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At Liberty, we strive to empower every faculty member with the tools needed to teach confidently and effectively. This page shares the instructional technologies that support your courses, whether you’re managing student performance in Grade Assist, engaging students through TopHat, accessing class information in myLU, or using other essential academic tools.
Explore the resources below for guidance, helpful documentation, and reliable support for the tools you use every day as an instructor.
Please note that some tools are approved and supported as enterprise technologies, while others may require additional or department‑specific licensing. Please contact your department’s BRM for details and to begin a request.
Faculty Tools
The Faculty Tools page brings together the core academic tools used to manage faculty data, qualifications, assignments, evaluations, and workflow routing across Liberty University. Access essential applications such as the Faculty Hierarchy Tool (FHT), Faculty Qualification Tool (FQT), Faculty Assignment Tool (FAT), Faculty Assessment Report (FAR), Faculty Portfolio Tool (FPT), and Beacon, all in one place so you can maintain accurate faculty information, streamline administrative processes, and support academic operations with confidence.
Key Benefits
- Centralized access to faculty‑related systems
- Integrated tools for qualifications, assignments, assessments, and workflow routing
- Consistent, up‑to‑date faculty data across academic departments and applications
Canvas
Canvas is Liberty University’s learning management platform, giving you a centralized space for course content, communication, assignments, grading, and academic engagement. Access course shells, post announcements, manage grades, create assessments, track student progress, and streamline classroom interaction, all within a clean, intuitive interface designed to support teaching and learning across every modality.
Key Benefits
- Unified space for teaching and learning activities across all course formats
- Flexible tools that support engaging instruction, timely feedback, and clear communication
- Improved visibility into student progress, participation, and course performance
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 provides a comprehensive suite of productivity tools that support communication, collaboration, and content creation across the university. With applications like Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and Office apps, Microsoft 365 enables faculty to work efficiently, share resources, and stay connected with students and colleagues, whether on campus or remote.
Key Benefits
- Standardize your workflow with a unified toolset implemented university-wide
- Utilize powerful productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for all academic tasks
- Access your files and applications from any device with an internet connection
myLU Portal
The myLU portal brings your key tools and resources together in one dashboard, giving you quick access to the pages you need to stay organized and productive. Access essential administrative tools such as SSB9 Finance, Financial Aid, and Faculty modules, customize your layout with myWidgets and favorite links, and stay informed with campus updates, all without searching across multiple platforms.
Key Benefits
- Centralized access to university resources
- Integrated tools for grading, communication, and administrative workflows
- Simplified navigation to commonly used faculty applications and systems
Turnitin
Turnitin provides a reliable and efficient way to ensure academic integrity in your courses. Integrated directly within Canvas, Turnitin helps you review student submissions for originality, offer actionable feedback, and support students in developing strong writing and citation skills.
Key Benefits
- Automated originality checking with clear, easy‑to‑read similarity reports
- Smooth Canvas integration for streamlined assignment setup and grading
- Improved student learning through reinforced citation and writing standards
TopHat
TopHat is an interactive teaching platform that helps you create dynamic and engaging learning experiences in the classroom. With tools for live polls, quizzes, discussions, and attendance tracking, Top Hat enables real‑time student participation and provides valuable insights into understanding and engagement.
Key Benefits
- Interactive polling and quizzes to check understanding in real time
- Built‑in attendance tracking using secure student check‑ins
- Actionable Analytics and Insights to monitor participation and performance
Grade Assist
GradeAssist simplifies the path from assessment to gradebook. Through smart integrations and automated workflows, it helps you review and score student work with greater speed, precision, and consistency.
Key Benefits
- Efficient grade entry with intuitive tools that reduce manual work
- Easy access to assignments, student submissions, and grading workflows
- Seamless integration with university systems for smooth grade submission and reporting