Available Software for Students

What is Adobe Creative Cloud?

Adobe Creative Cloud is a comprehensive suite of apps and online services for designing print and digital media, video editing, web development, photography, and more. It provides professional-grade tools that enable users to learn new skills and leverage advanced software across various fields, including graphic design, video production, and photography. With Adobe Creative Cloud, you can enhance your creative projects in areas such as graphic design, video editing, UX design, drawing, painting, and social media content creation.

Access Adobe Creative Cloud

Students can access Adobe Creative Cloud apps exclusively through vLab. Attempting to activate an Adobe app using your student email outside of vLab will not work. For instructions on how to access Adobe apps via vLab, please see below.

1. Log in to vLab from Cardinal Apps
2. Navigate to any Adobe app or service within vLab and enter your @student.uiwtx.edu email when prompted for an account.
3. Login with your university credentials
   • • vLab supports two-way file transfer between your device and the virtual environment, allowing you to work on projects in the virtual computer lab and take them with you when you're done. To learn how to transfer files seamlessly between the virtual lab and your device, please refer to the two-way file transfer instructions in the Help Desk knowledge base. 

Training + Support Resources

To explore all the apps and services available within the Creative Cloud suite, visit our "Adobe at UIW" webpage linked below for more information.

Adobe Creative Cloud at UIW

What is the Ally File Transformer?

The Ally File Transformer is a tool that allows students to easily convert course materials into accessible formats, such as audio files, electronic braille, and HTML documents. This feature enhances learning by providing materials that suit individual preferences and needs, making it easier for students to engage with content in a way that works best for them. With the Ally File Transformer, students can take control of their learning experience and improve their accessibility to course resources.

• Transform Canvas content to alternative formats (video)
• Transform any file from the Ally file transformer website

What is ChemDraw?

ChemDraw is a chemical structure drawing software package that serves both beginner chemistry students and expert researchers, recognized as the gold standard for communicating chemistry research. A license for ChemDraw is available at no cost to students and faculty of the School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering.

Getting Started with ChemDraw

ChemDraw is available to download on any device running Windows or macOS. ChemDraw cannot be downloaded on a Chromebook or iOS device.

Download and Installation Guides for ChemDraw

Don’t want to install ChemDraw on your device? Are you using a Chromebook or iPadOS for school? You can access ChemDraw through the virtual computer lab (vLab), available from any device with a web browser—no download required.

What is Clipchamp?

Clipchamp is a powerful, easy-to-use tool that helps educators and students create engaging videos, enhancing learning and communication. It enables users to craft multimedia projects and develop key digital skills through its intuitive features.

• Drag-and-drop editing: Simplifies video creation.
• Stock assets: Access free images, music, and videos.
• AI-driven tools: Automatic captions for easier accessibility.
• Dynamic storytelling: Move beyond presentations to create engaging content.

Get Started with Clipchamp

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below, which includes in-depth information, guides, FAQs, and product availability.

Clipchamp Overview

What is EchoVideo?

EchoVideo is a video platform available exclusively to students enrolled at the Health Professions Schools (HPS) and those in the Music Therapy program. It enables students to view recorded lectures, upload and store media, and share that content with others.

Access EchoVideo content

EchoVideo is accessible to HPS students via the Navigation menu (left sidebar) within their Canvas course. This menu includes options like Assignments, Grades, and Modules.

• Understanding and viewing classroom content in EchoVideo

Get Started with EchoVideo

Viewing Content

• Using the EchoVideo video player controls
• How to view a class livestream
  • Note: Not every EchoVideo recording is livestreamed. Please, contact your instructor to inquire about a livestreamed class.
• Using transcripts and closed captions on EchoVideo content

EchoVideo Library

Similar to OneDrive, EchoVideo allows students to upload unlimited media content (audio, video, and text-based files) into a private, personalized library that only they can access. The guides below provide instructions on how to store and share this content in different ways.

