VoiceThread is an interactive multimedia tool that lets instructors and students add voice to their presentations and online communication. VoiceThread is available in all Jenzabar courses and is free to use for RCC faculty and students.
Turnitin is a plagiarism prevention tool. Turnitin uses a special algorithm to compare text based student submissions to the Turnitin database and other online sources. The Turnitin database includes periodicals, journal articles, and previously submitted student papers, as well as indexed web content. Turnitin produces a detailed similarity report that can be customized and viewed by instructors and students if desired. Additionally, instructors have the ability to record voice comments in Feedback Studio for ease of grading.
YuJa Video Platform is an all-in-one video experience to create, manage, discover, and deliver video content across devices. YuJa integrates with Canvas to make it easier for instructors to create, store, and share videos with their students.
Perusall is a free “social annotation” tool that helps students engage with course material in class groups. When integrated with our LMS, instructors can create reading or viewing assignments in which students create & share their own annotations and respond to each other’s comments & questions. Perusall informs instructors of the concepts that generate the most student questions & discussion, and Perusall can assist instructors score assignments quickly and efficiently. Perusall also reminds students of incomplete assignments, prompting higher rates of completion and preparedness.