Supplemental Online Teaching Tools

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The following online content publishers are available for a complete D2L integration through a Bookstore Adoption process.

Note:

A "complete" integration D2L means that the textbook "Courseware" content and activities are more deeply integrated and may connect to the D2L gradebook.
Content publishers who provide Courseware that DO appear on the list below will be approved through a Bookstore Adoption request.
- Cengage
- Labster
- MacMillan
- McGraw Hill
- McGraw Hill ALEKS
- Niche Academy
- Pearson
- SAGE Vantage
- Wiley

If you plan to use complete online Courseware content that does not appear on the above list, please submit an IT request asap.
Courseware Integrations that are not listed above are not guaranteed to be approved.

Mediaspace is a video storage and creation platform hosted by Minnesota State.
Direct link: https://mediaspace.minnstate.edu/ or use the link in the “Resources” menu in a D2L course
Note: All videos will process with automatic captions – be sure to check for accuracy and edit as needed. If you need help editing captions, use this online form.

H5P is a content authoring tool that includes interactive content to help supplement materials
Repositories of pre-made content can be found through the Minnesota State hub or through Ecampus
Trial licenses are available through the Minnesota State office through 2026 and will be extended beyond that if needed
Contact ctl@normandale.edu for more information

VoiceThread is a virtual classroom tool that allows for asynchronous creation of mixed-media assignments, lectures, and discussions.
Add VoiceThread links to D2L for instructor and student access.
Find the VoiceThread tool in the Existing Activities menu of a D2L content module.

Kahoot is a gaming app that allows you to create interactive content for student learning activities
Kahoot does not connect to the D2L gradebook, but you can provide a link in D2L or a code for students to join a learning activity
Request a Kahoot license by submitting an IT Request

Padlet takes the idea of the notice board and makes it digital, so it's enhanced.
Padlet creates a space for teachers and students in education to share but in a way that's actually better than the real-world version.
Request a Padlet license by submitting an IT Request

Turnitin is a plagiarism checking tool, and incorporates a “GradeMark” tool for annotating student work.
Turnitin is integrated into the D2L “Assignments” tool.
Find the Turnitin settings in the “Feedback and Evaluation” tile of your Assignment editing page.

Packback is a writing platform that provides AI-generated support for students as they write.
The writing support students receive can be customized by the instructor based on rubrics, assignment guidelines, and scoring specifications.
Packback can integrate into the D2L gradebook with some minor setup steps.
Faculty can refer to this D2L webpage for more information (D2L Login required)

Respondus Lockdown Browers is integrated into the D2L “Quizzes” tool, and when activated, prevents students from navigating to new tabs or windows during a D2L quiz.
Respondus Monitor activates a student’s webcam for online proctoring during a D2L Quiz.
Respondus Monitor offers an option for a "2nd camera" activated by scanning a QR code with a secondary device.
Students need to install the Respondus software on their device (or an extension for a Chromebook.)

Find the Library link on the Normandale homepage > Current Students, or normandale.edu/current-students/academic-resources/library/index.html
Video databases – Kanopy, Films on Demand, and Feature Films for Education
Curated Research Guides – work with a librarian to build research guides for students for specific projects

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