.

Pope Tech Resources  

UDOIT

Scan Canvas course content for accessibility issues and receive step-by-step guidance to fix common issues related to images, files, links, headings, and formatting.

UDOIT Resources  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Instruction

Incorporate AI-supported features to assist with learning activities, feedback, and content development. Tools such as Canvas AI and Nectir AI can be used to support student interaction and guided learning.

Nectir AI

Support student interaction and guided learning through course-specific AI tools within Canvas.

Nectir AI Resources  

Gemini

Generate ideas, draft content, and support teaching materials using AI-powered assistance.

Gemini Resources  

NotebookLM

Organize and explore course materials with AI to support summarizing, studying, and content development.

NotebookLM Resources  

Assessment

Support online assessments, quizzes, and exams with tools that help instructors manage academic integrity and testing workflows. Tools such as Proctorio help facilitate secure online testing within Canvas.

Proctorio

Enable secure online proctoring for Canvas quizzes and exams with features such as identity verification, browser lockdown, and automated exam monitoring.

Proctorio Resources  

Course Design & Development

Organize and structure your course in a clear, consistent, and accessible way. This includes how content is presented, how students navigate the course, and how learning activities are organized. Tools such as Canvas and DesignPLUS support course setup and design.

Canvas

Organize course content, structure modules, and manage communication, assignments, and grading in one place.

Canvas Resources  

DesignPlus

Enhance the layout and visual structure of Canvas pages to create a more clear, consistent, and student-friendly experience.

DesignPlus Resources  

Lucid whiteboard

Facilitate brainstorming, collaboration, and interactive learning with a shared digital workspace for ideas and planning

Lucid whiteboard Resources  

LucidChart

Create diagrams, flowcharts, and visual maps to organize information, illustrate processes, and support student understanding.

LucidChart Resources  

Engagement

Support student participation and interaction through activities such as discussion, collaboration, and reflection. Tools like Padlet and Pronto can be used to create more interactive learning experiences.

Padlet

Support discussions, brainstorming, and collaborative activities in both in-person and online courses.

Padlet Resources  

Pronto

Facilitate communication and connection with students through messaging and group interaction.

Pronto Resources  

Zoom

Host live sessions, discussions, and virtual office hours to support real-time interaction with students.

Zoom Resources  

Perusall

Create interactive reading assignments where students annotate materials and engage in collaborative discussion.

Perusall Resources  

Video & Media

Present content through recorded lectures, demonstrations, and interactive video. Tools such as Panopto and WeVideo / PlayPosit  support video creation, delivery, and student engagement.

Panopto

Record and share lectures, demonstrations, and course videos with students.

Panopto Resources

WeVideo

Create and edit video content, including interactive video activities for learning.

WeVideo Resources