Canvas is the exclusive LMS (Learning Management System) for the UH main campus.
Microsoft Teams – Collaboration tool for meetings, chat, and file sharing. [Tutorials from NSM-IT]
Canvas LMS (Learning Management System): Course management system for assignments, grading, and communication. [Tutorials from NSM-IT]
CASA Campus Services (CCS): Tools for exam scheduling and proctoring. [Tutorials from NSM-IT]
Turnitin: Plagiarism detection and writing feedback integrated with Canvas.
Respondus Lockdown Browser: Secure browser for online exams. [Learn more]
Echo360 PointSolutions: Real-time polling for interactive teaching.
Office 365: Microsoft productivity suite for email, documents, and cloud storage. [Tutorials from NSM-IT]
Google Classroom: A Teaching and collaboration platform that integrates with Google Workspace. - Tutorial from NSM-IT | Google Workspace Application Form
Canvas Exam Converter tool – alternatives to the Respondus Exam Builder for faculty.
Rubrics: Blackboard Exemplary Rubric, OCTBR, Quality Matters
Canvas Exam Converter tool – alternatives to the Respondus Exam Builder for faculty.
Rubrics: Anthology Exemplary Rubric, OCTBR, Quality Matters
Microsoft Teams - Tutorials from FDIS-Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support, Tutorials from NSM-IT
Google Meet - Tutorials from NSM-IT
Zoom- Tutorials from FDIS-Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support | Tutorials from NSM-IT | Zoom Student Guide
Instruction@UH Knowledge base by the FDIS - UH Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support Team.
UH Power-On website for teaching strategies and resources.
End-of-year course evaluation to aid in Backwards design
To request Faculty/Course Evaluation time extensions, please contact mec@uh.edu with your five-digit class number.
For more information about your NSM-IT group, visit the NSM-IT website
The NSM-IT Instructional Design and Technology website provides extensive instructional guidance and support.
Find out more about our NSM-IT Staff members and their individual areas of expertise.
View the NSM-IT Service Catalog for a quick look at all our available services.
NSM-IT Start of Semester Checklist
NSM-IT End of Semester Checklist
NSM-IT Online Teaching Tools