Teaching with Technology
Support, tools, and guidance to help you teach effectively at Rutgers–Newark.
1. What do you need to do?
Find resources and tools for your top teaching tasks.
Manage Your Course (Canvas)
Create and organize your course, share materials, grade assignments, and communicate with students.
Teach in the Classroom
Use classroom technology, access support, and prepare for in-person or hybrid instruction.
Engage Students
Enhance participation with tools for communication, polling, attendance, and active learning.
Course Materials
Provide affordable and accessible materials using OER, First Day, and Leganto.
Learn About Course Materials →
2. Where are you in the semester?
Get the right tools and support based on what you need right now.
Getting Started
Prepare your course before the semester begins.
- Set up your Canvas course
- Publish your syllabus
- Add course materials (OER, First Day, Leganto)
- Prepare your classroom technology
Engagement
Keep students connected and participating throughout the semester.
- Communicate with students
- Use polling and engagement tools
- Track attendance and participation
- Incorporate active learning strategies
Assessment & Grading
Design assignments, run exams, and provide feedback.
- Create assignments and quizzes
- Use grading tools and rubrics
- Support academic integrity
- Use integrated tools for exams and assignments
End of Semester
Wrap up your course and finalize grades.
- Submit final grades
- Review student performance
- Export course content
- Prepare for the next term
3. Featured Tools
Explore tools that support teaching and learning at Rutgers–Newark.
EchoPoll
Use live polling and audience response tools to check comprehension and boost engagement during class.
Akindi
Improve student study and performance with adaptive learning and practice assessments.
Leganto
Easily build and share course reading lists with library and digital resources.
Qwickly Attendance
Track student attendance quickly with roster-based check-ins integrated directly with Canvas.
Teaching Support
We partner with faculty to support teaching, learning, and classroom technology.
- Instructional design and course development
- Classroom and AV support
- Canvas and teaching tools assistance
- Workshops and consultations
Schedule a Consultation →View Workshops →Contact Support →
Need Help?
Get technical support or report an issue.
Academic Technology Services
For teaching technology, Canvas and classroom support.
Visit Us
IT Service Center Hill Hall, Room 109
Email Us