University of Wisconsin–Madison

Service Category: Teaching and learning

Instructional technology, tools, and resources directly supporting teaching and learning. Includes learning management systems, in-class and online course development, learning analytics, course evaluation, lecture capture, webinars, and other academic tools for faculty and students.

Turnitin

Turnitin is a web-based assignment evaluation tool that can be used by both instructors and students at UW–‍Madison.

Atomic Assessments

A quizzing tool used to create and deliver assignments that require more advanced features than the Canvas Quizzes.

Pressbooks

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

Piazza

A student-driven question and answer service that instructors can use for their courses.

Top Hat

A cloud-based student response system (SRS) that allows instructors to ask questions, take polls, give quizzes and receive feedback from your students during class.

HelioCampus Assessment & Credentialing (HelioCampus AC)

A cloud-based assessment management system that facilitates the collection and application of learning assessment data.

Instructor engagement

Programming and customized support to foster the use of research-supported, technology-enhanced teaching approaches.

Training for faculty and staff

Faculty and staff have access to a variety of technology classes to stay current on software programs. Check out the opportunities available, including Authorized Agent Network Tool Suite (AANTS) training and many LinkedIn Learning courses.

Canvas

A learning management system (LMS) that features intuitive instructional workflows, improved collaboration, and the ability to integrate with many external tools.

Ask a trainer – project support

Get one-on-one help and advice learning the software used in your student project or assignment.