For assistance with Canvas, Simple Syllabus, Accessibility, or an EdTech need, or to explore a new tool or innovative approach in the classroom, you can:
- Submit an EdTech Support Ticket* (must be logged in to submit a ticket)
- Email: edtech@ccsdetroit.edu
- Phone: (313) 664-1427
- Office: Stop by Taubman 622 anytime between 9am – 4pm M-F to chat with a team member!
To submit a ticket for Information Technology Services (ITS), visit the CCS Helpdesk (must be logged in to submit a ticket).
*Note: ITS supports numerous technologies, even as it relates to EdTech tools like Canvas or Simple Syllabus. The EdTech team may forward your request to ITS if they are the proper team to handle the issue. If you submit an ITS ticket and the EdTech team is the main support, they will send the ticket to us.
EdTech Forms
Technology Available for All Faculty
EdTech and ITS have shared responsibility for these tools. Feel free to reach out to either team with any questions.
Canvas LMS
The central learning management system (LMS) used to host course materials, deliver assignments, track grades, and facilitate digital communication between students and instructors.
Canvas Studio
A video-sharing and creation tool inside Canvas that lets instructors embed quiz questions into videos and allows students to comment directly on the timeline. Also allows for captioned videos.
Simple Syllabus
A centralized syllabus template tool that automatically pulls in required institutional policies and data while allowing instructors to customize other details.
Course Readiness Checks
An automated checklist used before a semester begins to verify that Canvas course shells have working links, published modules, and clear grading schemes.
DesignPLUS
Canvas add-on that allows for advanced styling tools to create visually engaging course pages.
Accessibility Checkers (UDOIT, Grackle, Microsoft)
Built-in and third-party tools that scan documents, spreadsheets, and course pages to flag accessibility issues like missing image alt-text or poor color contrast.
Watermark Course Evaluations
An automated survey system that distributes end-of-term course and instructor evaluations to students.
Artificial Intelligence Tools (such as Gemini Gems, Workspace Studio, NotebookLM)
AI platforms used to automate repetitive tasks and create custom workflows.
TurnItIn
A plagiarism detection tool that compares student submissions against a massive database of web pages, journals, and peer papers.
LinkedIn Learning (Learning Pathways, AI Role Play)
An on-demand video training platform featuring curated skill tracks and interactive, AI-driven conversational simulations for professional development.
EdTech Recording Studio
The Recording Studio, located in Taubman 622, is a space where faculty and staff can create high-quality video content tailored to the diverse needs of their courses and other projects. The EdTech team will work with you through every step of the process, ensuring professional-quality video content.
For additional information on these tools, please visit our How-To Guides.
For questions about the following tools, or general log in issues to all CCS tools, contact the CCS Helpdesk:
- Google Workspace (Docs, Presentations, YouTube, etc.)
- Zoom
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Autodesk