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

Upcoming Evaluations

FY24

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

FY25

  • 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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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.

Ohio State Selects Proctoring Tools to Support Teaching and Learning

The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) in December 2023 for an enterprise-wide proctoring tool or tools to support teaching and learning at the university. Several vendors submitted bids, and an evaluation committee made up of representatives from across the university assessed and tested the vendors’ proctoring tools. The evaluation committee recommended Ohio State pursue a contract with Honorlock and continue using the Respondus Lockdown Browser tool.

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