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.
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.
Proctoring¶
Honorlock¶
AI-powered virtual proctoring service for online exams.
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 |