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Canvas is the University’s official learning management system (LMS), and a course shell is automatically created for every course. Canvas provides an accessible 24/7 digital environment for students to access course information for face-to-face, hybrid and fully online courses. Instructors can use Canvas to organize and deliver accessible course content, post announcements, share resources, lecture notes or presentation slides, assign and collect work, create quizzes or exams, facilitate discussions, share grading information and communicate directly with students.

Learn more about Canvas Training and Support.  

Note: Whether you’re using a PC or Mac, Firefox and Chrome are the preferred browsers for working in Canvas. Using alternative browsers can sometimes limit Canvas’s functionality. 

Microsoft OneDrive is a secure, cloud-based storage platform included in the 91´ÎÔª’s Microsoft 365 license. It allows faculty, staff and students to store, access, and share files from any device with internet access. OneDrive is fully integrated with Office 365 tools including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. OneDrive can be used to upload and organize course materials, share documents, presentations and multimedia content directly within Canvas, and collaborate in real time on shared files.

Learn more about how to use Microsoft OneDrive to share and collaborate.

The University currently supports both Microsoft Teams for messaging and video conferencing and Zoom for video conferencing. These tools work to foster real-time interaction, teamwork, and streamlined productivity for faculty, staff, and students. Microsoft Teams is included as part of the University’s Microsoft contract and is the recommended tool.

Learn more about setting up and using and for video conferencing. 

Panopto is the 91´ÎÔª’s official tool for creating, storing, and sharing video and audio content. Integrated with Canvas, Panopto supports creating, storing, streaming and managing video and audio content. Panopto automatically generates captions for all recordings, improving accessibility.

Learn more by accessing the UM Solution Center or enrolling in the self-paced course .

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library has two recording studios available for use. The studios include the One Button Studio, Vodcast Station, Lightboard Studio and Podcast Studio.

Learn more on the library’s Recording Studios webpage.

The Mansfield Library has two Microsoft HoloLens 2 units for exploration and collaboration. These headsets showcase the AR/MX world of immersive technology. Unlike Virtual Reality, this technology aims to add digital elements to the existing world instead of creating a different world.

Learn more on the library’s Augmented / Mixed Reality webpage.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science focused on creating machines that mimic human intelligence. AI allows machines to learn, adapt and perform tasks like humans. Generative AI is a specific type of AI that uses algorithms to aggregate information and create text, images, audio and other media products. Some common Generative AI’s include , , and ).

Learn more about AI by enrolling in the . 

OER are educational materials that have open and flexible licenses, are customizable, and free to access online.

Check out the Mansfield for more information about OER, OER repositories, and resources including free OER webinars.