Instructional Software
The Department of Instructional Design and Technology supports a variety of useful tools that enhance the educational experience for students and a provides a richer delivery method for instructors
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- Canvas
Canvas is Frostburg State University's Learning Management System that allows users to access course materials, announcements, assignments, tests, and grades. They can also collaborate online through discussion boards, blogs, wikis, and more. Visit the Canvas Community website to view guides and monitor question & answers by others.
- WebEx
- LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning provides high-quality online tutorials covering software, creative elements, and business skills to supplement curricula, promote faculty and staff development, support classroom technologies, and drive student engagement and success. While LinkedIn Learning is not fully integrated with Canvas, you can add URL Links to LinkedIn Learning Courses in Canvas. Visit FSU’s LinkedIn Learning webpage to learn more and to login.
- Office 365
Office 365 is a powerful suite of tools that is accessible on all your devices. It comes with familiar tools such as Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Access, OneDrive, Teams, and OneNote. It also comes with a host of additional tools that can be used in your course. Office 365 is integrated into Canvas and within FSU’s organization allowing easy setup of meetings, chatting with co-workers, and collaborating on documents.
As an instructor, you can create an online assignment that embeds a document directly from your OneDrive folder. Students can also access and view their OneDrive files directly from within Canvas and upload a file from OneDrive (Office 365) as an assignment submission. This gives instructors and students greater flexibility in accessing their files from any device. To learn more and to download Office to your devices visit FSU’s Cloud Services Webpage.
Microsoft's Office 365 Training Center provides video tutorials on how to use Office 365 products. Microsoft also provides recommendations for keeping in touch and collaborating while working remotely.
- Respondus 4.0
Respondus 4.0 is a powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment, or moved between different learning systems. Whether you are a veteran of online testing or relatively new to it, Respondus 4.0 will save you hours setting up your exams. Watch some introductory videos to see how easy it is to create questions with Respondus 4.0 or to import questions using another tool, such as Microsoft Word.
- Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus Lockdown Browser (LDB) is a custom browser that locks the testing environment within Canvas. LDB is used for securing online exams in classrooms or proctored environments. When students use LDB to log into their Canvas test, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Once an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit for grading. Lockdown Browser is compatible with Macs, iPads, and Windows. Join any Lockdown Browser webinar to learn how to get started.
Instructor Resources
Student Resources
NOTE: It is important to know that Respondus LockDown Browser is installed in all computer labs at Frostburg State University. For instructors and students to use this software in another location (i.e. home, work) you must use the following link to download and install the software.
- Respondus Monitor
Respondus Monitor builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student’s webcam and industry-leading video analytics to prevent cheating during proctored and non-proctored online exams. Students use their own computer and webcam. They are recorded while taking the assessment from within their Canvas course.
How It Works
- Students start LockDown Browser, log into Canvas and complete a brief startup sequence prior to the exam
- Using their webcam, the student and their surrounding area are recorded during the exam
- Instructors can review the recorded video and look for signs of cheating
Student Guides
Setup Requirements
- Technology Requirements
- Web camera (internal or external) & microphone
- A broadband internet connection
- Turning Point Technologies
Turning Point's Canvas integration tool allows students to register their responsive devices (clickers) in Canvas. Integration into Canvas allows faculty to:
- Download class rosters and load participant lists to track student learning during interactive TurningPoint sessions.
- Upload session data and scores to the Canvas Grade Center.
- Communicate interactive session results to students via emailed reports.
Visit the Turning Technologies webpage to access guides and to learn more about TurningPoint.
- Turnitin
Turnitin is an award winning web-based plagiarism detection service. Student written papers are compared with those in several Turnitin databases, as well as other large academic proprietary databases. Turnitin is integrated with FSU's Learning Management System, Canvas. Visit Turnitin’s support page for quick start guides.
- VidGrid
VidGrid is a video communication platform that allows users to capture, host, and share video. Organization and management tools are easy to use and allow you to keep your content up to date. VidGrid includes features such as Presentation Tools, Video Replies, and viewer engagement tools to enable more meaningful interactions with your videos. VidGrid’s Help Center provides advice and answers on using this tool.
Guides
- Canvas
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