Learning Tools
Learning Tools
Learning Management System
- Canvas: Canvas is the default platform available for all courses.
- Review the Canvas: Students webpage for details about accessing and navigating Canvas. Also, 24/7 support is available in Canvas to address any technical questions you have. You can access this help via the “Get Help” menu in Canvas and connect with support via chat, phone, or email.
Common Tech Tools
- Microsoft Teams is a video conferencing tool included in Microsoft 365. During your time at OHIO, you may use Microsoft Teams to attend online course sessions, connect with campus offices, and collaborate with classmates.
- Help and Resources: Microsoft Teams has lots of resources to get you started.
- Proctortrack online proctoring software allows instructors to give secure exams online.
- Learn more about OHIO’s proctoring and testing resources. In addition to the resources listed here, the Respondus LockDown Browser is also used by many instructors in Canvas.
Inclusive Access - Digital Course Materials
Inclusive Access gives you access to digital course materials, like e-textbooks, automatically on the first day of class. The cost of these materials is automatically charged to your student account if your course is participating. The Inclusive Access program is designed to increase affordability and the convenience of obtaining course materials.
To learn more or opt-out, view Getting Started with Inclusive Access (Students).
Free Tutoring From the Academic Achievement Center & University Libraries
- The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) assists you in achieving your academic goals by providing free in-person and online tutoring, writing assistance, and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL).
- Learn more about AAC services or you can schedule tutoring via TracCloud
- Academic coaches help you build the skills and study habits needed to be successful in college coursework, such as time management, goal setting, organization, and understanding the technology required to complete assignments.
- Peer tutors assist with learning classroom content and technology. Subject tutoring is available for more than 125 courses offered at OHIO University.