Instructional Technology Support

Learning Technology Services (LTS) provides support for Canvas, UW-Stout's learning management system (LMS), along with the tools integrated with Canvas, such as, Kaltura/My Media, Zoom, Microsoft Teams,  RedShelf (digital textbooks), Respondus LockDown Browser, and Turnitin.

Available To

Faculty, Staff, Students

Benefits and Key Features

• Canvas is integrated with Kaltura/My Media (digital recording software/video repository), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, RedShelf (digital textbooks), Respondus LockDown Browser (customized browser for student testing), Respondus 4.0 (tool for creating/managing exams), Turnitin (plagiarism checker), and other external tools.
• Canvas has three instances: Instructional (for all instructional credit courses - term and non-term based), Training & Development (for employee training) and Continuing Education (for continuing education courses for UWS and non-UWS users).
• Instructors can create/request sandbox courses in Canvas for course development.
• Instructors can request blueprint courses in Canvas which allows them to add content and push updates to all of their associated sections.

Getting Started

• Assistance with instructional technology can be requested by creating a ticket, calling the LTS support line (715-232-5002), or emailing LTS at learn@uwstout.edu.
• In-person support is also welcome at the Teaching & Learning Hub in RSLC 201 during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
• Helpful Resources:
  • Getting Started with Canvas
  • Canvas Instructor Guides
  • Canvas Student Guides