Academic Technology Tools: About

Minnesota State University, Mankato offers a variety of low-cost and free technology tools for teaching and learning. 

Academic Technology Tools How-To Articles

Active Teaching and Learning Tools

Create engaging and effective learning activities and outcomes.

• D2L Brightspace
• Poll Everywhere
• LinkedIn Learning
• Top Hat
• Knewton Alta
• Lumen Learning

Invigilation and Anti-Plagiarism

Ensure the originality and integrity of a student's work, assignments, tests, and quizzes.

• Turnitin
• Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor
• Camera request for proctoring spaces (request camera placement for specialized proctoring locations such as testing centers)

Online Surveys

Gather and analyze responses from audiences.

• Qualtrics
• Microsoft Forms

Online Collaboration

Communicate and collaborate in real time, share files, and more.

• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft 365 apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote, and more

Screen and Lecture Capture

Record lectures and presentations.

• MediaSpace
• Classroom lecture capture (there are specific classrooms on campus that are set up for a faculty member to do video lectures)
  • AH 7, AH 3, AH 223B, AH 312E, CSP-CSB, SHRS Labs, MH 208, PA 250, TN 337