Teaching & Learning Software Index
A curated list of instructional tools available to A-State faculty and staff, organized by teaching purpose.
? Content Creation & Delivery
Tools for building and sharing instructional materials.
- Camtasia – Screen recording and video editing for lectures and tutorials
- Kaltura – Video hosting and embedding in Canvas
- PowerPoint – Slide-based presentations
- Microsoft Sway – Interactive storytelling and presentations
- Adobe Creative Cloud – Graphic design, video editing, and more
? Assessment Tools
Secure and flexible tools for quizzes, exams, and feedback.
- Respondus LockDown Browser – Secure online testing within Canvas
- ExamSoft – Advanced exam delivery and analytics
- Gradescope – Streamlined grading for paper-based and digital assignments
- Turnitin – Plagiarism detection and writing feedback
? Active Learning & Engagement
Tools that promote student interaction and participation.
- Poll Everywhere – Live polling and quizzes
- Padlet – Collaborative boards for brainstorming and sharing
- Kahoot! – Game-based learning and quizzes
- Flip (formerly Flipgrid) – Video-based student responses
- Nearpod – Interactive presentations and formative assessments
? Collaboration & Communication
Tools for synchronous and asynchronous interaction.
- Microsoft Teams – Chat, meetings, and file sharing
- Zoom – Video conferencing and webinars
- Cisco Webex – Team messaging and channels
- Canvas Discussions – Threaded conversations within courses
♿ Accessibility & Support
Tools that support diverse learning needs and inclusive teaching.
- Read&Write – Text-to-speech, dictionaries, and writing support
- EquatIO – Math and STEM accessibility tools
- Otter.ai – Live transcription and note-taking
- Grammarly – Writing assistance and grammar checking
? Explore by Teaching Style
Looking for tools that fit a specific instructional approach?
Visit our Teaching Styles page to explore tools for:
- Flipped Classrooms
- Project-Based Learning
- Synchronous vs Asynchronous Teaching
- Hybrid & HyFlex Models