With the increasingly wide array of external third-party tools available online or through application downloads, it can be difficult to decide which ones are best for your courses and students. You may find solutions that provide a richer learning experience for your students than what is currently available at VCU.

It is important to ensure that all tools adhere to VCU data integrity and security policies, offer an equitable learning environment for our students and minimize university and student costs. The university has procedures in place for the analysis, comparison and acquisition of instructional technology solutions. The university also has designated staff to support and maintain these solutions.

For more information about 3rd party tools that integrate with Canvas, please refer to https://blogs.vcu.edu/learning-systems/2023/10/23/the-benefits-of-using-centrally-supported-tools/.