Learn@UW academic technologies
Supporting the academic enterprise of UW–Madison with technology services
The Learn@UW team supports a wide range of academic technology tools used across UW–Madison, including Canvas. These tools—known together as the Learn@UW suite—are designed to enhance teaching, support student learning, and help prepare students for their careers.
Our team offers expert help through training, documentation, and one-on-one or group consultations to make sure instructors and staff can choose and use the tools that best fit their needs.
We work closely with campus partners like the Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring, the Instructional Technologists Group, the Office of Academic and Career Success, and many schools and departments to ensure these tools are well-managed and aligned with academic goals.
In addition to supporting the Learn@UW suite of tools, we also collaborate with the Offices of Compliance and Human Resources to help design and deliver online training for students and employees—much of which is essential for meeting university policies and regulations.
Learn@UW suite
Teaching and learning tools

Atomic Assessments
A tool used to create and deliver quizzes in Canvas that require more advanced functionality.

Blue
A course evaluation tool that enhances the feedback experience for both instructors and students.

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

DesignPLUS
A group of three Canvas integrated tools that help rapidly build and style high-quality courses.

Engage
Discounted access to publisher eTexts in Canvas and access to other publisher materials and resources.

Gradescope
Streamlines and standardizes grading for handwritten, digital, and code submissions.

HelioCampus AC
Assessment management tool for collecting and applying learning assessment data.

Honorlock
Automated proctoring solution for instructors to foster academic integrity.

Kaltura MediaSpace
Video hosting platform for lecture capture, training videos and other instructional purposes.

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

NameCoach
A tool for capturing and sharing proper name pronunciation recordings to promote equity, diversity and belonging.

Piazza
A discussion tool that allows students to work collaboratively with an instructor’s overview.

Pressbooks
A content authoring and hosting platform that faculty, staff and students can use to create eTexts.

TidyUp
TidyUP is a Canvas tool that identifies and removes unused course files and pages.

Top Hat
An active learning tool to engage students with homework, activities and polls using a mobile device.

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

UDOIT
Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) identifies Canvas course accessibility barriers and provides guidance on fixes.
Career readiness tools

12twenty
An analytics tool used to gather workplace data primarily for undergraduate students. Used by schools and colleges to ensure they are preparing their students for success.

Handshake
A career services management tool that connects students, employers, and career centers. Students can zero in on career interests, personalize notifications, and stay up to date on on-campus career events.

Big Interview
A mock interview platform that prepares students and staff for the real thing. Students can rehearse the experiences and their answers. Staff can draw from thousands of questions or create their own. And both can use the Big Resume AI tools to optimize their resume.
Learn@UW news
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of July 31
Blue is coming, Top Hat offers a toolkit, and lots of training in August.
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Teaching Tools registration now open
Learn@UW is holding two sessions designed to help instructors leverage Canvas, Piazza, TopHat, and other teaching tools to enhance their upcoming courses.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of July 17
Gradescope & Turnitin scheduled maintenance, Canvas Free-for-Teacher Access, and lots of training in August!
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Learn@UW pre-semester training opportunities
Join Learn@UW for a series of pre-semester training sessions on topics such as Canvas, Gradescope, Top Hat and more.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of June 26
An Honorlock update, two Canvas updates, and a lot of Learn@UW training sessions.
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 meet the university’s needs.




