Tools and Technologies

All faculty are required to use the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to house course materials and communicate with students. We use Zoom and Microsoft Teams to teach online synchronous classes. And, we are also a MS365 school. All faculty, students and staff have access to a full suite of Microsoft tools to support teaching and learning including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

If you are looking for additional ways to engage your students, we encourage to you checked out the following technologies. You can set up a 1:1 appointment with OLI staff to learn more.

  • MS Teams

    MS Teams is a collaboration tool that allows for chatting, sharing documents, and planners. It also allows you to quickly start meetings or conference calls. MS Teams will be launched fully for all faculty, staff and students by Fall 2024. You can access MS Teams by logging into MyLIM and selecting Teams in the left-hand menu.

    Zoom will no longer be used for online synchronous meetings or internal LIM College meetings after June 30, 2024.

  • MS Flip

    MS Flip is a video discussion tool that can be integrated into Canvas. Instead of writing responses in the discussion board, students can record themselves (audio or video) along with assets such as gifs, stickers, text overlay, etc. Their peers can respond with audio, video or text responses. The tool can also be used for presentations or to screen record.

    Log into MS Flip using your LIM Credentials to get started.

    Reach out to the Office of Learning Innovation for set up information.

  • Padlet

    Padlet can be described as a visual discussion board. Students can post images, videos, audio and text. Their peers can comment below. Padlet can be embedded into Canvas discussions or assignments. You can access Padlet with a basic account by logging in with your LIM credentials . If you would like to use the tool as a teacher, please email the Office of Learning Innovation.

  • Atomic Journal

    Atomic Journal is tool that can be used for reflections or blogging within Canvas. Although it is linked to the Assignments feature in Canvas, it can be built directly into a Module Page.

    If you would like to use Atomic Journals in your course, please reach out to the Office of learning Innovation.

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