Identifying the Right Technology for the Task
Confused about which tool to use while you learn remotely? Below are the most common student tasks and the tech tool to help you complete the task.
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What are you trying to do? |
Tool to Use |
Description |
Support |
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Communicate with Instructors |
UNO Email/Canvas Inbox Canvas Announcements |
Use your UNO email/Canvas inbox to communicate with your instructors, and check Announcements in Canvas for important course updates. |
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Attend Synchronous |
Zoom |
Your instructor may use Zoom for live course meetings, weekly office hours, or recorded class sessions. |
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Recording Online |
VidGrid Zoom |
VidGrid or Zoom can be used to record yourself and your screen (audio and video) for presentations, video responses in discussion boards, or group projects. Zoom is best for recording synchronous discussions with groups; VidGrid is best for recording your screen or yourself for later annotations or editing. Set yourself up for success by following tips for online presentations. |
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File Sharing |
Box Canvas |
Use Box or Canvas to share files with your instructor or classmates. |
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Collaborate with Group Members |
Zoom Box |
Set up a video or audio call using Zoom and share files with each other using Box. |
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Upload Assignments & Check Grades |
Canvas |
For most courses, you'll use Canvas to upload assignments and check your grades. |
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| Quizzes and Exams |
Canvas Respondus |
You'll access most quizzes/exams through Canvas. Some instructors will require you to use the Respondus lockdown browser for online proctoring. Use the Respondus support link to check if your hardware is compatible before testing begins. |