Tool Name Cost Use Case Support Info
Academic Technology
ALEKS Student Cost Individual, dynamic online learning programs for Math, Chemistry, Statistics, and Accounting ALEKS Support
Gradescope Institution License AI-assisted grading; dynamic rubric; paper-based assignments; programming projects Gradescope Support
Honorlock Student Cost AI monitoring plus live proctor intervention for online assessments Honorlock Support
LSU Libraries Research Guides No Cost Access to curated library resources; schedule research consultation; not using LTI 1.3 Subject Librarian
MATLAB Grader &
MATLAB and Simulink Online Courses
Institution License Automatic grading for MATLAB coding assignments; Self-paced learning courses for MATLAB and Simulink with possiblity of earning digital credentials  MATLAB Support
Packback Student Cost /
Institution License for LSU Online
AI-powered discussion platform; AI writing tutor; AI grading assistant; encourages student engagement through inquiry-based learning; provides real-time feedback on writing Packback Support
Panopto Video Institution License Lecture capture, video storage, embedding videos in Moodle, video assignments LSU FTC
Perusall No Cost or
Student Cost
Social annotation tool for collaborative reading and discussion; increase comprehension and engagement with course materials Perusall Support
PointSolution (previously TurningPoint) Student Cost Interactive polling system that uses clickers or mobile devices to increase student participation and provide immediate feedback during lectures LSU FTC
ProctorU Record+ Student Cost AI proctor monitoring and recording for online assessments ProctorU Support
SmarterProctoring (Testing Center only) Institution License Scheduling tool for in-person proctored exams within the testing center Only for Testing Center
VoiceThread Institution License Asyncronous multimedia discussions and interactive presentations LSU FTC
Zoom Institution License Video conference tool for class meeting, shared recordings, scheduling office hour appointments LSU FTC
Last Updated: 5/15/2025