• How to upload content to your EchoVideo library
• How to submit EchoVideo video content in Canvas

Use EchoVideo to Study

• Overview: Taking notes and using the built-in study guide
  • Reviewing your study guide notes
  • Downloading notes from EchoVideo

Engagement features

• Overview: Leveraging and participating in EchoVideo's Q&A features
• Using the Q&A tab for a course in EchoVideo
• Responding to polling questions as a student in EchoVideo

What is Examplify?

Examplify is an assessment software by ExamSoft that is currently only available to students in the Health Professions Schools (HPS). If you are not a member or student of an HPS, you will not be able to use or log in to Examsoft.

How to get Examplify

Examplify can be downloaded from your site's dedicated exam-taker portal, found below. Once on the site, log in* to the 'Exam Takers' box with your ExamSoft ID and password and select the 'Download' option on the next page to download the program.

The following portals can be accessed through the Cardinal Apps dashboard or the links below.

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

The following portal links are unique to each site and cannot be accessed through Cardinal Apps.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Feik School of Pharmacy
• Master of Biomedical Sciences
• Master of Science in Athletic Training
• Rosenberg School of Optometry

**Your ExamSoft login information is different than your Cardinal Apps login and will provided by your site's ExamSoft admin.

Examplify Resources for Students

Start here - Visit the exam-taker knowledge base to find comprehensive guides on everything Examplify.

Resources for Examplify on Windows and Mac

• How to download an exam or assessment in Examplify
• What to expect and how to prepare for an Examplify exam
• In the case an answer file refuses to upload automatically, learn how answer files can be manually uploaded via the exam-taker's portal.

Resources for Examplify on iPad

• Examplify for iPad: What to expect and how to prepare for an exam
• Examplify for iPad: Use a Bluetooth keyboard for an exam
• Examplify for iPad: If an answer file refuses to upload automatically, learn how answer files can be manually uploaded via iTunes

Resources for Exams with ExamID and/or ExamMonitor

• Windows and Mac: Prepare to take an exam with ExamID and ExamMonitor
• Examplify for iPad: Prepare to take an exam with ExamID and ExamMonitor
• ExamID and ExamMonitor complete troubleshooting guide

Support

• Experiencing issues with Examplify installation, upload errors, or exam configurations?
  • Help center and chat: https://support.examsoft.com
  • 24/7 Phone: https://examsoft.com/contact/#phone-support
  • Email: examsoft-support@turnitin.com
• Experiencing issues logging into the ExamSoft portal?
  • Contact your local Technical Support Specialist.

What is the Immersive Reader?

The Immersive Reader enhances reading for diverse learning abilities by offering text-to-speech, customizable text options, and line focus to minimize distractions. It highlights parts of speech, includes a picture dictionary, and supports translation for multilingual users. With features like read-aloud in different languages and syllable division for pronunciation, it aids students with dyslexia, visual impairments, and language learners, fostering an inclusive reading experience.

Get Started with the Immersive Reader

While the Immersive Reader is primarily found in Microsoft apps, it's also available in Canvas. You can find the Immersive Reader option at the top of nearly all your Canvas course content.

Canvas

• How to use the Microsoft Immersive Reader in a Canvas course

Microsoft 365 Apps and Services

• Immersive Reader in Word
• Immersive Reader in PowerPoint
• Immersive Reader in OneNote
• Immersive Reader in Outlook
• Immersive Reader in Teams

What is JMP?

JMP (originally "John's Macintosh Project" after the founder) is a statistical analysis software. It's used for data visualization, exploration, and statistical analysis and provides tools for data manipulation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and other advanced statistical techniques.

Get Started with JMP

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below, which includes in-depth information, guides, FAQs, and product availability

Get Started with JMP

What is LinkedIn Learning?

LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform offering a vast library of video courses covering a wide range of topics, including business, technology, creative skills, and personal development. It provides expert-led courses that allow users to learn at their own pace, earn certificates, and enhance their professional skills. 

Get Started with LinkedIn Learning

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below, which includes in-depth information, guides, FAQs, and product availability

Create a LinkedIn Learning Account at UIW

What are MATLAB and Simulink?

MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables you to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran.

