Educational Technology

Ed Tech Tool Catalog

Wilmington University uses a variety of educational technology tools to enrich, elevate, and transform the teaching and learning experiences for our faculty and students.

Licensed ed tech tools, supported by WilmU
Approved ed tech tools, supported by WilmU
Licensed ed tech tools, supported by the third-party vendor
Technical support and training information

WilmU Licensed and Supported Ed Tech Tools

These approved tools can be integrated into your Canvas courses or used alongside your class materials, with training provided by the Ed Tech department
Name	Type	Purpose	Support
Canvas	Learning management system	Access and interact with course materials, communicate and collaborate online	Canvas webpage
Kaltura Capture	Screencasting and video recording	Create and share a video using screen capture, lecture capture or PowerPoint narration	Kaltura webpage
Respondus Monitor	Online proctoring	Verify student identities and maintain academic integrity during online exams	Respondus Monitor webpage
Turnitin	Plagiarism and AI detection tool	Verifies originality and detects AI use in writing assignments	Turnitin webpage
Video-Enabled Classroom	Specialized classroom for Online Live classes	This technology enables online students to see, hear, and interact with their peers in the face-to-face classroom in real-time	Video-enabled classroom webpage
Zoom	Web conferencing	Facilitates virtual class meetings and online collaboration, enabling real-time communication and interaction	Zoom webpage

WilmU Approved and Supported Ed Tech Tools

These tools can be integrated into your Canvas courses or used alongside your class materials, with training provided by the Ed Tech department
Name	Type	Purpose	Vendor Tech Support
Canva	Content creation and design tool	Canva simplifies image editing and project-based learning with a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, offering templates for collaborative brainstorming and individual projects	Canva webpage
Padlet	Digital notice board	Padlet is a collaborative tool for designing and sharing content, allowing users to organize and present media such as images, videos, and text on interactive boards that can be embedded in Canvas	Padlet webpage
Wakelet	Digital curation platform	Wakelet is a bookmark manager that enables users to organize content into visual collections, called wakes, which can be easily shared with students via a link	Wakelet webpage

Licensed ed tech tools, supported by the third-party vendor

These tools are available for students and faculty in select courses upon request from the program chair. For assistance with syncing grades with third party tool integrations, please contact the vendors through the Tech Support options listed below.
Name	Type	Purpose	Support
Cengage Learning MindLinks	Course content platform	Cengage Learning Mindlinks enables students to access customized course content and resources through a single link, providing essential materials for success.	Cengage Learning MindLinks
Hawkes	Course content platform	Hawkes provides textbooks, ebooks and educational software to enhance student learning. Students can access course resources and complete course requirements on Hawkes.	Hawkes
Inclusive Access	Course Material delivery program	Inclusive Access provides digital course content for students such as ebooks.	Inclusive Access
Labster	Virtual science lab	Labster is an interactive 3D animation platform that teaches students scientific concepts through simulations. Instructors can customize the lab to suit course objectives and student needs. With the aid of a virtual learning assistant, students can master scientific concepts, take quizzes and monitor their progress.	Labster
McGraw Hill ALEKS Business	Course content platform	McGraw Hill ALEKS Business creates a personalized learning system for students with the use of artificial intelligence. Students can access their course materials such as case studies, course topics and interactive games on the program.	McGraw Hill Aleks
McGraw Hill Campus	Learning Software	Faculty and students can easily browse and use instructional resources from McGraw Hill's library such as ebooks, tests, Powerpoint slides and integrate digital platforms such as Connect into courses.	McGraw Hill Campus
McGraw-Hill Connect	Web-based assignment platform	McGraw Hill Connect offers students the ability to register, take assignments and assessments to further their learning. Instructors can monitor student progress and access student grades once they set it up in a course with the use of unique access codes.	McGraw Hill Connect
McGraw-Hill SimNet	Training program	Students and faculty can practice their Microsoft Office and file management skills on McGraw SimNet with training videos and assessments to achieve learning goals and for career advancement.	McGraw-Hill SimNet
Pearson	Learning Software	Pearson's program offers students and instructors ebooks, learning platforms and tutoring applications for high quality educational experiences. Users can browse courses from the plethora of topics and pursue certificates from the program.	Pearson
Pearson MyLab and Mastering	Course content platform	Instructors can personalize courses for students through MyLab. Students can take online assessments, engage in interactive learning and increase student understanding of educational concepts.	Pearson Mylab
Peregrine Academic Services	Online testing and educational program	Students can use Peregrine's services to write good research papers, format and cite sources and also acquire foundational business knowledge and skills. In addition, Peregrine offers soft skill assessments and professional development for students.	Peregrine
Portfolium	Online portfolio of academic work	E-portfolio system that allows students and alumni to visually showcase their academic work, projects and accomplishments.	Portfolium webpage
RedShelf eBooks	Academic resource sharing platform	Students can purchase, read and sell ebooks, academic resources, documents and other digital educational content on Redshelf.	RedShelf RedShelf WilmU
Sage Vantage	Course content platform	Instructors can link Sage Vantage to course resources with unique codes. Students can sign up and use the codes instructors provide to access course relevant materials, learn and complete assignments that are auto graded. It increases students' critical thinking skills and performance in a course.	Sage Vantage
SCORM	Course creation service	SCORM's software allows instructors to build courses, edit course content, track learner progress and create customizable content for students.	SCORM
TestOut EduApp	Course content platform	Faculty can use this service to link course resources, custom exams and certifications. The service provides instructors the ability to copy course content, export and import courses and grade student assignments.	TestOut EduApp
WileyPLUS	Course content platform	WileyPlus has pre-built courses and ebooks that faculty can employ for inclusion in their courses. It also provides an online platform which allows instructors to collaborate and share ideas for effective teaching.	WileyPlus

Technical Support and Training Information

If you need help installing or using these tools, please contact the WilmU Help Desk.
Please note that not all tools listed may support Chromebooks. Refer to the Chromebook Not Support webpage or the vendor’s website for each app's specific technical requirements.
View the Learning Systems Status web page to check the uptime/downtime status of the various learning systems that are used in Wilmington University courses.
For Ed Tech workshops, view the Faculty Workshop Calendar; for CTE workshops, view the events at Center for Teaching Excellence.