The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is leading a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an accessibility scanning tool to be integrated within the CarmenCanvas learning management system (LMS) and other Canvas instances. This application will enhance digital accessibility initiatives to improve accessibility to course content led by the ADA Digital Accessibility Center and OTDI's Digital Accessibility Services.
Tagged: Learning Systems Innovation
LMS Scanning Tool RFP Now Open
Randi Honkonen|June 5, 2025Mediasite Undergoes Service Improvement Project
Randi Honkonen|April 18, 2025In response to feedback, the Learning Systems team in OTDI launched a service improvement plan to strategically enhance Mediasite. Updates included automated captioning, browser-based recording, and an improved experience within Canvas.Evaluating and Improving the Learning Systems Toolset: A Look Back at Academic Year 2024
Randi Honkonen|February 11, 2025The LSI team recently compiled data for academic year 2024 from survey responses, service tickets, and usage data—and the results highlight instructor and student satisfaction with the Learning Systems toolset as well as the impressive impact these tools have on the teaching and learning experience at Ohio State.Your Feedback on Teaching Tools Shapes Future of Learning at Ohio State
Randi Honkonen|January 28, 2025In the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI), we strive to provide instructors and students with the tools and resources necessary to achieve learning outcomes. That’s why we routinely solicit feedback from those who use our tools to help us improve our offerings or decide when it’s time to pivot to something new.
Teaching and Learning Tool Updates for Spring 2025
Randi Honkonen|January 2, 2025Explore new AI-powered features in CarmenCanvas and CarmenZoom; meet the new and improved Mediasite; peruse sample syllabus statements on GenAI; and so much more!Turnitin Confirmed as Ohio State’s Enterprise Anti-Plagiarism Tool
Randi Honkonen|October 23, 2024In 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.Important Teaching and Learning Tool Updates for Autumn 2024
Randi Honkonen|August 14, 2024Before 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 Mediasite; 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
Randi Honkonen|April 18, 2024Between 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
Randi Honkonen|April 10, 2024The evaluation committee recommended Ohio State pursue a contract with Honorlock and continue using the Respondus Lockdown Browser tool. Beginning Summer 2024, Proctorio will be discontinued and Honorlock will be made available to those instructors who require a proctored environment for high stakes assessments.Mediasite Confirmed as Ohio State’s Enterprise Media Platform
Randi Honkonen|March 26, 2024Among the tools that met the needs of Ohio State students, faculty and staff, Mediasite was the most cost-effective solution. Mediasite has been in use at Ohio State since 2014, and user feedback shows that it covers the basics of what our users want in a media tool—but there is always room for improvement.