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This wiki provides instructor support and a summary of EdTech Tools for teaching and course development in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Although the focus is on teaching in Math, it will likely be useful for all instructors.
This wiki provides a non-exhaustive summary of EdTech Tools used for teaching and course development in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Note that not all of the technologies listed below are [https://uwaterloo.ca/educational-technology-hub/ centrally supported], meaning any assistance from the University (specific individuals, units, or otherwise) may be limited or non-existent. Although the focus of this wiki is on teaching in Math, it will likely be useful for all instructors.




==  Teaching Technologies ==
==  Teaching Technologies ==


* [[Akindi]] - A platform to administer and grade multiple choice exams
* [[Akindi]] - A platform to administer and grade multiple choice exams.
* [[Bongo]] - A component in LEARN to facilitate video assignments
* [[Bongo]] - A tool that is integrated into LEARN, used to facilitate video assignments and peer review/evaluations.
*[[Crowdmark]] - Grading platform for assignments and tests including multiple choice exams
*[[Crowdmark]] - Grading platform for assignments, tests, and exams which supports image/pdf, text, and multiple-choice question formats. In-person assessment scanning supported by W Print. 
* [[ iClicker ]] - An in-class polling tool. See also Vevox and Mathmatize.
* [[ iClicker ]] - An in-class polling tool. See also [[Vevox]] and [[Mathmatize]].
*[[LEARN]] - UWaterloo's Learning Management System (LMS)
* [[ Jupyter Notebooks]]  - A web-based interactive coding environment supporting Python, R and other languages and tools.
*[[Markbox]] - Another platform to administer and grade multiple choice exams
*[[LEARN]] - UWaterloo's Learning Management System (LMS).
* [[ Mathmatize]] - An in-class polling tool designed especially for math. See also Vevox.
*[[Markbox]] - Another platform to administer and grade multiple choice exams, developed by Science Computing at UWaterloo.
*[[Microsoft Teams]] - A course can be given a MS Team with membership managed automatically by a LEARN integration  
* [[ Mathmatize]] - An assessment and polling platform designed especially for math.
*[[Mobius ]] - Content delivery platform and automated assessment tool
*[[Microsoft Teams]] - Course instructors can request an MS Team with membership managed automatically by a LEARN integration.
*[[MS Bookings]] - An online appointment booking tool ideal for online office hours
*[[Mobius ]] - Robust content delivery platform and automated assessment tool, designed specifically for math.
*[[Odyssey]] - Exam management system
*[[MS Bookings]] - An online appointment booking tool ideal for online office hours.
*[[Outline]] - UWaterloo's system for storing course outlines
*[[Odyssey]] - UWaterloo’s exam management system which is integrated with Crowdmark and W Print.
* [[PebblePad]] - An e-portfolio platform
*[[Outline]] - UWaterloo's system for storing course outlines.
* [[PeerScholar]] - A platform for peer grading of student work  
* [[PebblePad]] - An e-portfolio platform.
*[[Piazza]] - Discussion board friendly for mathematics and CS
* [[PeerScholar]] - A platform for peer grading of student work.
* [[ Perusall ]] - Online annotation tool, allowing students to collaborate while annotating text
*[[Piazza]] - A discussion board that supports features such as polling, LaTeX editor, highlighted syntax, code blocking, and more.
* [[ Qualtrics]] An online survey tool. Similar to MS Forms. LEARN also has a survey tool.
* [[ Perusall ]] - An online annotation tool, allowing students to collaborate while annotating text.
* [[Vevox]] - An in class polling tool for active learning and audience engagement.
* [[ Qualtrics]] An online survey tool. Similar to MS Forms or the LEARN survey tool.
* [[Vevox]] - Another in-class polling tool for active learning and audience engagement.




== Utilities and Services ==
== Utilities and Services ==
*[[Handwriting and pdf to LaTeX conversion]] - A few tools that can help you convert your hand-written notes to LaTeX and then to Mobius source code
*[[Handwriting and pdf to LaTeX conversion]] - Tools that can help you convert your hand-written notes to LaTeX source.
*[[ LaTeX to HTML]]  - tools to convert LaTeX documents to HTML for posting on the web
*[[ LaTeX to HTML]]  - Tools to convert LaTeX documents to HTML for posting on the web.
*[[Video Production and Editing]] - Information on video production and editing
*[[Video Production and Editing]] - Information on video production and editing.


== Accessibility ==
== Accessibility ==
* [[Captions]] - tools to easily add captions to videos
* [https://uwaterloo.ca/accessibility/guides-and-resources/accessibility-and-universal-design-resources Accessibility and Universal Design Resources @ UWaterloo]
* [[ color contrast]] - Notes on colors and best practice in graphs etc.
* [https://contensis.uwaterloo.ca/sites/open/resources/CEL-ORR/toc/modules/how-to-compose-alt-tags.aspx Alternative Text] - Guidelines for adding “alt text” to images.
* [[Captions]] - How to easily add captions to videos.
* [https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/accessibility/best-practices-how-tos/color-contrast/ Color Contrast] Best practices for using color.
* [https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/accessibility-checklist-ms-powerpoint MS Powerpoint] - Best practices for creating materials in ppts.


== Wiki Information ==
== Wiki Information ==


[[wiki-info|Resources]] for wiki contributors
[[wiki-info|Resources]] for wiki contributors

Latest revision as of 10:45, 24 September 2024


This wiki provides a non-exhaustive summary of EdTech Tools used for teaching and course development in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Note that not all of the technologies listed below are centrally supported, meaning any assistance from the University (specific individuals, units, or otherwise) may be limited or non-existent. Although the focus of this wiki is on teaching in Math, it will likely be useful for all instructors.


Teaching Technologies

  • Akindi - A platform to administer and grade multiple choice exams.
  • Bongo - A tool that is integrated into LEARN, used to facilitate video assignments and peer review/evaluations.
  • Crowdmark - Grading platform for assignments, tests, and exams which supports image/pdf, text, and multiple-choice question formats. In-person assessment scanning supported by W Print.
  • iClicker - An in-class polling tool. See also Vevox and Mathmatize.
  • Jupyter Notebooks - A web-based interactive coding environment supporting Python, R and other languages and tools.
  • LEARN - UWaterloo's Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Markbox - Another platform to administer and grade multiple choice exams, developed by Science Computing at UWaterloo.
  • Mathmatize - An assessment and polling platform designed especially for math.
  • Microsoft Teams - Course instructors can request an MS Team with membership managed automatically by a LEARN integration.
  • Mobius - Robust content delivery platform and automated assessment tool, designed specifically for math.
  • MS Bookings - An online appointment booking tool ideal for online office hours.
  • Odyssey - UWaterloo’s exam management system which is integrated with Crowdmark and W Print.
  • Outline - UWaterloo's system for storing course outlines.
  • PebblePad - An e-portfolio platform.
  • PeerScholar - A platform for peer grading of student work.
  • Piazza - A discussion board that supports features such as polling, LaTeX editor, highlighted syntax, code blocking, and more.
  • Perusall - An online annotation tool, allowing students to collaborate while annotating text.
  • Qualtrics An online survey tool. Similar to MS Forms or the LEARN survey tool.
  • Vevox - Another in-class polling tool for active learning and audience engagement.


Utilities and Services

Accessibility

Wiki Information

Resources for wiki contributors