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ToolUsesAdditional Resources
Adobe Acrobat Pro DCSoftware purchase: Create interactive forms, edit and save existing PDFs, or run accessibility checks on PDFs 
Adobe Acrobat ReaderSoftware download: View and print PDFs, and fill out interactive PDF forms 
Adobe Connect (Video Conferencing)Allows rich video interaction with multiple participants, including students and guests 
Adobe Creative CloudSoftware subscription: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, and others 
Attendance TrackingID card-based attendance tracking in select lecture halls or for special events 
AutoCADSoftware: Computer-aided design 
Bitlocker EncryptionSoftware: Encrypts an individual Windows computer's hard drive 
Blackboard Learn (Learning Management System)Tool for posting course materials, managing student assignments and grades, providing rubric feedback, facilitating interactions, and more
Calendar (Catmail/Outlook)Manage your calendar, schedule meetings with OHIO and non-OHIO accounts
Canvas (Learning Management System)Tool for posting course materials, managing student assignments and grades, providing rubric feedback, facilitating interactions, and more
Class Climate (Course & Instructor Evaluations)Design custom evaluations or surveys and administer them online or via paper bubble sheets 
Departmental PrintingCentrally managed printing, copying, scanning, and faxing for academic and administrative units
Email Distribution Groups (via Catmail/Outlook)Opt-in opt-out, listserv style mailing lists for OHIO accounts 
Email (Catmail/Outlook)Office 365-based email account
EndNoteSoftware purchase: Publishing and managing bibliographies 
ESET Anti-VirusSoftware: Virus and malware protection for Mac computers running Mac OS 10.5 or higher 
FaxSend and receive faxes via email or over the web 
FileVault2 EncryptionSoftware: Encrypts an individual Mac computer's hard drive 
Fonts: OHIO brand approvedSoftware: Install OHIO fonts on your Windows or Mac computer 
Google Analytics (Web Analytics)Detailed measurements of web page traffic and visitor behavior 
Guest PrintingGuests purchase a printing card to print in Alden Library and other public locations 
Home and Shared Network FoldersSecure, high-speed, on-campus Network Attached Storage (NAS) 
iPad AppsSoftware purchase: Apps available only through the iOS app store; discounts available 
Live Streaming VideoMicrosoft Stream and Youtube for broadcasting live University events in real time over the internet 
Mac OSSoftware purchase: Apple software, some available only through Mac App Store; discounts available 
Mailman ListservsOpt-in opt-out, listserv style mailing lists for OHIO and non-OHIO accounts 
Mass MailingsBulk email sent to all OHIO users or to specific subsets 
MatLabSoftware subscription: Tool for data analysis, visualization, and algorithm and application development 
Microsoft Anti-VirusSoftware: Virus and malware protection for Windows and Mac computers 
Microsoft Azure for StudentsSoftware: Microsoft-sponsored package for students interested in learning how to code 
Microsoft BookingsOffice 365 tool that allows users to schedule appointments with a department or organization 
Microsoft Forms (Electronic Forms)An electronic form platform that reduces use of paper and can be used to automate workflows
Microsoft GroupsShared workspaces, file collaboration using Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 applicationsOutlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Teams 
Microsoft OneDriveOffice 365 collaborative document editing, file storage, and sharing
Microsoft OneNoteOffice 365 digital notebook, classroom and meeting notes 
Microsoft Project ProSoftware subscription: Project, portfolio, and resource management, including time and effort. 
Microsoft TeamsOffice 365 group chat, channels, instant messaging, document collaboration, video calls, meetings
Microsoft Visio ProSoftware subscription: Create flow charts and diagrams 
Microsoft Visual StudioSoftware subscription: Software development and coding 
Multi-Factor AuthenticationAdds an extra layer of protection to your OHIO account by using the DUO Security mobile app to verify your logins.
NvivoSoftware: Quantitative and mixed methods data analysis tool 
OBI ReportingReporting, analytics, dashboards 
Offsite ProctoringIn-person exam proctoring for students who cannot come to an OHIO testing center 
Ohio University Learning Network (OULN)Network of videoconferencing classrooms between OHIO campuses 
On-campus ProctoringIn-person supervision of students while they take their exams 
OnBase (Electronic Document Management)Capture or scan paper documents and process documents electronically
Panopto (Lecture Capture)Cloud-based application for recording lectures, presentations, or events 
PeopleSoft (Student Information System)Storing, managing, and updating student data 
Personal WebsitesWebsites for OHIO faculty and staff to share professional work, research, course materials, and publications 
PGP EncryptionSoftware subscription: Encrypt sensitive data (FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, intellectual property, etc.) 
Prerecorded VideoMicrosoft Stream and Youtube for uploading and sharing video content 
Proctortrack (Online Proctoring)Fee-based, automated, online proctored exams and tests using a Windows or Mac device.  
Qualtrics Research SuiteCreate online surveys, questionnaires, event sign-up lists, and social science research instruments
Read&Write GoldSoftware: Assistive technology for reading or writing-based support 
SASSoftware subscription: Statistical analysis software package that comes with STAT, ETS, IML, GRAPH, & other modules 
Secure File SharingA web-based application for temporary, secure file storage and sharing
Shared Mailboxes and CalendarsCustom Office 365 email or calendar address that multiple people can access 
SPSSSoftware: Statistical analysis 
SSL CertificatesSecure Socket Layer certificates for encrypting traffic to and from servers on ohio.edu domain 
Standardized TestsComputer-based and written tests like GRE, Praxis, TOEFL, ACT, and SAT 
Static WebsitesFor rare and unique circumstances when Web CMS does not meet your website hosting needs 
Student PrintingCentrally-managed, Bobcat Cash-based printing
TelephoneOffice and conference room land lines; remote phone and voicemail access; call center menus
Test ScoringAutomated scanning of Scantron "bubble sheet" paper exams 
Top Hat (Student Response System)Classroom discussions, track attendance, and conduct real-time polls and quizzes via students' personal devices 
Virtual Desktops (VDI)Remote access to full Windows desktop
Virtual Private Network (VPN)Off-campus access to services that normally requires being connected to campus wi-fi or ethernet 
VitalSource (Digital Course Materials)Affordable, inclusive access digital content like ebooks and courseware for students
VMware FusionSoftware: Allows a Mac user to install Windows on their Mac and switch between operating systems without rebooting, similar to Bootcamp 
VoicethreadUpload, share, discuss, and give feedback on documents, presentations, images, audio files, and videos 
Web CMSEasy-to-use interface for authoring, administering, editing, and managing official University web pages
Wi-FiEduroam-compatible wireless internet
Windows 10Software: Microsoft operating system 
Wireless Display ProjectionProject audio and video from your laptop or mobile device in compatible classrooms 
Wolfram MathematicaSoftware purchase: Data analysis, visualization, and algorithm and application development