Tool Index

All the Tools We Support

A single place to see which platforms LEDS actively supports, what each one is for, and where to find the deeper guides. Use this as an A–Z index, not a new silo.

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Tip: Click a chip under each tool to jump to its main guide. LEDS focuses on these tools; some links lead to central IT or vendor docs.
theSpring (Blackboard)
Core LMS · Faculty & Students
Teaching

Skidmore’s primary Learning Management System for courses, content, assignments, and grades.

Zoom
Video Conferencing · Classes & Meetings
Teaching

Real‑time video platform for synchronous classes, office hours, and events, including Zoom AI Companion.

Box
Cloud Storage · Collaboration
Media

Institutional cloud storage for secure file management, sharing, and version history with Skidmore SSO.

iClicker Cloud
Polling · Classroom Response
Teaching

Standard classroom response system for live polls, quizzes, and attendance in face‑to‑face courses.

Qualtrics
Surveys · Research & Feedback
Surveys

Full‑featured survey platform for research studies, course evaluations, and long‑form departmental processes.

Padlet
Interactive Boards · Class Activities
Teaching

Visual, collaborative boards for brainstorming, sharing media, and gathering class responses in real time.

Perusall
Social Annotation · Readings
Teaching

Social annotation platform that turns readings into collaborative, discussion‑rich activities.

OpenStax
OER · Open Textbooks
Teaching

Open educational textbooks integrated into theSpring for low‑cost, accessible course materials.

Domain of One’s Own
Web Hosting · Faculty & Students
Web

Web hosting space for building personal sites, lab pages, or digital scholarship using WordPress and more.

LinkedIn Learning
Tutorials · Self‑Paced Learning
Media

On‑demand training library with thousands of courses in business, creative, and technical skills.

Canva Pro (Students)
Design · Presentations & Branding
Media

Campus‑licensed Canva accounts for students with full Pro features for presentations, marketing, and portfolios.

Adobe Creative Cloud
Creative Suite · Labs & Devices
Media

Campus license for Adobe tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere for creative and scholarly projects.

Turnitin
Originality Checking · LMS Integration
Teaching

Plagiarism‑prevention and originality checking tool integrated into theSpring assignment workflows.

VR & Immersive Tools
Immersive Learning · Maker Lab
Web

Headsets, 3D printing, and related software supporting immersive experiences in the Learning Lab and beyond.

Need Help Finding the Right Tool?

Our team can help you choose and integrate the best platform for your teaching and learning goals. Reach out with questions about any tool or request a consultation.

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