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Educational Technology Resources

×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s Brightspace platform offers many different tools for education integrated within it. This page will be updated as new tools become available, so check back often for information and resources as they go live.

We’ve also included some tools which are not integrated with Brightspace, but you may find useful in your courses. Inquiries regarding new integrations should be directed to the Brightspace team at brightspace@vanderbilt.edu.


Campus Wide Enterprise Licenses

Platform or Tool Description CategoryBrightspace Integration?Related Resources
amplify logoAmplifyAI-powered writing and content creation tool supported at ×ÔοÊÓÆµ. Helps faculty and students draft, revise, and adapt text while supporting responsible and transparent use of generative AI.
AI writing and content creation
No
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Amplify Resources
Brightspace×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s learning management system for delivering course content, assignments, quizzes, and grades. Provides tools for communication, analytics, and integration with many external learning tools.Learning Management Systems (LMS)YesBrightspace Resources
chatgpt logoChatGPT EduInstitutional version of ChatGPT designed for use in education. Offers advanced AI capabilities with enhanced privacy, control, and collaboration features for teaching and learning.AI writing & content creationNo
coursera logoCourseraOnline learning platform offering courses, specializations, and certificates from universities and organizations worldwide. Can be used to supplement coursework or support professional development.Online learning platforms
No×ÔοÊÓÆµ GenAI Coursera
feedback fruits logoFeedback
Fruits
Tool suite that adds interactive learning activities such as peer review, discussions, and engagement checks. Integrates with Brightspace to embed activities and sync grades.
Peer review & engagement tools
YesComing Soon
follett logoFollettCourse materials and bookstore partner that manages access to textbooks and digital resources. Often supports inclusive access programs and integrations with Brightspace.
Bookstore & course materials
Yes
gradescope logoGradescopeOnline grading platform that streamlines submission, grading, and feedback for paper-based and digital assignments. Supports rubrics, detailed annotations, and consistency across large courses.Grading ToolsYes
kaltura logoKalturaVideo platform for hosting, recording, and sharing course videos securely. Integrates with Brightspace for embedding videos, tracking engagement, and managing captions.Video creation & hosting
YesWhat is Kaltura

Get Started with Kaltura

Kaltura Support
leganto logoLegantoCourse reading list management tool that connects library resources to your course. Helps organize articles, books, and media in a single, student-friendly list.Library & course readings
Yes
copilot logoMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft’s generative AI assistant integrated into tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Supports drafting, summarizing, and transforming content using data from Microsoft 365.
AI productivity tools
No
name coach logo<br />
Name
Coach
Name pronunciation and identity tool that lets students and instructors record and share how to say their names. Supports building more inclusive and respectful classroom interactions.
Inclusion & classroom community
YesNameCoach Resources
Perusall logoPerusall
Social annotation platform where students collaboratively highlight and comment on readings. Helps make reading more active and supports discussion around course texts.Social annotation
Yes
respondus logoRespondus
Assessment security toolset that includes LockDown Browser for online tests. Helps restrict student device activity.Assessment security & proctoring
YesRespondus Support

top hat logoTop HatClassroom response and polling system for live and asynchronous interactions. Supports quizzes, polls, and interactive questions integrated with presentations and Brightspace.Polling & classroom response
Yes
turnitin logoTurnitInPlagiarism detection and writing feedback service used for written assignments. Compares student work against a large database and supports originality reports and grading tools.Academic integrity & plagiarism
YesTurnItIn Resources
zoom logo<br />
ZoomVideo conferencing and webinar platform used for synchronous online meetings and classes. Supports screen sharing, breakout rooms, recordings, and integration with Brightspace.
Communication & video conferencing
YesZoom - Get Started Guide

Zoom - How to Host
camera iconVideo AssignmentsVideo assignment tool (Bongo) that lets instructors create and assess student video submissions with prompts, rubrics, and feedback. Integrates with Brightspace for assignment workflow and grade sync.Video creation & assessmentYesHow to Activate Virtual Classroom

Create a Virtual Classroom

Host a Virtual Classroom


Tools that are currently integrated but not supported internally

Website Description CategoryRelated Resources
cengage logoPublisher platform providing digital textbooks, interactive learning activities, and homework systems. Frequently integrates with Brightspace for single sign-on and grade passback.Publisher courseware platforms
hawkes learning logoMath courseware system with instructional content, practice, and auto-graded assignments for college math courses.Publisher courseware platforms
macmillan learning logoPublisher platform that offers digital textbooks, interactive courseware, and assessment tools that can connect to LMS environments.Publisher courseware platforms
mcgraw hillPublisher platform offering digital textbooks, homework systems, and courseware. Often integrates with Brightspace for content access, assignments, and grade sync.Publisher courseware platforms
graduation capPublisher courseware platform focused on business and accounting that provides e-texts, homework, and instructor resources.Publisher courseware platforms
myeducator (me)Online course platform offering business and accounting courses with interactive content and auto-graded assignments.Publisher courseware platforms
pearson logoPearson’s MyLab courseware environment that hosts homework, quizzes, and multimedia learning resources for specific disciplines.Publisher courseware platforms
pearson logo fullPublisher ecosystem offering digital textbooks, MyLab and Mastering courseware, and assessment tools. Often connects to Brightspace for content access and automated grade transfer.Publisher courseware platforms
peerceptive logoPeer assessment platform where students evaluate one another’s work using instructor-defined rubrics. Supports calibration, feedback, and grading workflows for group and individual assignments.Publisher courseware platforms
sage logoPublisher platform providing social sciences and research methods textbooks, courseware, and instructor teaching materials.Publisher courseware platforms
VHL logoLanguage-learning platform that delivers interactive digital textbooks and practice activities for Spanish and other world languages.Publisher courseware platforms
wiley logoWiley’s digital learning platform that delivers e-texts, assignments, and interactive practice. Can integrate with Brightspace to provide seamless access for students and instructors.Publisher courseware platforms
zybooks logoInteractive STEM platform that replaces traditional textbooks with short, animated sections, practice problems, and auto-graded labs.Publisher courseware platforms