IT Learning Systems integrated several "niche" tools this fiscal year to enhance teaching and learning for specific programs of study.

IT Learning Systems added seven new Canvas integrations in FY 2024. This year’s additions improve teaching and learning for specific student populations throughout the university, highlighting Virginia Tech’s commitment to fostering student success for a diverse range of learning styles, programs of study, and learning modalities. While in previous years, several tools with university-wide appeal and use were added, this year was about adding niche tools to serve the needs of more varied student audiences. 

These tools include:

  • Blended-Teaching

    • A digital textbook integration with a domain focus on Real Estate materials.

  • CodeGrade

    • An application for grading code, specifically requested by the Accounting and Information Systems (ACIS) department.

  • Peerceptiv

    • A peer-learning platform to help students learn from other students sponsored by Psychology.

  • Poll Everywhere

    • A tool for capturing student feedback real-time purchased by the College of Veterinary Medicine.

  • Publication Academy

    • A set of online modules for professional development led by our Postdoctoral affairs office,

  • Student Learning & Licensure

    • Sponsored by our School of Education, this tool allows for tracking assessment results with external accreditation or licensure in mind.

  • WebWork - An online homework system used for Mathematics education.