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Digital Tool Hub

Lane's Digital Tool Hub offers a convenient space for students, faculty, and staff to access various softwares to enrich teaching, learning, and productivity. Whether you're a faculty member exploring options to enhance your courses or a student seeking tools to aid in your studies, our hub provides a range of options to suit your needs. We prioritize consistency, accessibility, cost, and privacy to support informed decision-making. This catalog is continuously growing so be sure to check back in when you are looking for a new tool to improve your class or workflow! Learn more about the Digital Tool Hub

Filters

Tool Type

Accessibility Tools

Presentation

Virtual Labs and Simulations

Video

Study Tools

Security

Reference Management

Recording

Reading

Project/Task Management

Productivity

Polling and Survey

AI Content Creation

Content Management/Authoring

Assessment

Audio

Calculation

Coding and Programming

Collaboration

Communication

Data Analysis and Visualization

Note Taking and Organization

Diagnostics

E-Portfolio Platforms

Gamification

Image Editing

Interaction

Learning Management System (LMS)

Cost/Licenses

Free to All

Free to Students

Free to Employees

Individual Subscription

New York Times Newspaper

The New York Times website delivers comprehensive news coverage and features across various topics and formats.

Software TypeReading

Who Uses ItStudents, Instructors, Staff

CostProvided by the College to All

Tags

Accessibility Info

Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly

Privacy

Last Updated: 1 month 2 weeks

Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere is an interactive audience response system allowing real-time feedback through various devices for presentations and events.

Software TypePolling and Survey

Who Uses ItStudents, Instructors, Staff

CostFree, Optional Individual Subscription

Tags

Accessibility Info

Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly

Privacy

Last Updated: 1 month 2 weeks

Prezi

Prezi is a dynamic presentation software that offers a zoomable canvas for creating visually engaging presentations.

Software TypePresentation

Who Uses ItStudents, Instructors, Staff

CostFree, Optional Individual Subscription

Tags

Accessibility Info

Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly

Privacy

Last Updated: 3 weeks 2 days

Zoom

A video conferencing tool for holding meetings or it can be used for recording your screen.

Software TypeVideo, Recording, Collaboration

Who Uses ItStudents, Instructors, Staff

CostProvided by the College to All

Tags

IT Approved, Recommended by ATC

Accessibility Info

Difficulty

Beginner-Friendly

Privacy

Last Updated: 1 week 4 days

Your Responsibilities

As a user of our Digital Tool Hub, it is your responsibility to use software in a manner that aligns with Lane's policies and standards. This includes protecting college resources and data by ensuring compliance with relevant policies, storing sensitive information in approved systems, and facilitating equitable access for all users, including those with disabilities.

You are individually accountable for any software installed on your devices and must adhere to the terms and conditions of software licenses. While we strive to provide support for a wide range of applications, please note that some may not be directly supported by the college. All software usage is subject to our policies, and you must review our guidelines on software procurement and licensing compliance. The college cannot be held liable for damages resulting from the installation or use of software obtained through our hub. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting copyright laws and using digital tools responsibly.

Relevant Policies:

Appropriate Use of Technology
Technology Accessibility
Release of Student Records (FERPA)
Lane Privacy Policy

Accessible is defined as:

When considering the use of a digital tool with students in a classroom, prioritizing accessibility is essential. Accessibility is assessed through compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards. All software, where the primary user is students, in the Digital Tool Hub is accessible. Keep in mind there are some exceptions due to the nature of the various types of software. For software that has a level of partial accessibility, the accessibility issues are always outlined on each tool's page.

What is a VPAT: A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) is a document that explains how information and communication technology products such as software, hardware, electronic content, and support documentation meet the Revised 508 Standards for IT accessibility. Check out Sonoma State University's article and learn how to read a VPAT.

How are the tags defined:

Tags can be changed at any time, so check in regularly for any software changes, recommendations, approval, etc.

Tags are defined as follows:

Recommended by ATC: This is a tool recommended by the Academic Technology Center (ATC) for faculty to use for its intended purposes.
IT Approved: The tool has been fully vetted for cybersecurity.
User's Choice:This tool is used by many users and is highly regarded by students, faculty, and/or staff. This does not guarantee the tool is accessible for faculty to use in courses. Review additional tool information to ensure an informed decision regarding its suitability for faculty use in courses.

Difficulty is defined at each level as follows:

Beginner-Friendly: Requires basic familiarity with digital tools. Able to follow simple instructions and navigate intuitively. Benefit from clear guidance and encouragement.
Intermediate: Requires a moderate level of understanding of digital tools. Can explore deeper features and adapt to some customization. Able to engage and use with moderate complexity and seek help when needed.
Advanced: Requires advanced proficiency in using digital tools. Can navigate complex workflows and adapt to advanced customization. Able to innovate, contribute, and troubleshoot independently within the platform.