Other Tools
Summary
We also offer a range of other tools to support teaching and learning. Potential uses include building or presenting content, introducing interactivity and facilitating communication.
Our tools
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The VLE used for on-campus programmes (including Hull York Medical School) and most non-York Online distance programmes.
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The Lecture Capture and video creation and sharing tool used by most departments.
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The VLE used for York Online programmes.
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Collate module readings within VLE sites and inform Library stock levels (with the Reading List team).
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Polling, knowledge checks and other interactions.
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A flexible web-based tool for pinboards, discussion and project work.
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Create interactive online content.
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Explore interaction data and usage reporting for our tools.
Key tools supported by other UoY teams
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Google Drive, GMail, Google Calendar and more.
Supported by: IT Services
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The University’s preferred GenAI tool.
Supported by: IT Services
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Web-based video conferencing. Supported by: IT Services
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Timetabling teaching activities and requesting lecture capturing.
Supported by: Timetabling
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The Lecture Capture and video creation tool used by HYMS instead of Panopto.
Supported by: HYMS IT Support
For more tools, see our guidance on getting help from other teams
External/non-supported tools
Danger
Only use an external tool if there is no suitable supported tool available.
External tools are those not supported by UoY teams. This means no help is available, and they have not been assessed for data security, service reliability or accessibility compliance. This poses a risk to users.
If you are interested in using an external tool and feel there is a strong rationale for using it, first work through the considerations and necessary steps in this document: