Instructional Online Tools
This page highlights both the built-in tools available in Lamakū and additional third-party tools that can enhance instruction. Note that there are additional considerations for integrating third-party tools into your course. Information on how to submit an instructional third-party online tool for ITS review is listed below.
Tool Examples in Lamakū and Beyond
Lamakū offers a range of online tools that support teaching and learning. If additional third-party tools are needed to further enhance instruction and student engagement, a variety of approved third-party tools are available. Select the tabs below to view specific examples.
A content authoring package that allows for incorporating dynamic elements into content.
An authoring tool (part of Creator+) used to create over 50 different interactive types of learning activities.
An artificial intelligence (AI) feature available in activity tools to assist with generating prompts, questions, and activities.
Create individual video-based submissions and peer review activites for students.
Note: The Creator+, H5P, and Lumi hyperlinks above open in a new browser window and link directly to the corresponding pages or modules in the Lamakū Instructor Essentials course for additional information on the respective tools. Google@UH account login is required.
Free design and graphics tool to create banners and images from pre-made templates.
Easy accessibility checker for Google Suite.
Free all-in-one [or multipurpose] tool for design, collaboration, whiteboard, and more.
Free (up to 3) digital boards for student interaction.
Free screen recording tool/extension for quick video creation and sharing. No built-in closed captioning.
Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools?
Visit the UHOIC Artificial Intelligence (AI) page, which briefly highlights commonly used AI-based tools reviewed and approved through the UH ITS Third-Party Tools Review Process.
Before Using a Third-Party Tool
If interested in integrating third-party tools in your online/hybrid course, review the interactive checklist below for important considerations related to privacy, accessibility, and campus policies. A link to the ITS reviewed instructional third-party tools is also provided.
University of Hawai'i ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools
Don't see your tool on the UH ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools for Faculty list?
Submit your tool(s) for review to ensure that institutional data (e.g., student, instructor, etc.) is in alignment to UH policies when integrated into instruction. Additional notes on how to further safeguard student and instructor data may also be provided upon completion of a review. All reviewed tools and associated guidance are posted on the UH ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools for Faculty list.
View this UH ITS Reviewed Instructional Third-Party Online Tools Google Doc (Google@UH account required) for more information on the review process, such as the purpose, review methodology, decision criteria, etc.