Kubi

Kubi is videoconferencing tool. A Kubi robot is an iPad with a motorized tablet stand which will pivot and rotate. Using a Kubi robot allows the videoconferencing participant look around the meeting or classroom and interact in real-time with classmates or colleagues.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

The Online Learning Team provides streaming support for classes and events. If you would like to request this, please fill out the streaming support request form.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

LanSchool

LanSchool

LanSchool is computer-classroom management software. With LanSchool, teachers can observe and control students’ computers.

LanSchool is available in the computer classrooms in Mary Gates Hall room 430, Mary Gates Hall room 334, Mary Gates Hall room 082, and Mary Gates Hall room 076.

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If you would like to install the “Teacher” version of LanSchool on your computer, please contact the iSchool IT Help Desk.

Note well:

  1. During the installation, you will be asked for the “channel.”  Type the number of the classroom you are teaching in.  For example, if you are teaching in MGH-430, enter “430” for the “channel” during installation.
  2. When you are in the classroom teaching, your computer must be physically connected to the ethernet/Internet in the classroom.  Wi-Fi is not sufficient.

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Special note for teachers in Mary Gates Hall room 430: the LanSchool Teacher Console is only installed on the Mac operating system. You are able to share both your Mac and Windows operating system screens with students, but you can only access the LanSchool controls from the Mac side. If you are in the Windows operating system, move your mouse pointer down to the bottom of the screen to bring up the Mac dock and you will be able to access the LanSchool Teacher Console.

LanSchool has helpful video tutorials on the following site:

https://www.lenovosoftware.com/lanschool/training

Canvas Knowledge Base

Canvas is the Learning Management System adopted by the iSchool and University of Washington starting in Autumn 2011. It is widely used to communicate with students in all areas related to coursework (syllabi, assignments, grading, etc.).

The Online Learning Team maintains a fantastic course about using Canvas and related technologies here. On this page, you can find resources and tutorials to help you navigate your way through the tools used as part of online learning at the iSchool.

Need help with Canvas specifically? Check out our Canvas for Instructors area at: https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/721562/pages/canvas-for-instructors-overview.

Faculty teaching for the Information School can enlist help from the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

In addition to the above resources, you can also get help with Canvas at:

UW IT Canvas Guide
Guides from Instructure, the company that makes Canvas