Learn@UW learning technologies

The Learn@UW–‍Madison team oversees learning technologies at UW–‍Madison, providing support and training for the Learn@UW service suite.

In addition to managing these tools, Learn@UW also contributes technical and strategic expertise to various UW–‍Madison initiatives, such as support for online employee training course deployments, participation on teaching and learning technology pilots, and partnership with the Instructional Technologist Group (ITG).

Schedule a consultation

Our learning technology consultants are happy to help you choose the best teaching and learning tool to fit your needs. Instructors and instructional staff can request a consultation with a DoIT AT consultant through the DoIT Help Desk.

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Learn@UW news

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    Learn@UW Newsletter, week of October 11

    What’s happening? Engage – Order dates for spring 2025 For courses in Spring 2025 that will employ eTexts or digital learning tools, the Engage order dates are October 21 through December 2. Mark your calendars …

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    Learn@UW Newsletter, week of September 13

    What’s happening? Top Hat – Outages reported last week Partial Top Hat outages were detected Monday, September 9. Continued issues have been reported by a small number of students in large-enrollment courses. While Top Hat …

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Learn@UW suite tools

Atomic Assessments

Tool used to create and deliver quizzes in Canvas that require more advanced functionality.

Learn about Atomic Assessments

HelioCampus AC

HelioCampus Assessment & Credentialing (AC) is a cloud-based assessment management system that facilitates the collection and application of learning assessment data.

Learn about HelioCampus AC

NameCoach

Tool for capturing and sharing proper name pronunciation recordings to promote equity, diversity and belonging.

Learn about NameCoach

Pressbooks

Content authoring and hosting platform that faculty, staff and students can use to create eTexts.

Learn about Pressbook

UDOIT

Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) identifies Canvas course accessibility barriers and provides guidance on how to fix them.

Learn about UDOIT

Canvas

Learning management system used to access and manage online course learning materials.

Learn about Canvas

Honorlock

Automated proctoring solution for instructors to foster academic integrity.

Learn about Honorlock

Online training (LinkedIn Learning)

LinkedIn Learning: Online platform for business, tech, and creative skills courses.

Learn about LinkedIn Learning

Top Hat

Active learning platform to engage students with homework, activities and polls using a mobile devices.

Learn about Top Hat

Engage

Tool that offers discounted access to publisher eTexts via Canvas and access to other publisher materials and resources.

Learn about Engage

Kaltura MediaSpace

Cloud-based video hosting platform that can be used for lecture capture, training videos and countless other instructional purposes.

Learn about Kaltura

Piazza

Discussion tool that allows students to work collaboratively with instructor overview.

Learn about Piazza

Turnitin

Evaluation tool promoting originality in student work by comparing submitted assignments.

Learn about Turnitin

Learn@UW training options, user groups & communities

For both novice and advanced users of the Learn@UW suite of learning technologies, the Learn@UW–‍Madison team offers a variety of opportunities to learn about the tools. As new tools and features are added regularly, the team continues to expand training opportunities to best fit the needs of the university.

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Help & contact

Schedule a consultation

There are a wide range of tools available and our learning technology consultants are happy to help you choose the best tool to fit your needs. You can always reach out to consultants in your local school or college. Otherwise, instructors and instructional staff can request a consultation with a DoIT AT consultant through the DoIT Help Desk.

DoIT Help Desk

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