Piazza

Piazza is a paid vendor Q&A discussion tool Links to an external site. that integrates with Canvas. If you wish to use Piazza, please consult with your department to see if they have a departmental license and business contract.

In 2023, the Office of Academic Technology in collaboration with ITS and the College of Natural Science (CNS) completed an evaluation of third-party discussion tools through the Learning Technology Adoption Process (LTAP). The evaluation team reviewed two tools: Ed Discussion and Piazza, with CNS selecting Ed Discussion. For more information on the evaluation process, please view the Discussion Tools Evaluation Report Links to an external site..

Ed Discussion is not a free tool. Colleges, Schools or Units that elect to use Ed Discussion will be included in a centrally administered contract, and billed back by the Office of Academic Technology for their seat counts. If you, your non CNS/ECE college, school, or unit is interested in using Ed Discussion, please complete this interest form, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7879707079c1432094f06a9e685ce038 Links to an external site. 

 

Piazza is an online gathering place where students can ask, answer, and explore 24/7, under the guidance of their instructors. In addition to hosting a discussion forum-type environment, Piazza allows for anonymous posts (Canvas does not).

Below are resources developed by Piazza to help new faculty get started and provide experienced users with tips and best practices for transitioning online: