Turnitin Similarity is UTK’s supported similarity checker and plagiarism detection tool for files submitted through Online@UT (Canvas) assignments. The tool works by comparing the text in file submissions to Turnitin’s database…
New Plagiarism Detection Tool
Kahoot! 2023 Pilot for UTK Faculty
OIT has secured a limited number of Kahoot! licensesfor faculty to try out for student engagement. This web app allows faculty to quickly and easily create interactive learning games (called kahoots) for…
Onboarding New Faculty, Instructional Staff, or GTAs?
OIT has specific help for faculty, instructional staff, and GTAs. Make sure all your new folks check out the Just for Faculty section on the Are You New website to…
Faculty: Working on Your Course Sites Over the Break?
Check out these Online@UT (Canvas) resources: Complete the online Canvas Training for Faculty at your own pace (requires NetID/Password). Explore OIT’s Online@UT (Canvas) Resource Guide to familiarize yourself with using…
Having Issues with Student Clicker Registrations?
One frequent problem reported when using clickers in class is when students are registered and responding to surveys but do not see their grades in Canvas.There are two causes: …
Classroom: Start of Semester Last-Minute Checklist
In case you have been away for the summer, we have created a quick checklist to ensure your technology is ready for the first day of classes. Check your WiFi…
Classroom: Updates for Echo360 PointSolutions
Over the summer, our audience response vendor (clicker) PointSolutions made several major changes that we want to make you aware of. Update Your Software The TurningPoint app is now called…
Classroom: Step-by-Step Instructions for Classroom Technology Resource site
Get prepared to use the technology in your classroom on your schedule through the UT Knoxville Classroom Technology Resource site. On this site, you will be able to: FIND YOUR…
Classroom: Using Mobile Responses
“Clickers” is a generic term used to refer to a personal response system where an instructor can ask questions and students can respond, and classroom polling no longer requires students…