Supported Platforms

Academic Technologies supports established learning technologies like Blackboard Learn Ultra, and also collaborates with faculty to pilot new tools. The following learning technologies include recommended and enterprise supported tools to promote collaboration, share multimedia, teach online and more.

Canvas

We provide support and guidance on Canvas - the University of Miami's new learning management system from Fall 2026. Canvas is a modern, accessible, and intuitive learning management system supports online course content, communication, and assessment at the University of Miami.

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Canvas LMS

Canvas (canvas.miami.edu) is a new course management system used by University of Miami faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and student.
Canvas LMS Guide

Blackboard Learn Ultra

We currently support, and maintain Blackboard Ultra, including both the Original and Ultra course view experiences, until May 2027.

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Blackboard Learn Ultra

Blackboard Learn Ultra (courses.miami.edu) is the course management system used by University of Miami faculty, staff, teaching assistants, and students.

Original Course View

The Original Course View has the same course look and functionality that you are familiar with.

Ultra Course View

The Ultra Course View is an optional change to how courses are organized and displayed.

Adopt Ultra Course View

Integrations and Learning Tools

We support several institutional tools and third-party integrations to extend the use of the Canvas, and Blackboard Learn Ultra system for teaching and learning.

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Kaltura

Kaltura is the University's management platform for storing and sharing media. Access Kaltura through the portal (umiami.mediaspace.kaltura.com), or within Blackboard (courses.miami.edu).
Kaltura Guide

Respondus

Respondus (it.miami.edu/respondus) offers online testing applications including proctoring tools LockDown Browser, Monitor, and an exam authoring tool, Respondus 4.0.
Download Respondus Tools

Ally

Ally is a tool available within Blackboard (courses.miami.edu) that provides insight into the accessibility of course materials and content and populates alternative materials for students.
Ally Guide

Gradescope

Gradescope is an assessment platform that leverages AI technology to streamline grading and provide detailed feedback, integration within Blackboard courses.
Gradescope Guide
qwickly

Qwickly Tools

Qwickly Attendance is an attendance tracking tool and Qwickly Course Tools is a communication and content management tool, available within Blackboard courses.
Qwickly Guide

VoiceThread

VoiceThread is an interactive tool within Blackboard (courses.miami.edu) that allows students and faculty to add text, audio or video comments on a variety of media for assignments or lecture videos.
Voicethread Guide
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Other Learning Tools

Additional learning tools are also available in Blackboard Learn, for all campuses or licensed to particular units.

List of Integrations

Academic Applications

We also collaborate with University leaders and provide technical support to academic success and outreach applications used by various University stakeholders.

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EAB Navigate 360

Office of the Provost

EAB’s student success tool, Navigate360 (umiami.campus.eab.com), is a resource for the community to maximize student support & retention efforts across divisions.

Cane Commitment Powered by Suitable

Office of the Provost

Cane Commitment (canecommitment.miami.edu) leverages Suitable (suitable.co) - a student engagement platform. View training and guides here.

Cognates Search Engine

Office of the Provost

Cognates Search Engine (cognates.miami.edu) is a web-based application that lets you search for cognates based on their areas of knowledge, features, courses, and keywords.

UMiami App

University Communications

UMiami App (mobile.miami.edu/umiami-app) provides quick access to campus news, information, and resources that are important to you — at any time.
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