Tools & Services

Zoom
Web conferencing tool accessed through Canvas and Inside EWU.

Panopto
Lecture and desktop capture solution available in Canvas.

Medial
Secure video streaming service.

Converting videos and multimedia for use in Canvas.

VeriCite
Plagiarism detection service available via Canvas assignments.

Google Docs
How to connect Google Docs service to your Canvas account.

Live streaming and recording services are available to EWU for most events. Costs for services are charged on a cost-recovery basis as follows:

Recording Only:

• $36/hr – Media Specialist
  One hour setup time plus recording and editing time. Approximately 4 hours of editing time per hour of recording. More complex setups may involve more editing time.
• $40 flat – Equipment Fee

With Live Streaming:

• The above costs, plus...
• $57/hr – IT Specialist
  1/2-hour minimum for setup. Additional time required for chat moderation or more complex setups.

Services can be reserved through Event Planning when setting up an event through 25Live.

For detailed instructions:  recording_livestream_guide.

For further information, please contact instructionaltech@ewu.edu or call (509) 359-6656.

Ally automatically checks Canvas courses for accessibility and provides alternative formats for course materials.

Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere is a web and SMS text-messaging student response system.

Respondus LockDown Browser

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas.

Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitor product support Quick Guide.

System Requirements

Respondus LockDown Browser | Respondus Monitor

NOTE: LockDown Browser is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and iOS for iPad (if enabled). Chromebooks that are personally owned or issued by EWU Student Services are not compatible as they are not centrally managed. (support article)

Captioning services are available for instructional videos used in courses. Use Panopto Recordings in your Canvas course to upload recordings for captioning. To request captioning, please contact instructionaltech@ewu.edu for further details.

Please give 7-10 days lead time for returned captions. Sending requests in batches rather than one at a time is preferred.