Learning Systems Innovation

The Learning Systems Innovation team assesses the learning tool needs of the university and figures out how to meet them. We provide data-driven, Ohio State-centered learning tool reviews, recommendations and guidance.

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Our Work

Evaluations
  • Requirements gathering/validating
  • Usability and use case surveys
  • Focus groups
  • Pilots
Tool Research
  • Market scans
  • Peer tool tracking
  • Vendor quotes and RFX
Ongoing
  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Service improvement plans
  • Annual Learning Systems report

Learning Tool Contract Timelines

The fiscal year runs July 1 - June 30. For example, FY25 is July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

"In contract" dates may include optional extensions.

Contract Timelines

  • NameCoach: Contract ends October 2025
  • Top Hat: Contract ends December 2026
  • Zoom: Contract ends April 2027
  • Respondus: Contract ends in fiscal year 2027
  • Turnitin: Contract ends in fiscal year 2029
  • CarmenCanvas: Contract ends in fiscal year 2029
  • Honorlock: Contract ends in fiscal year 2029
  • Mediasite: Contract ends in fiscal year 2029
  • PebblePad: Contract ends in fiscal year 2030
  • U.OSU: Annual contract
  • ScarletCanvas: Annual contract

 

Upcoming Evaluations

FY25

  • Name pronunciation (NameCoach)
  • Academic conferencing (Zoom)

FY26

  • Classroom response system (Top Hat)
  • ePortfolio (PebblePad)

 

Past Evaluations

FY24

FY23

 

Contact Us

Contact us if you have feedback about the university current enterprise learning toolset or questions about current or upcoming tool evaluations.

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Turnitin Confirmed as Ohio State’s Enterprise Anti-Plagiarism Tool

In Spring 2024, a committee of faculty and staff recommended that Ohio State continue use of Turnitin Feedback Studio, an anti-plagiarism tool integrated with CarmenCanvas. Turnitin scored highest across the criteria rated, offers a high level of privacy and security, and scores a rating of "excellent" on usability surveys.

Important Teaching and Learning Tool Updates for Autumn 2024

Before you dive into autumn semester, be sure to learn about the latest updates to teaching and learning tools and other technology services from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) . Learn more about our new proctoring tool, Honorlock ; review changes and improvements to CarmenCanvas ; check out new features in Media site ; find out how you and your students can access Adobe Express and Creative Cloud; and so much more.

Changes and Improvements Coming to Learning Tools Ahead of Autumn 2024

Between spring and summer semesters, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) and various tool vendors will make updates and improvements to Ohio State’s teaching and learning toolset. Explore new features in CarmenCanvas, learn about new proctoring solutions and get excited for improvements to existing tools.

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