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External Tools

The tools below are the ones AIBHS courses actually use. UF integrates many more LTI tools with Canvas — browse the full, current list on the UF Teaching & Learning Tool Finder.

Course Communication

EdStream

A Canvas messaging app instructors use for handling assignment-extension and re-grade requests from students.

https://edstream.io/

Automated Grading

Kaizen

Kaizen is an automated feedback and grading tool in Canvas.

Tutorial: How to set up Kaizen in Canvas

Gradescope

Efficient exam and assignment grading with auto-grading, rubrics, and feedback tools.

https://guides.gradescope.com/hc/en-us/articles/23586543164173-Using-Gradescope-LTI-1-3-with-Canvas-as-an-instructor

Proctoring

Honorlock

AI-powered virtual proctoring service for online exams.

https://pfs.tnt.aa.ufl.edu/teaching-and-technology-resources/online-proctoring/honorlock-instructor-guide/

Accessibility

Ally Accessibility Report

Scans course content for accessibility issues and gives students alternative formats of course files.

https://www.uhd.edu/computing/training-lms/ally-accessibility-report-in-canvas.aspx

Other Tools Worth Knowing About

Not currently used in an AIBHS course, but commonly requested and already integrated with UF Canvas. Full details on the Tool Finder.

Tool Category What it does
Turnitin Plagiarism Detection Compares submitted work against a database to detect plagiarism
Ed Discussion Collaboration Team discussion tool that supports code and math snippets
Piazza Discussion Q&A platform for class discussions and collaboration
H5P Content Creation Interactive content creation with gradebook integration
Mentimeter Interactivity Real-time interactive presentations and polling
Top Hat Assessment Interactive in-class quizzing and polling
Kaltura / Mediasite Content Creation Lecture recording and video hosting with interactive knowledge checks
My Learning Analytics Analytics Student performance and progress dashboard
UDOIT Accessibility Scans a course for accessibility issues
NaviGator AI Suite AI/Analytics UF-developed generative AI tools for teaching and learning