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This page is a collection of system help and guidelines about Aalto University learning and Student Information systems used by teachers, students and staff.

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AI guidance for teaching and research released

Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning at Aalto University
These guidelines aim to address the needs of teachers and students to find good starting points and rules for the use of AI in teaching and learning

Tips for teachers on using artificial intelligence in teaching 
Tips on how teachers can incorporate the use of artificial intelligence in their teaching

Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the research process
Aalto University's guidance on what is considered ethically appropriate usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when conducting research




Support and training for teachers



General guidelines and policies
System instructions

General system information and webinars

Learning management systems

Student information system

  • Sisu
    The student information system.

Collaborative whiteboard

  • Flinga
    Flinga whiteboard for collaborative knowledge building and Flinga Wall for collecting and voting ideas.
  • Presemo
    A tool for instant feedback during a lecture or online session.

Video and online meeting/collaboration


Is it Panopto, Zoom or Teams?

Learning Assessment and Online Examinations

  • EXAM
    The EXAM system in use at Aalto University is a modern electronic examination software developed and used by a consortium of Finnish Universities.
  • Using MyCourses for examination
    Electronic examinations can be done also in MyCourses.
  • Rethinking exams- rules and legislation 03/2021 webinar-slides
  • Gradescope
    Streamline grading and feedback in digital and paper-based assignments and exams.

Originality Check

  • Turnitin
     The tool for teachers and students to check the similarity of submitted text compared to text in the comparison database. Turnitin is also available to students during their theses writing process. The tool is available via MyCourses.

Feedback

  • Course feedback
    The Course feedback system collects course feedback.
  • Presemo
    A tool for instant feedback during a lecture or online session.
  • MyCourses
    MyCourses tools to get feedback during a course.

Mobility

  • MoveON
    The platform to manage international mobility and partnership processes.

Time management and planning

  • Asio
    Space reservations (booking.aalto.fi) and University course planning and scheduling system for Learning Services (LES).
  • Vihta
    The time-booking system for the staff of LES.

Other systems

  • eAge / Nintex
    Electronic services (Sähköinen asiointi) .
  • Opi Analyzer
    The reporting tool directed towards the specialist staff of Study and Student Services.
  • AIMO
Digital accessibility tools for teachers
For students
  • Instructions for creating PDF/A document 
    Download templates, read instructions for LaTeX or Word and validate your PDF/A file.
  • Originality check with Turnitin
    The tool for teachers and students to check the similarity of submitted text compared to text in the comparison database. Turnitin is also available to students during their theses writing process. The tool is available via MyCourses.
Projects

Latest posts in the Opit blog
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A new student video assignment tool in MyCourses

Video assignments provide a versatile and effective tool for teaching and learning, offering benefits in terms of engagement and active learning. Video assignments have been found to enhance flexibility, promote collaboration

Tips for teachers to check on their MyCourses spaces when creating a new course

MyCourses has been updated again during summer break and like every year, there are changes. We have listed some things that are good to check when you are creating a new

Breaking barriers – Tips for inclusive course design
Picture: Aalto University / Aleksi Poutanen

As the new academic year approaches and the buzz of preparation fills the air, it is essential to reflect on a crucial question: Is

Työnohjaus – Miten siitä voi olla hyötyä opetustyössä?
Kuva: Vardan Papikyan, Unsplash

Työnohjaus on ”työhön liittyvien kysymysten, kokemusten ja tunteiden tarkastelua ja jäsentämistä koulutetun työnohjaajan avulla” (https://www.aalto.fi/fi/palvelut/tyonohjaus). Aallossa työnohjausta hyödyntävät

Digipedagogigal training weeks in August

Welcome to start teaching on a new academic year with Teacher Services digiteam in August! We are here to support you. Come to discuss your ideas and find solutions and best

Peergrade not available after the 31st of December 2023!

Company behind the Peergrade has been acquired by Multiverse. Because of this the Peergrade will not be available after 31st of December 2023.

If you are planning to use

New in Thinglink – Guided virtual tours
Image: Tours editor

In the previous posting, as an easy-to-use tool for making augmented 2D images, -videos, and virtual 360° tours, the Thinglink service was introduced.

Coming soon: better user experience in MyCourses

On June 12, 2023, MyCourses will be updated to a new Moodle version. Moodle 4.1 offers a more user-friendly platform for teachers and students, with new features and improvements that make

Turnitin and detection of AI-generated text

Many of you already know that Turnitin, the company that provides us with the similarity-checking system known to us by the same name, launched its AI detection tool on 4 April

Choosing a digital examination format

Aalto University offers a variety of options for conducting exams. However, choosing the right format and method for your exam can be a challenge. There are several factors to consider when




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