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Academic Technology CenterAs D-Term approaches and Spring draws near, we’re excited to help you refresh your teaching toolkit and explore new technology options. Whether you’re trying something new or revisiting a familiar tool, our Academic Technology team is here to support you. To schedule a consultation with one of our experts, please email us at atc-ttl@wpi.edu.
Instructional Technology Interest Survey
Please take a moment to complete this short survey (approximately 5 minutes) to help us assess your interest in instructional technology topics, allowing us to serve you better!
https://wpi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1zFEXBAkIvYFRgG
Request Forms
Request Canvas sites to be merged, users added, new sites created, or content copied from a previous term
Set up automatic Echo360 Lecture Capture for the term (this is opt-in each term)
Request a Classroom Microphone
Request a wireless lavalier microphone to use in the classroom
What’s New?
Canvas Updates - 3/15/2025
Changes to Discussions Default View
When creating or editing a discussion, instructors can configure the default view settings, including thread collapse/expansion and sorting options for students, with the ability to lock these preferences if needed. More information on upcoming Canvas release
Echo360 Updates – 2/27/2025
Echo360 makes quarterly updates to its software including new features, improvements, and bug fixes. More information on this release
Get to know our Academic Technology tools
Canvas LMS
- WPI's official course website system to deploy learning materials, assessments, discussions, and grades: https://canvas.wpi.edu
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To learn more Book time for a 1-on-1 training or email canvashelp@wpi.edu
Zoom Meetings and Zoom Phone
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WPI’s web conferencing and telecommunications tool: https://wpi.zoom.us
- For help integrating Zoom with Canvas & Echo360 contact jcotnoir@wpi.edu
Echo360
- WPI’s Lecture Capture Platform available in every classroom and online: https://www.echo360.org
- See our Recording Lectures FAQ or contact echocapture@wpi.edu for a consultation.
Video Storage
- Are you maxing out your Canvas file storage? We have dedicated video servers for lecture videos and Zoom recordings that seamlessly connect into Canvas. Learn more about our storage options.
- Storing your Zoom recordings - Zoom recordings are deleted after 100 days. Set up a connection between Echo360 and Zoom to save them automatically.
Poll Everywhere
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A web-based polling solution for lecture engagement.
- Access it at https://www.polleverywhere.com with your WPI email address.
- Connect your course directly from Canvas to Poll Everywhere.
Gradescope
- A STEM-oriented grading tool that integrates into Canvas and supports online, paper-based, and blended assignments.
- Create an account on the Gradescope homepage. To learn more, explore these short videos and the Help Center.
Adobe AI Tools
- Faculty can access Adobe products (including AI tools) with their WPI email.
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Learn more about Adobe Generative AI and Firefly AI tools.
Camtasia Studio
- Screen recording and video editing software for polished videos.
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Faculty and staff have access upon request from the ITS Service Desk (its@wpi.edu).
Self-Service Resources
- On Demand Trainings - 45-minute training session recordings
- Micro-Trainings – Canvas, Echo360, Zoom topics in 10 minutes or less!
- TTL Blog - Academic technology resources, workshops, and new tech tools.
- Course Development in Canvas – How to build your course site for teaching face-to-face, online, and everything in-between.
- Accessibility & UDL in Canvas - Make your course site accessible for all users
Contact Us
Schedule a consult with the Technology for Teaching and Learning team by emailing atc-ttl@wpi.edu. We’re here to help Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.