Campus-Supported Tools and Technologies

The education technology landscape on campus is constantly evolving as new platforms become available and older technologies are phased out of use. The information below is updated regularly. In addition, Engineering IT compiles a comprehensive set of tools and services on their website. You might also be interested in Software and Hardware Options Based on Teaching Style and Course Content (ACES Technology Services)

Learning Management Systems

Campus and departmentally support learning management systems currently available on campus.

With the official launch of Canvas in 2021, we encourage all faculty to consider adopting this newest platform to better support our students in the future. “The move from multiple systems to a common LMS will foster collaboration, reduce complexity, and simplify the learning and teaching experience for Illinois students and faculty.”
Move to Canvas website

Compass 2GCanvasMoodleLon CapaPraire Learn
Campus-supported LMS based on the Blackboard Learn PlatformCurrently in pilot phase with official launch expected in Spring 2021College supported LMS used by LAS, Education and the iSchoolCollege supported LMS used primarily by ChemistryCollege supported LMS used primarily by Engineering
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updated 2/20/21

Live Discussion Platforms

ZoomMicrosoft TeamsSkype for Business
Live web conferencing and collaboration tool used for synchronous class sessions and online virtual eventsOnline Collaboration platform that supports video conferencing, threaded discussions and moreEnterprise software application for instant messaging and video conferencing, will eventually be replaced with Teams
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updated 2/20/21

Collaboration Tools

Google AppsJamboardBoxMicrosoft Teams
Google suite of communication, document sharing and media streaming appsPart of the Google suite, Jamboard is a collaborative, online whiteboard appUpload and share documents in the cloud with anyoneOnline Collaboration platform that supports video conferencing, threaded discussions and more
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updated 2/20/21

Streaming Media Platforms

Kaltura MediaspaceMicrosoft StreamEnsemble
Campus-supported streaming media distribution platform that supports viewer analyticsPart of the Google suite, Stream is a steaming media platform much like Youtube and MediaspaceLegacy streaming media platform still in use by some departments on campus
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Web Publishing

cPanelPublish.IllinoisIllinois WikiDigication
Campus-supported LMS based on the Blackboard Learn PlatformCampus- supported WordPress content management systemCampus-supported Wiki platformCampus-supported eortfolio platform
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updated 2/20/21

Proctoring and Plagiarism Tools

ProctorioProctorUSafeAssign
Campus-supported LMS based on the Blackboard Learn PlatformCurrently in pilot phase with official launch expected in 2021Plagiarism detection tool Integrated with Compass2G and Moodle
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updated 2/20/21

Productivity and Creativity Suites

Google AppsMicrosoft 365Adobe Creative Cloud
Campus-supported LMS based on the Blackboard Learn PlatformCurrently in pilot phase with official launch expected in 2021Departmental supported LMS used by LAS, Education and the iSchool
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updated 2/20/21

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