Learning Technologies

Information about Canvas, CSU Learn, Zoom, Kaltura, and other learning technologies.

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Ally

Ally is a software solution designed to support faculty members in creating accessible course content within Canvas.
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Canvas

Canvas is Chico State's student learning management system.
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CSU Learn

CSU Learn assigns, tracks, and leverages content ranging from mandatory professional development to compliance.
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Follett Discover

Follett Discover is an online tool that allows faculty to indicate course materials and helps students buy and access their course materials in Canvas.
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Google Workspace

Information and tutorials about Google applications supported by Chico State; Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.
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Classroom Technology

Connecting to and using classroom technology.
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Kaltura Video

Kaltura is Chico State's video platform that allows students, faculty, and staff to upload, manage, and publish video content in Canvas and beyond.
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Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere is a web-based polling software that allows participants to respond to polls or surveys synchronously or asynchronously from their cell phones, tablets, or laptops. Results are tabulated and can be displayed in real-time on-screen. Poll Everywhere performs similarly to the pedagogical use of “clickers” but offers more activity options for engagement. Poll Everywhere also streamlines in-person attendance management.
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Pronto

Pronto is a real-time chat app in Canvas like Slack or Discord.
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Zoom Virtual Conferencing

Zoom is Chico State’s video conferencing solution available to all students, faculty, and staff.
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Gradescope

Gradescope allows instructors to streamline grading hand-written assignments. Currently, Gradescope is only available to a limited group of faculty.
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Canvas Credentials

Canvas Credentials is a digital badging solution that allows educators to issue credentials to students online. It offers features like credential stacking, analytics tracking, and gamification to recognize student achievements and make implementing a full-scale badging program more easily. Available only for Professional and Continuing Education. Other areas can make a request to purchase additional licenses.
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Articles (10)

Pinned Article Academic Technology Supported Applications

Academic Technology supports a wide range of applications and Canvas tools to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

Pinned Article Recover Grades and Content from Blackboard Learn (Instructors)

Instructors needing to recover grades, submissions, or content from the now-defunct Blackboard Learn system at Chico State can contact Learning Technology Services for access. Data recovery is necessary because only some content was transferred to Canvas, with grades and submissions retained in separate backups.

Pinned Article Recover Grades and Content from Blackboard Learn (Students)

Students needing to recover grades, submissions, or content from the now-defunct Blackboard Learn system at Chico State should contact their instructors for help. Data recovery is necessary because student enrollments and submissions were never transferred to Canvas, instead being retained in separate backups.

Access LinkedIn Learning

This article will guide Chico State users through locating their library number, logging into LinkedIn Learning via the Butte County Library, and accessing assigned courses through Canvas.

Design AI Literacy Assignments for Writing Practice

Low-stakes AI literacy assignments help students generate, evaluate, and revise AI outputs while reflecting on the process. Using Google Docs and Canvas, instructors can structure this process to build students’ ethical awareness, critical thinking, and digital literacy, aligning with Chico State's GenAI Guidelines.

Edit or Remove Assignment Group Subtotals in Canvas

Instructors can manage Gradebook sub-totals by editing or deleting Assignment Groups. Subtotals are generated automatically based on group configuration or weighting.

Instructure Impact

Instructure Impact is a tool that monitors the interactions of individual users, including faculty and students, within Canvas, allowing IT Support to measure the activity level and use of key functionality within your learning environment.

MLIB 027B Recording Options

Use AI as a Faculty Productivity Assistant

Faculty can use AI tools to draft messages, summarize posts, and create teaching materials. These techniques help reduce administrative load while maintaining academic standards.

Using Microsoft Bookings for Office Hours

Microsoft Bookings provides a straightforward way for students to schedule office hours with you online. It syncs directly with your Outlook calendar to ensure your availability is always up-to-date, preventing double-bookings. You can set up your office hours, share a simple link, and let students book appointments without any back-and-forth emails.