Learning tools
Learning tools
Learning management systems
OHIO is transitioning from Blackboard to Canvas. Both platforms allow you to access course syllabi, assignments, and grades.
Note: For each of your courses, check with your instructor on which platform you will use.
- Canvas: The Canvas: Students webpage overviews student help materials. Review the Getting Started with Canvas page for details on accessing and navigating Canvas.
- Blackboard: To get acquainted, check out Blackboard Help and Resources: Students, particularly our Getting Started page.
Common tech tools
- Microsoft Teams is a video conferencing tool included in Microsoft 365. During your time at OHIO, you may use Microsoft Teams to attend online course sessions, connect with campus offices, and collaborate with classmates.
- Help and Resources: Microsoft Teams has lots of resources to get you started.
- Proctortrack, also known as Online Proctoring, allows instructors to give secure exams online.
- Help and Resources: Online Proctoring guides you through setting up Proctortrack on your device.
- Top Hat is a tool that instructors may use to help you participate in class.
- Help and Resources: Top Hat contains resources to get your devices ready for class.
- VoiceThread is a tool that instructors may use to give assignments involving you uploading, sharing, and commenting on various different types of media.
- Help and Resources: VoiceThread has some tips for submitting various VoiceThread assignments.
Inclusive Access - digital course materials
Inclusive Access gives you access to digital course materials, like e-textbooks, automatically on the first day of class. The cost of these materials is automatically charged to your student account if your course is participating. The Inclusive Access program is designed to increase affordability and the convenience of obtaining course materials.
To learn more or opt-out, view Getting Started with Inclusive Access (Students).
Free tutoring from the Academic Achievement Center & University Libraries
- Academic coaches help you build the skills and study habits needed to be successful in college coursework, such as time management, goal setting, organization, and understanding the technology required to complete assignments.
- Learn more and schedule an appointment with an academic coach.
- Peer tutors provide assistance with learning classroom content and technology, like Blackboard and ALEKS.
- Learn more and Schedule an appointment with a peer tutor
- Multimedia peer tutors provide support with multimedia applications such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office, and video/audio editing software.
- Schedule an appointment through TutorTrac or stop by the Alden Library 2nd floor multimedia center.