The Learn@UW–Madison team service manages and supports the Learn@UW suite of learning technologies that facilitate teaching and learning at UW–Madison. The team provides technical support, training, consultation, and documentation for all tools in the Learn@UW suite.
In addition to handling operations for our widely used academic technology tools, Learn@UW–Madison staff contribute technical and strategic expertise to a range of UW–Madison initiatives, committees and partnerships, such as support for online employee training course deployments, participation on teaching and learning technology pilots, and partnership with the Instructional Technologist Group (ITG).
Learn@UW suite tools
Atomic Assessments
Tool used to create and deliver quizzes in Canvas that require more advanced functionality.
Canvas
Learning management system used to access and manage online course learning materials.
Engage
Tool that offers discounted access to publisher eTexts via Canvas and access to other publisher materials and resources.
HelioCampus AC
HelioCampus Assessment & Credentialing (AC) is a cloud-based assessment management system that facilitates the collection and application of learning assessment data.
Honorlock
Automated proctoring solution for instructors to foster academic integrity.
Kaltura MediaSpace
Cloud-based video hosting platform that can be used for lecture capture, training videos and countless other instructional purposes.
LEAD
Learner Engagement Analytics Dashboard (LEAD) is a course-level learning analytics dashboard.
NameCoach
Tool for capturing and sharing proper name pronunciation recordings to promote equity, diversity and belonging.
Piazza
Discussion tool that allows students to work collaboratively with instructor overview.
Pressbooks
Content authoring and hosting platform that faculty, staff and students can use to create eTexts.
Top Hat
Active learning platform to engage students with homework, activities and polls using their own mobile devices.
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 how to fix them.
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.
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. Instructors and instructional staff can request a consultation with a DoIT AT consultant through the DoIT Help Desk.