E-learning Applications

SDSU and the South Dakota Board of Regents license multiple e-learning applications to improve and enhance the teaching of course content. Polling, video editing, quiz creation and test monitoring are just a few examples of the licensed applications available. Check out the list of licensed applications to see everything available and tutorials on how to use them.

Adobe Creative Cloud

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Camtasia Studio

Camtasia Studio is screen recording and video editing software that turns screen recordings into polished videos for teaching and training. Snagit lets you quickly capture your screen and camera, add additional context and share images, GIFs or videos across your preferred platforms. See a comparison of their differences. South Dakota State University has licenses for both. Find more Information on Camtasia Studio on InsideState.

D2L

Personalize learning, increase engagement and help learners achieve more than they imagined possible. D2L offers flexible and robust learning solutions for every stage of life, from the earliest days of school to higher education and the working world. D2L is the learning management system for all the school in the South Dakota Board of Regents system.

D2L Login

D2L Course/Section Combination

D2L Tutorials

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D2L Quiz Questions Converter

Make entire question banks available for use in the Quiz, Self-Assessment and Survey Tool for a course without having to retype each question multiple times! This tool can be used to create a CSV file for import into the D2L Question Library.

D2L Quiz Questions Converter Tutorial

Echo360 Turning Clicker

TurningPoint, the sole student clicker system standardized on campus, not only provides live polling and interactive homework capabilities, but also lets you conduct unlimited surveys for insights into the minds of your customers, employees or students. Even better, a simple interface — along with the ability to respond using a cell phone, tablet or computer — means that everyone can get started right away.

TurningPoint Login
TurningPoint Tutorials

Labster Simulations

Labster provides learners with a realistic virtual lab simulation before they run any physical experiments. That means students can make mistakes and repeat their experiments as many times as they need without any real-life consequences.

More Information on Labster

LockDown Browser

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system. Used at over 1,500 higher educational institutions, LockDown Browser is the “gold standard” for securing online exams in classrooms or proctored environments.

More Information on LockDown Browser

Panopto

Panopto allows you to upload, create, edit and share you videos within D2L courses and with external users.

Panopto Tutorials

Panorama

It helps South Dakota State University build a more comprehensive learning environment and improve the student experience by helping them take clear control of course content with usability, accessibility and quality in mind. Improve the overall student experience with alternative formats that provide students with the choice and added flexibility that comes with a more personalized approach. Get detailed reports for awareness to guide you on how to improve the accessibility of their content.

Panorama Tutorials

Qualtrics

Note: SDSU has licensed Qualtrics survey tool. QuestionPro is extended to fall 2025 (Sept. 30, 2025) during the transition. 

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Respondus Monitor

Respondus Monitor is a companion application for LockDown Browser that uses webcam and video technology to prevent cheating during online exams. Respondus Monitor integrates seamlessly with learning management systems and is ideal for nonproctored testing environments.

Respondus Monitor Information

Training House (Moodle)

Training House is a Moodle LMS platform that may be used to create online trainings and educational activities that are not official university courses. It is integrated with active directory, so any SDSU user with an email account can easily access the platform. It also incorporates a simple external user enrollment process, which can be enabled for a course and allows users who are not part of the SDSU system in as well.

Training House Login

Training House Tutorials

Turnitin

Turnitin solutions promote academic integrity, streamline grading and feedback, deter plagiarism and improve student outcomes.

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Virtual Lab

SDSU has a virtual lab that provides SDSU users access to software that they do not otherwise have access to. Any SDSU user can access SDSU virtual lab anytime anywhere through any browser, using existing SDSU authentication credentials.

Virtual Lab  Login

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Zoom

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms.

Zoom Tutorials

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Softwares through Support Desk

SDSU Support Desk has other software for faculty and staff.

Faculty and Staff Software

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