EdTech mobile apps | Staff guide
These mobile apps help staff and students use Canvas, email and other tools on phones and tablets. They provide easy access to essential tools, help you to stay connected and organised. Pick an app below to learn what it does and how to use it.
Canvas Mobile Web
Canvas works in your phone browser. Open your browser and go to canvas.ljmu.ac.uk. Canvas is fully responsive and works effectively on any screen size.
You can find out more about Canvas's commitment to accessibility in their Canvas Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
Canvas Teacher app
The Canvas Teacher app helps teachers work on the go:
- Grade assignments and give feedback
- Participate in course discussions and reply to student messages
- Publish or change assignments and due dates
- Send course announcements
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Canvas Student App
The Canvas Student app helps students:
- See to‑do items and schedules
- Submit coursework and view grades
- Upload files, audio and video
- Join discussions and read messages
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Panopto App
Panopto lets you record, watch and share videos on your phone or tablet. It shows captions and some videos can be downloaded for offline viewing.
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Vevox App
Vevox is a live polling and Q&A app you can use during lectures.
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Email App
ActiveSync (also called Microsoft Exchange or Exchange ActiveSync Server) is the service that keeps your LJMU email, calendar and contacts in sync on phones and tablets. LJMU provides this free for all staff and student. See Help with IT for help.
Training
You may be interested in attending one of our training sessions. The Teaching and Learning Academy provide a wide range of Technology Enhanced Learning training. Take a look at our Training Page for further information.
