Teaching & Learning Software Index

A curated list of instructional tools available to A-State faculty and staff, organized by teachinginstructional purpose.

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?️ Content CreationDocument & DeliveryPresentation Tools

ToolsFor creating written content, slide decks, and visual materials.

• Microsoft Word – Word processing
• Apple Pages – Document design and layout
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Slide presentations
• Apple Keynote – Animated presentations
• Microsoft Sway – Web-based storytelling and presentations
• Canva – Easy drag-and-drop graphic design for buildingpresentations and social media

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? Data & Spreadsheet Tools

For organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data.

• Microsoft Excel – Spreadsheet and data analysis
• Apple Numbers – Spreadsheet creation and charts
• Google Sheets – Cloud-based spreadsheets

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? Video & Multimedia Tools

For creating, editing, and sharing instructionalvideo materials.content.

• Camtasia – Screen recording and video editing
for
• Apple lecturesiMovie – andSimple tutorialsvideo editing
• Adobe Premiere Pro – Professional video editing (Creative Cloud)
• Kaltura – Video hosting and embedding in Canvas
• PowerPointFlip – Slide-Student video responses

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? Audio Tools

For recording and editing sound-based presentationscontent.

• Microsoft SwayAudacity – InteractiveFree storytellingaudio and presentationseditor
• Adobe Creative CloudAudition – GraphicProfessional design,audio videoediting editing,(Creative Cloud)
• GarageBand – Audio creation on Mac

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?️ Image Editing & Conversion

Design visuals and moreconvert image formats for course materials or student work.

• Adobe Photoshop – Professional image editing and design
• GIMP – Free, open-source alternative to Photoshop
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• Img2Go – Online image editing and format conversion
• ToWebP.io – Free bulk image converter to/from WebP format
• QuickImageResize.pro – Resize and convert image formats quickly

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?️ File Management & Conversion Tools

For organizing, converting, and sharing files.

• Microsoft OneDrive – Cloud storage and sharing
• Adobe Acrobat Pro – PDF creation and editing
• CloudConvert – File format conversion
• PDFescape – Free online PDF editing

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? Assessment Tools

SecureFor andsecure flexibletesting, tools for quizzes, exams,grading, and feedback.

• Respondus LockDown Browser – Secure onlineCanvas testing within Canvas
• ExamSoft – Advanced exam delivery and analytics
• Gradescope – StreamlinedEfficient grading for paper-based and digital assignmentsworkflows
• Turnitin – Plagiarism detection and writing feedback

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? Active Learning & Engagement

ToolsFor that promotepromoting 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 presentationslessons
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• Flip – formativeVideo-based assessmentsstudent responses

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? Collaboration & Communication

Tools forFor synchronous and asynchronous interaction.

• Microsoft Teams – Chat, meetings, and file sharing
• Zoom – Video conferencing and webinars
• Cisco Webex – TeamChat, messagingmeetings, and channelsfile sharing
• Canvas Discussions – ThreadedCourse-based conversations within courses

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♿ Accessibility & Support

ToolsFor thatinclusive supportteaching diverseand learning needs and inclusive teaching.support.

• Read&Write – Text-to-speech, dictionaries,speech and writing support
• EquatIO – Math and STEM accessibility tools
• Otter.ai – Live transcriptionTranscription and note-taking
• Grammarly – Writing assistance
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• Microsoft grammarImmersive checkingReader – Reading support built into Office tools
• Apple VoiceOver – Reading support built into the Apple Operating System

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? 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