WashU EdTech Tools (Public) by Natalie https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj An overview of WashU EdTech tools that are available, under consideration, or have been decommissioned. en-us 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC 2026-08-20 21:28:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2632638485/d4c624e9e3896754dcca1c0a6b3f7d17/CTL_brandmark_color_rgb.png Tools integrated into Canvas monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903977 All tools integrated into Canvas: https://mycanvas.wustl.edu/support/external-tools/
Availability varies by school]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903977 Tools available from WashU Library monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903978 https://library.wustl.edu/research-support/tools-and-guides/]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903978 Poll Everywhere monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903979 Polling software with a variety of question types to engage students live or asynchronously. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903979 iClicker monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903980 WashU used to have iClicker but switched to Poll Everywhere. Some small groups of faculty still have individual subscriptions to iClicker.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903980 Gradescope monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903982 Feedback and assessment tool that streamline student submissions, scoring rubrics, and individualized feedback]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903982 Turnitin monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903983 Plagarism checker for text assignments [Canvas integrated]]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903983 Respondus Lockdown Browser monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903984 Custom browser that restricts student access to applications while taking Canvas quizzes [Canvas integrated]]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903984 Microsoft Forms monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903986 Survey software well-integrated with Office 365, particularly Outlook and Teams. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903986 Google Forms monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903987 Survey software from Google with easy question creation and sharing options using Google accounts.]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903987 Kahoot monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903990 Game-based quizzes for 4-item multiple choice questions.



]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903990 Canvas monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903991 Learning management system with tools for assignments, grading, and more to foster student engagement with course content.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903991 Kaltura monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903993 Video platform to record, manage, and enhance interaction with videos. Automatic closed captioning and video editing tools. 

[Canvas integrated]


Kaltura will be decommissioned in December 2026 and replaced with Panopto.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903993 Panopto monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903994 Video management solution. Currently in the middle of implementing as an institution-wide replacement for Kaltura.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903994 Zoom monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903995 Video conferencing tool with recording options and automatic transcriptions. [Canvas integrated]]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903995 Canva monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903996 Design tool with simple templates for professional-level handouts, posters, and presentations.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903996 DesignPLUS monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903997 Canvas plugin that allows for more visually-appealing design elements to be integrated into courses.


CAPS and Engineering

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903997 Atomic Search monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903999 Canvas tool that makes course materials more easily searchable.


Arts and Sciences

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443903999 Simple Syllabus monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904000 Simple Syllabus is a centralized, template-driven platform that enables instructors to quickly personalize and publish interactive class syllabi—directly within the LMS.


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]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904000 Box monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904001 File management system with unlimited storage. [Canvas integrated]]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904001 Apporto monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904002 Browser-based virtual desktop for access to software available in academic computer labs]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904002 Qualtrics monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904003 Research survey tool for individual or collaborative survey studies]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904003 Google Colaboratory (Colab) monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904004 Jupyter notebooks for writing, executing, and sharing Python code with output, saved on Google Drive. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904004 Overleaf monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904005 Web-based LaTex editor used to (collaboratively) write notes, papers, lab reports, and more. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904005 CoCalc monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904007 Flexible coding notebook environment supporting Python, LaTex, Markdown, and more.]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904007 Slack monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904010 Chat platform with channels fostering asynchronous discussions. Used in many companies and workplaces.]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904010 Hypothes.is monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904011 Social Annotation tool to foster collaborative highlighting and discussion on text in web pages or PDFs. [Canvas integrated] ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904011 Piazza monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904013 Q&A forum for students and instructors to easily ask and answer each others' questions. 
[Canvas integrated]]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904013 Annoto monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904014 Video chat stream for discussion and note taking on Kaltura videos. [Canvas and Kaltura integrated]


Annoto will be decommissioned alongside Kaltura in December 2026.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904014 Microsoft Teams monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904015 Chat platform with channels, video calling features, and seamless Microsoft integrations. Used in many companies and workplaces. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904015 Microsoft Bookings monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904018 Scheduling system that can integrate Outlook calendars from multiple people at WashU. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904018 Calendly monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904019 Scheduling system with Zoom and calendar integrations, one booking calendar only on free account. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904019 Doodle monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904020 Scheduling system good for Google integration, one booking calendar only on free account. ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904020 Green = CTL Supported monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904022 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904022 Blue = WashU Supported monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904023 Supported by a WashU unit outside of CTL (ex: IT).

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904023 Yellow = Free Version Available monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904024 No WashU license for these tools, but instructors may find the free version useful.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904024 Purple = Individual Schools/Depts Have Access monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904025 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904025 Red = Decommissioned Tools monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904028 Tools that have been decommissioned or are in the process of being decommissioned.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904028 Padlet monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904030 Virtual pinboard for easily gathering ideas (collaboratively) and organizing multimedia content [can be embedded into Canvas]]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904030 Google docs/slides/spreadsheets monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904033 Free collaborative spaces for students to add, review, and synthesize ideas.]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904033 Web Whiteboard monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904034 Simple, temporary whiteboard with variety of tools powered by Miro.]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904034 Miro monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904035 Designer whiteboard with powerful tools and templates to structure collaboration and discussion. Free education account available.]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904035 Google Jamboard monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904036 Whiteboard for post-its and text. Useful for creating / viewing multiple boards at once.


Google decommissioned Jamboard in 2024. We recommend Padlet as an alternative.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904036 Read&Write monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904038 Accessibility and literacy tool for reading and producing text ]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904038 Sensus Access monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904039 A one-stop self-service, alternate media and document remediation service for educational institutions.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904039 Equatio monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904040 Advanced equation editor that makes math and STEM content digital and accessible

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904040 Jira monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904041 Project management tool under consideration by Classroom Services and IT (and possibly elsewhere?). Trial testing it now.

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904041 ReadyGO monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904042 Canvas integration that's a course readiness tracker. Mostly used by instructional designers.


CAPS and Engineering

]]> 2025-05-09 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3443904042 Dropout Detective monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3538804344 Dropout Detective identifies at-risk students by analyzing data to help schools proactively manage retention


CAPS

]]> 2025-08-08 20:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3538804344 White = Under Review or Not Yet Implemented monzykn3 https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3538804666 2025-08-08 20:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/wustl/vhoz5buwipanmroj/wish/3538804666