Academic Technology@Michigan
The Academic Technology@Michigan website serves as a collection of information on academic technology for all teaching modalities at the University of Michigan for both new and seasoned instructors. Now providing resources to experiment and innovate using Generative AI at U-M.
Canvas
Canvas is a cloud-based learning management system used by most U-M instructors and students to facilitate teaching, learning and collaboration. Log in to Canvas
Instructional Support Services
ITS Teaching & Learning offers consultation and training in many areas including Canvas, learning system integrations, and Generative AI. Additional services include evaluation and piloting of learning tools, use of learning tools to enhance student engagement and learning assessment, and use of video for instruction and learning activities.
Zoom for Teaching
Faculty can use Zoom to host a lecture or have an interactive discussion.
My Learning Analytics
My Learning Analytics (MyLA) provides students with information about their engagement with course materials and resources, assignments, and grades in a Canvas course.
MiVideo
Powered by Kaltura, MiVideo is U-M's cloud-based media streaming and content management service used by faculty, students and staff to organize, catalog, share, search and publish multimedia content.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a leading online-learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Access over 15,000 engaging, top-quality, on-demand courses taught by recognized industry experts. Complement your current curriculum and integrate offerings into Canvas and Blackboard courses.
Remote Office Hours Queue
Remote Office Hours Queue is a virtual queueing tool that allows meeting hosts to manage queues of attendees waiting to meet with them for private one-on-one meetings in person or over Zoom videoconferencing.
Teaching Evaluations
Teaching Evaluations allow anonymous evaluation of courses by students. Evaluation questionnaires are provided to students on a scheduled basis. The results are collected and reported to the appropriate departments or units.
Student Success Viewer
Student Success Viewer is an early warning system that helps academic advisors identify at-risk students.
NameCoach
NameCoach is a web-based tool that allows users to record, listen and learn names. NameCoach Recorder allows users to record their name and NameCoach Roster allows students and instructors to listen and learn the names of others in a class (the service is integrated into Canvas). It promotes campus diversity, equity, and inclusion & fosters a more inclusive learning environment.
Perusall
Perusall is a social annotation tool that integrates within Canvas via LTI assignments. It enables students and instructors to collaboratively annotate PDFs, images, documents, videos, podcasts or digital textbooks.