Getting Started with MATLAB

MATLAB is accessible in multiple university computer labs. Additionally, both MATLAB and Simulink can be used from any device with an internet connection via the university's Virtual Computer Lab (vLab). Make sure you're logged into your MathWorks account in your browser to access all the training resources listed below, which are free for students.

• MATLAB Community Landing Page - Access every MATLAB community resource in one place.
• MATLAB Academy - Learn the fundamentals with free, self-paced courses:
  • MATLAB Onramp - Get started with the basics quickly.
  • MATLAB Fundamentals - Master core functionality for data analysis, modeling, and programming.
  • MATLAB Programming Techniques - Enhance the efficiency and flexibility of your MATLAB code.
• >MATLAB Documentation - Access comprehensive help on all MATLAB topics.
• Cody from MathWorks - Practice your skills by solving challenges and playing games with MATLAB.
• MathWorks File Exchange - Share and explore scripts, functions, applications, and more.

What is MAXQDA?

MAXQDA is a software program designed for qualitative data analysis (QDA). It is widely used by researchers, academics, and professionals in various fields to analyze and interpret qualitative data, such as interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, documents, audio recordings, videos, and more

Get Started with MAXQDA

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below, which includes in-depth information, guides, FAQs, and product availability.

MAXQDA Overview

What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Microsoft Office) is a comprehensive suite of apps and services designed to help you stay connected, productive, creative, and collaborative. All UIW faculty, staff, and students can use their Cardinal Apps credentials to access a wide range of Microsoft tools.

Microsoft 365, including Outlook (student email) and OneDrive, is available for the duration of your enrollment at UIW. If you are no longer enrolled, these services will remain active for one year after your last semester as a student. For questions about access and retention policies, please contact the UIW Help Desk.

Get Started with Microsoft 365

To get started with apps like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, and more... visit our dedicated Microsoft 365 webpage below to learn all about these various Microsoft apps and services available to you at UIW.

Microsoft 365 at UIW

What is Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms is a tool that allows students to easily create surveys, quizzes, and polls for gathering information or testing knowledge. It's often used in educational settings for assignments, feedback collection, or class polls, making it easy to share and analyze responses in real-time. With its simple interface, students can quickly create and complete forms to support their learning and collaboration.

Microsoft Forms Overview

Microsoft Stream is a video platform that allows students to create, store, watch, share, and engage with educational videos. It’s the go-to platform for video content at UIW, enabling students to create or access important video content directly through platforms like Canvas or Microsoft Teams. Stream’s features, like transcripts and video chapters, help enhance understanding and retention of material. Use the resource below to learn more.

Microsoft Stream Overview

What is Microsoft Teams?

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform that lets students communicate, share files, and work together in real-time. It combines chat, video meetings, and integrated apps, making it easy to connect with classmates and instructors for both coursework and group projects. Use the resource below to learn more.

Microsoft Teams at UIW

What is Qualtrics?

Qualtrics is a powerful online survey and experience management platform that enables students to create, distribute, and analyze surveys and feedback. This tool helps you gather insights from peers, instructors, and other stakeholders, making it easier to enhance your learning experiences. With around 23 different question types, Qualtrics offers the flexibility to design creative and engaging surveys that can inform data-driven decisions and improve outcomes. Whether you're working on a class project or seeking feedback, Qualtrics is an invaluable resource for your academic journey.

Access Qualtrics

Qualtrics is a web-based application, meaning it can be accessed from anywhere with a web browser. It's available through Cardinal Apps within the 'UIW apps' or 'Apps' tabs

Get Started with Qualtrics

• Begin with the Qualtrics Basics asynchronous course.
• Watch on-demand webinars directly from Qualtrics.
• Access and review online help guides for Qualtrics.
• Explore the Qualtrics Community site to learn about issues and solutions shared by other users.
• Check the New Features in Qualtrics page to stay updated on platform changes.

What is the LockDown Browser?

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down a student's testing environment so that they are unable to navigate to other web pages or open other applications on the device they are taking the exam on.

