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Tools for digitalisation

Here you will find information about digital tools for teaching staff. You will also find support materials on how the tools can be used in a digitalised world – on campus, online or in hybrid learning environments. The page guides you to instructions and inspiring resources, as well as to guidance and networks.

Digital tools

Alphabetical list of digital tools for teaching staff

Canvas – the university’s learning platform

Learn how to create a clear, accessible and inspiring course environment.

With Zoom you can give lectures, lead group discussions or provide digital supervision. It’s easy to get started.

Digital Written Exam – DISA

DISA simplifies administration, marking and feedback – all within a legally secure exam environment.

Mentimeter – a response tool

Engage your students in real time during lectures. Ask questions, spark discussion, and collect instant feedback.

A cloud-based tool for creating digital collaboration spaces/noticeboards that can easily be shared between participants.

Inspera Originality – GU’s new text-matching service

Use it to help prevent and detect plagiarism. We also encourage you to discuss good academic practice with your students.

Generative AI – resources and tools

AI-generated material in higher education

A comprehensive web resource where the concept of generative AI is introduced, explained, and examined.

A customised version of the generative AI tool ChatGPT Enterprise, developed for use in higher education institutions.

All employees have access to a login-protected version of the AI tool Microsoft Copilot via their user account.

Film and podcast in education

Tools for digitalisation

The studio offers university teachers the opportunity to produce teaching material such as lectures and interviews.

In GU Play, you can upload videos and also make basic recordings.

Tools for digitalisation

Podcasts for teaching

Information and tips for those who want to work with podcasts in teaching. You are welcome to use our recording equipment.

Modes of Teaching

Online Teaching

Here you will find information and tips to help you plan and approach teaching online.

Hybrid Teaching

Advice and recommendations that can make things easier for both you as a teacher and your students.

Support, guidance and activities

Tools for digitalisation

Course development support

If you are planning to develop your teaching with the help of digital tools, you can receive support from PIL.

Guidance in digital tools for teaching and learning

Register for an online session on how to use Canvas, Mentimeter, Padlet, Inspera Originality or Course Evaluations in Canvas.

Activities at PIL

Several of our seminars and workshops involve digital tools.

More Digital Tools

Links to information about additional tools, with a focus on study administration and digital infrastructure.

A national student record system supporting educational administrative processes.

Wifi and printing

Via the wireless network Eduroam, staff and students have access to wifi in the university's premises.

Links to the basic components of the university's IT environment.

Computers, software and licenses

Information about software and the licenses available for each program.

Additional information

How do I proceed if I want to use someone else’s copyrighted material? How can I share material I create myself?

Last modified

20 February 2026