Tools for Educators
There are several user-friendly development and communication tools that educators can use to manage courses and training materials online. This page provides an overview of the most popular available from AHNR-IT and Virginia Tech.
Comparison Chart
Not sure which tool is right for your needs? Our comparison chart can help you decide. View the comparison chart...
Blackboard (from Educational Technologies)
Blackboard is the university's course management system. Blackboard enables instructors to easily post course materials, create quizzes and exams, maintain a grade book, and communicate with students online. Course creation and enrollment are integrated with the university's registration system. Go to the Blackboard website...
Log-in: https://learn.vt.edu/
Adobe Presenter
Adobe Presenter is a user-friendly development tool that enables clients to easily record, edit and synchronize digital audio with PowerPoint slides to create web-based presentations. Presentations can be published on the Internet, or saved on CD-ROM. Presentations can also be enhanced with interactive quizzes and assessments. More about Adobe Presenter...
Log-in: http://breeze.ag.vt.edu/
CentraOne (from IDDL)
CentraOne (formerly Symposium) is a powerful tool for facilitating real-time interaction between instructors and students in an online environment. CentraOne features real-time two-way audio, application sharing, web browsing, white boarding and text chatting. Go to the CentraOne website...
Log-in: http://centra.iddl.vt.edu/