On this page, we have prioritized documenting tools that: black ipad beside apple keyboard and apple magic mouse

are supported by SSU's IT Department and instructional designers
are integrated with Canvas (i.e., they can be accessed by students via the Canvas course site)
have currently or been previously used successfully by SSU faculty
are available for free use by students and faculty
have clear documentation and support resources available online
have clear documentation regarding their accessibility

This page will be updated as we talk more with SSU faculty about tools they value. If you'd like to have a conversation with us about a particular tool, check in via our request form.

Digital Tools Available To SSU Faculty And Students

Below you'll find links to tools and overviews of tools that are supported by SSU's Information Technology Services (ITS) and instructional designers.

How To Install Microsoft Office 365 Apps: A guide to help instructors learn more about tools available to SSU students and faculty like PowerPoint, Excel, and Photoshop (among others).

Canvas: An overview of core Canvas features and use-cases created by SSU's instructional design team.

Zoom: An overview of core Zoom features and use-cases created by SSU's instructional design team.

Google Suite: a collection of tools that support collaboration including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Draw, Jamboard and more. Log in using your SSU email to access your SSU account. To learn about how to use or classroom applications, visit the link or contact the Instructional Design Team.

Hypothesis: a social annotation tool, currently integrated with Canvas, that allows students and instructors to highlight and comment on websites and PDFs.

Screencast-o-Matic: We recommend that you use Screencast-O-Matic to record, and upload videos to Canvas Studio. Contact Derek Barr (dbarr@salemstate.edu) for a Screencast-O-Matic license.

Poll Everywhere: In an online or face to face class, the program Poll Everywhere allows students to respond to many types of questions via web or mobile device. Salem State has a subscription to Poll Everywhere. Contact Gail Rankin if you're interested in a free account.

Additional Resources

Digital Commons at Salem State University: Links and information on archives, special collections, and materials created by the SSU community.

Library Technology: Documents technology available for on-campus use in the library.

SSU Software Library: Provides links to software packages available to SSU students and faculty, including the Adobe Creative Cloud, EndNote, and antivirus software.