Get Started with Respondus LockDown Browser

Installation & Troubleshooting

• Download the LockDown browser for Windows or macOS
  • This link and installer are exclusive to UIW. LockDown Browser downloaded from any source outside the provided link or within your Canvas course will not function for UIW use.
• Troubleshooting the LockDown Browser

Resources

• Student quick-start guide for Respondus (PDF)
• LockDown Browser: The student experience
• How do I update the LockDown Browser?
• Taking a Canvas Quiz? Student Quick Start Guide for (Classic) Canvas quizzes.
  • If your experience is different from the guide above, you might need to launch the quiz from Canvas rather than the LockDown Browser app. Depending on how the quiz is set this can change

What is SPSS Statistics?

IBM SPSS Statistics (SPSS) is a powerful software used for statistical analysis, widely utilized by researchers and analysts. It enables users to analyze, visualize, and interpret data from various sources using various statistical techniques. SPSS is commonly employed for tasks such as data manipulation, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis, making it an essential tool for deriving insights and making data-driven decisions from complex datasets.

Get Started with SPSS Statistics

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below, which includes in-depth information, guides, FAQs, and product availability.

Install SPSS Statistics

Don’t want to install SPSS Statistics on your personal device? Are you using a Chromebook or iPadOS for school? You can access SPSS through the virtual computer lab (vLab), available from any device with a web browser—no download required.

Log in to the Virtual Computer Lab

What is StudyMate?

StudyMate is an educational tool designed to help students engage with course content through interactive activities and self-assessments. It allows instructors to create flashcards, quizzes, and games that students can use for studying key concepts. StudyMate integrates with Canvas, making it easy for students to generate study materials from the existing course content. It’s particularly useful for reinforcing learning, promoting retention, and offering students a more engaging way to review course material.

Get Started with StudyMate

Use the resource below to get started with StudyMate. It must be enabled in Canvas before it can be used. so If you cannot locate StudyMate in your course, contact your instructor.

Make StudyMate Available in your Course

What is Turnitin?

Turnitin is a leading plagiarism detection tool widely used in academia. It checks submissions against an extensive and continuously growing database that includes books, journals, websites, archived content, and other student papers. Turnitin scans documents for similarities to existing sources and reviews citation accuracy. The resulting originality report helps instructors evaluate the integrity of student work and identify possible instances of academic dishonesty.

 Where to find Turnitin

Turnitin Draft Coach is available as an add-on within the online version of Microsoft Word (see image below). It helps students refine their writing by identifying grammar mistakes, checking for similarity, improving citations, and offering explanations to enhance understanding. Each document is limited to three uses, so it's important to use Draft Coach strategically before submitting an assignment.

Turnitin in Canvas helps students check their work for originality by comparing it to a vast database of sources. It also provides feedback on grammar, citations, and overall writing quality to improve academic integrity and writing skills. Use the resources below to get familiar with Turnitin assignments and understand how your work is being reviewed.

• Student hub - Turnitin Guides
• Understanding the similarity report (video)

What is the Visible Body Suite?

Visible Body has over 24,000 visual assets, including full male and female 3D gross anatomy models, microanatomy models, moving muscle action models, physiology animations, pathology visualizations, illustrations, and cadaver images paired with CT or MRI scans. This package is available at no cost to UIW personnel and contains the following applications:

Get Started with Visible Body

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below, which includes in-depth information, guides, FAQs, and product availability.

Create a Visible Body Account at UIW

What is Mathematica?

Wolfram Mathematica is a computational software system developed by Wolfram Research and is designed for various technical and mathematical tasks, including symbolic and numeric computations, data analysis, visualization, and programming. Mathematica provides a comprehensive environment for performing calculations, solving equations, creating visualizations, and developing algorithms, making it a powerful tool for researchers, scientists, engineers, and educators.

Get Started with Mathematica

Are you interested in this product? Explore our comprehensive documentation below:

• Hands-on Start to Mathematica
• How-To Topics: Access step-by-step instructions ranging from how to create animations to basic syntax information.
• Wolfram Language Training Courses: Explore what's possible with the Wolfram Language, including programming fundamentals and concepts, built-in functions, symbolic expressions, and tips for better, faster coding.