Instructional Tools

In the Instructor Tools Hub of the Teaching Commons, you will discover resources that support the UC Merced campus by providing a range of tools and services focused on instruction and the student experience. If you need assistance, please connect with our team of experts.

CatCourses

CatCourses is UC Merced's academic Learning Management System built on the Canvas platform.

ACTS

More information on Academic Computing and Technology Support

Kaltura

Kaltura is a video streaming for supplemental videos produced by instructors. Book a consultation.

Video Studio

A full production video studio is available for use in recording instructional videos.

Camtasia

Your all-in-one screen recorder and video editing software to record instructional videos.

Zoom

A video communication tool allowing instructors to implement remote instruction. Book a consultation.

Turnitin

A text-matching tool that allows instructors to check for plagiarism in students uploaded papers

Gradescope

A tool that allows handwritten assignments to be graded digitally standardizing grading.