Canvas

• Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes continue to be available in UAB Canvas for Spring 2025! Please check our New Quizzes page for updates on the future retirement of the Classic Quiz engine.
• Smart Search - Canvas is working on an AI assistant for Canvas courses that will answer questions based upon course content. Smart Search is not available in student accessible Canvas this semester. Faculty and staff with teacher access to Canvas can access the test version of Smart Search in UAB's beta instance of Canvas for testing.

Simple Syllabus

Simple Syllabus is a Canvas-integrated tool designed to help educators create, manage and share syllabi in a streamlined and user-friendly way.

Some standout features are:

• Departmental level templates
• Lockable sections
• BlazerNet data imports of course description and meeting location
• Easy reporting for administrators

Watch the recorded Simple Syllabus workshop or visit the Learning Technologies page for more information as well as guides and tutorials.

Top Hat

Top Hat is an engagement platform now integrated into UAB Canvas that empowers educators to incorporate active learning into every area of their course.

Visit the Top Hat Learning Technologies page for more information, guides and tutorials.  

Simnet

Simnet is a cloud-based simulation platform designed for education, particularly fields like healthcare, engineering and business. The realistic virtual environments allow students to practice skills and scenarios enhancing learning through immersive experiences.

Visit the Simnet Learning Technologies page for more information, guides and tutorials.