Identify the Right Technology for the Task
UNO offers a variety of technology tools to best equip students, but it's not always easy knowing which tool is best for which task. If you feel like you're swimming in tools, check out Identify the Right Technology for the Task below, and don't forget to click on the 'Deeper Dive' tab and MavTECH Help Center for additional support!
Which tool should I use?
| What are you trying to do? | Tool to Use | Description | Support |
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Communicate with Instructors |
UNO Email/Canvas Inbox Canvas Announcements |
Use your UNO email/Canvas inbox to communicate with your instructors, and check Announcements in Canvas for important course updates. |
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Attend Synchronous |
Zoom |
Your instructor may use Zoom for live course meetings, weekly office hours, or recorded class sessions. |
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Recording Online |
VidGrid Zoom |
VidGrid or Zoom can be used to record yourself and your screen (audio and video) for presentations, video responses in discussion boards, or group projects. Zoom is best for recording synchronous discussions with groups; VidGrid is best for recording your screen or yourself for later annotations or editing. |
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File Sharing |
OneDrive Canvas |
Use OneDrive or Canvas to share files with your instructor or classmates. |
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Collaborate with Group Members |
Zoom OneDrive |
Set up a video or audio call using Zoom and share files with each other using OneDrive. |
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Upload Assignments & Check Grades |
Canvas MavLINK |
For most courses, you'll use Canvas to upload assignments and check your grades. For final/official grades, you'll want to check MavLINK. |
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| Quizzes and Exams |
Canvas Respondus |
You'll access most quizzes/exams through Canvas. Some instructors will require you to use the Respondus lockdown browser for online proctoring. Use the Respondus support link to check if your hardware is compatible before testing begins. |
Need technical assistance? Contact MavTECH Help Center
MavTECH Help Center can assist you with a variety of issues, including claiming accounts, password assistance, and technical support for online tools, such as Canvas, VidGrid, Zoom, OneDrive, and Respondus.
- Phone: 402.554.4357
- Toll-Free: 1.866.866.2721
- Email: unohelpdesk@nebraska.edu