Formerly known as Distance Learning, the Instructional Support Services arm of the department of Learning Culture & Innovation (LC&I) provides all SJR State faculty with training and support for educational technology resources including software, systems, and tools used for instruction in the classroom and online. Contact us at x4077 or InstructionalSupport@sjrstate.edu
Below is a list of the edtech resources available at SJR State, the department that can provide you with access to that resource, and how you can get help online anytime.
SJR State provides access to a variety of resources through Learning Culture & Innovation (LC&I), the IT department, and the Learning Resources department. Access to some resources is regulated by IT.
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TO ACCESS |
VIEW ONLINE GUIDE |
IT |
Use your College email address for access. IT must install desktop apps. |
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Ally |
Learning Culture & Innovation (LC&I) |
Access for faculty is automatic. Ally is embedded in Canvas. |
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Brainfuse |
Access for faculty is automatic. Click the "Brainfuse Online Tutoring" link from the Course Navigation menu in Canvas. |
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Canvas |
Access for faculty is automatic. Login with your College credentials. |
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Canvas Studio |
Access for faculty is automatic. Studio is embedded in Canvas. |
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Classroom Equipment |
IT and Academic Affairs |
Each classroom is outfitted with a presentation station/computer and projector. Some classrooms have student computers. |
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Concourse Syllabus |
Academic Affairs (content) and LC&I (troubleshooting) |
Access for faculty is automatic. Concourse Syllabus is embedded in Canvas. Access for staff is limited - contact AVP Mike Keller. |
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For customized content, contact Heather Jones. |
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Impact and the Canvas Support Center | LC&I | For Impact campaigns and support article requests, contact Dr. Christina Will. | |
LibGuides |
For custom course-related guides, contact a Librarian. For department guides, contact Dr. Christina Will. |
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IT |
Access for all employees is automatic. Login with your College credentials. IT must install desktop apps. |
Tech-Talk provides training on most Office products. |
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Lucidchart and Lucidspark |
Access for faculty is automatic. Lucidchart and Lucidspark are embedded in Canvas. |
Instructions for Lucid are in the Support Center in Canvas. |
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Packback Deep Dives |
Faculty must contact our Packback rep - see our guide for details. |
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Packback Questions and Polls |
Faculty must contact our Packback rep - see our guide for details. |
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Respondus 4, Lockdown Browser, and Monitor |
IT and LC&I |
Respondus is embedded in Canvas but faculty must contact Instructional Support Services at x4077. |
Respondus |
Snagit |
IT |
Contact IT to have Snagit installed on your computer. |
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Streaming Licensed Videos for Class Use |
To license and/or embed films in Canvas, contact a Librarian. |
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ThingLink |
ThingLink is an available tool in Canvas. All employees can access ThingLink via their web site - create an account with your College email address. |
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Turnitin |
IT and LC&I |
Create an instructor account with your College email address at turnitin.com. For help using Turnitin within Canvas, contact Instructional Support Services. |
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Zoom |
For a licensed account, contact Dr. Christina Will. You can access Zoom via the web site, using the desktop app, or using the tool in Canvas. |
Zoom Learning Center and in the Support Center in Canvas |
Don't see what you need? Contact Dr. Christina Will to talk about options.