Use the table below to access relevant tools as your course transitions to online delivery. These tools were recommended for moving a class online quickly because of their familiarity and ease of use. However, this is not a comprehensive list of tools supported by UF, and your instructor may opt for different technologies.
For more information about remote learning, visit the Keep Learning page, the e-Learning (Canvas) Quickstart Guide for Students, and the e-Learning Canvas Student FAQ.
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Communicate |
Your instructor may use email or Canvas to stay in touch. Be sure to monitor all channels. Students can use the Canvas Inbox tool to message instructors and TAs. Instructors may share feedback via email or Canvas. |
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Attend Virtual Lectures, Discussions, and Office Hours |
Lectures or discussions may be pre-recorded using a platform like Zoom. Your instructor may also hold live meetings on a video conferencing platform. Be sure to tell your instructor if you experience connectivity issues. |
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Create and Share Files |
Create documents on cloud platforms. You can share links to your work or email written assignments. |
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Submit Assignments |
The Canvas eLearning system has tools for assignments, quizzes/tests, and graded online discussions. Your instructor may opt to have you submit work through email. |
e-Learning (Canvas) Quickstart Guide for Students Canvas Student Guides (see especially Quizzes, Assignments, and Discussions) |
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Maintain Academic Integrity |
Honorlock Turnitin |
Honorlock is a paid online proctoring service for exams within Canvas. Honorlock only works in the Google Chrome browser. Some instructors use Turnitin to evaluate the originality of written work on assignments. Students may access originality reports to avoid plagiarism. |
Student Exam Preparation Information Honorlock Resources for Students |
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Online Accommodations |
Varies |
If you require accommodations or additional support and have not yet worked with the Disability Resource Center, it will be helpful to reach out to them as soon as possible to coordinate communications with your instructor. All students can utilize the Ally tool in Canvas to download a variety of file formats. |
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Access UF Resources |
Students can access specialized software and library resources when connected to the UF VPN. Your instructor may also create Course Reserves through the UF Libraries or in Canvas for required readings. |
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Sustain Connections with Other Students |
Staying engaged with other students is important, particularly when you are studying remotely. Students can initiate Zoom and Google Hangouts videoconferencing calls, which might be a great way to stay in touch. If your instructor has assigned or created optional Discussions in Canvas, make use of those to stay connected as well as deepen learning. |
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