ITS: Learning Technology offers administration and support for tools and services that enhance learning through the use of technology. In addition, we offer workshops and consultations for instructors using ITS-supported software for teaching and learning. 

Meet The Learning Platforms Team

Our Learning Platforms team are the unsung heroes behind your digital classroom at UNCG! They keep courses running smoothly, manage instructional tools like Canvas, Respondus, Turnitin, and Adobe Creative Campus, and support faculty, staff, and students with expert training and troubleshooting. Rest assured, they will ensure your learning experience is always on track.

Software @ UNCG

Instructional Tools that are supported campus-wide are listed below. Select a tool category to filter the list of tools. Click “Learn more” within a tool’s card to open a page containing tutorials, technical support information, and accessibility and privacy statements. 

Other approved tools can be found at software.uncg.edu. Instructors who want to use a tool not listed below must submit a purchase request through ITS.

SoftwareDescription
Adobe Creative CloudAdobe Creative Cloud is a set of applications and services used for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography.
Box.comBox.com is a cloud-based storage and collaboration platform that is UNC Greensboro’s primary research data storage solution.
CanvasCanvas is an asynchronous learning management system used by faculty teaching online or blended courses at UNCG.
Canvas Student ePortfoliosCanvas Student ePortfolios is a platform that lets students showcase their educational achievements and work accomplishments.
Canvas StudioStudio is an interactive media tool that is available in every Canvas course, allowing comments or quiz questions to be added throughout video and audio content.
Canvas Third-Party IntegrationsCanvas supports LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability®), a standard that makes it possible to integrate third-party tools with your Canvas course.
Microsoft 365Microsoft 365 is a cloud-powered productivity platform that bundles Microsoft’s products in one place, allowing users to work in the cloud or download full-featured applications.
Microsoft ClipchampMicrosoft Clipchamp is a user-friendly, browser-based and desktop video editor that combines drag-and-drop simplicity with powerful features like templates and AI voiceovers.
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that integrates with various applications and tools to provide intelligent suggestions, automate tasks, and answer questions in real time.
Microsoft OneDriveOneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that lets you store your files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from any device connected to the Internet.
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams is a communication tool that includes chat, document sharing, real-time collaboration, voice calling, and audio/video conferencing capabilities.
PanoptoPanopto is a video platform that offers UNCG faculty the ability to capture their lectures
Parchment Digital BadgesCanvas Parchment Digital Badges is a digital badging platform that awards badges based on predefined earning criteria.
QualtricsQualtrics is a web-based application used to design, distribute, and analyze online surveys.
Read&Write ToolbarRead&Write by texthelp is a literacy toolbar designed to support diverse ways of interacting with text and help you gain confidence with reading, writing, studying and research.
Respondus LockDown Browser and MonitorRespondus LockDown Browser is an application that prevents students from accessing other websites, tools, and resources while taking online quizzes. Respondus Monitor uses the student’s webcam to monitor a student’s behavior while they are taking the test.
TurnitinTurnitin is plagiarism detection software that integrates with Canvas and scans student work for matched text by comparing the work to a large database of student work, publications, and materials on the internet.
UDOITThe Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool, or UDOIT (pronounced “You Do It”), helps faculty identify accessibility issues in Canvas course content.
ITS Supported Software Applications

Use the buttons to filter cards by category. All categories are shown by default. A clear filters button appears when a category is chosen.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud is a set of applications and services used for graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography.

Box

Box.com is a cloud-based storage and collaboration platform that is UNCG’s primary research data storage solution.

Canvas

Canvas is an asynchronous learning management system used by faculty teaching online or blended courses at UNCG.

Canvas Student ePortfolios

Canvas Student ePortfolios is a platform that lets students showcase their educational achievements and work accomplishments.

Canvas Studio

Canvas Studio is an interactive media tool that is available in every Canvas course, allowing comments or quiz questions to be added throughout video and audio content.

Canvas Third-Party Integrations

Canvas supports LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability®), a standard that makes it possible to integrate third-party tools with your Canvas course.

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-powered productivity platform that bundles Microsoft’s products in one place, allowing users to work in the cloud or download full-featured applications.

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Microsoft Clipchamp

Microsoft Clipchamp is a user-friendly, browser-based and desktop video editor that combines drag-and-drop simplicity with powerful features like templates and AI voiceovers.

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant that integrates with various applications and tools to provide intelligent suggestions, automate tasks, and answer questions in real time.

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Microsoft OneDrive

OneDrive is a Microsoft cloud storage service that lets you store your files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from any device connected to the Internet.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a communication tool that includes chat, document sharing, real-time collaboration, voice calling, and audio/video conferencing capabilities.

Panopto

Panopto is a video platform that offers faculty the ability to capture their lectures at UNCG.

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Parchment Digital Badges

Parchment Digital Badges (formerly Canvas Credentials) is a digital badging platform that awards badges based on predefined earning criteria.

Qualtrics

Qualtrics is a web-based application used to design, distribute, and analyze online surveys.

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Read&Write Toolbar

Read&Write is a literacy toolbar designed to support diverse ways of interacting with text.

Respondus Lockdown browser and Monitor

Respondus LockDown Browser is an application that prevents students from accessing other websites, tools, and resources while taking online quizzes. Respondus Monitor uses the student’s webcam to monitor a student’s behavior while they are taking the test.

turnitin

Turnitin is plagiarism detection software that integrates directly with Canvas and scans student work for matched text by comparing the work to a large database of student work, publications, and materials on the internet.

UDOIT

The Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool, or UDOIT (pronounced “You Do It”), helps faculty identify accessibility issues in Canvas course content.