The following tools are available to you and your students to facilitate teaching and learning.

1. Kaltura Mediaspace

• 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.

2. Zoom

• Zoom is a web conferencing software & app hosted by Minnesota State
• Direct link: minnstate.zoom.us , or in the Resources menu in a D2L course

3. H5P

• 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

4. VoiceThread

• 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.

5. Kahoot

• 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

6. Padlet

• 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

7. Turnitin

• 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.

8. Packback

• 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)

9. Respondus Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor

• 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.
• Students need to install both of these tools on their device.

10. Honorlock

• An additional online proctoring option that works within a student’s browser, rather than through a software installation
• Students need to use the Chrome browser and install the Honorlock extension
• Create an Honorlock link in a D2L Content module through the Existing Activities > External Learning Tools menu

11. Library teaching & learning tools

• Find the Library link on the Normandale homepage > Current Students, or https://www.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