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NameCategoryWhat is it?
Discussion Forum (Brightspace)Asynchronous CommunicationAsynchronous communication tools provide a platform to communicate with students not in real-time. Often this is done through text, but can be completed using a number of media types.
Microsoft Teams instant messengerSynchronous SessionsSynchronous session software or services allow you to hold a session with participants in real time. This software can be referred to as video conferencing, web conferencing or virtual classroom technology. This software usually has the ability for audio/video sharing, sharing of content, text chat, and a number of other features.
Slack*Synchronous SessionsSynchronous session software or services allow you to hold a session with participants in real time. This software can be referred to as video conferencing, web conferencing or virtual classroom technology. This software usually has the ability for audio/video sharing, sharing of content, text chat, and a number of other features.
Inkodo*Content DeliveryA content delivery tool allows you to provide text or other file based resources (PDF, Word Docs, PowerPoint Presentations) to your students.
Discord*Synchronous SessionsSynchronous session software or services allow you to hold a session with participants in real time. This software can be referred to as video conferencing, web conferencing or virtual classroom technology. This software usually has the ability for audio/video sharing, sharing of content, text chat, and a number of other features.
Mastodon*Synchronous SessionsSynchronous session software or services allow you to hold a session with participants in real time. This software can be referred to as video conferencing, web conferencing or virtual classroom technology. This software usually has the ability for audio/video sharing, sharing of content, text chat, and a number of other features.
Otter.ai*Content DeliveryA content delivery tool allows you to provide text or other file based resources (PDF, Word Docs, PowerPoint Presentations) to your students.

* An asterisk indicates a third-party tool that is not supported by the university. For information on using third-party tools, please click here. To view the complete list of technologies supported by CITL, visit our Technology Resources page.