Harmonize is a browser-based, multimedia collaboration and discussion tool that integrates with Canvas using LTI. It supports rich content creation, including embedded video, audio, image annotation, and screen recording, and utilizes AWS hosting for data storage. The platform supports multi-part discussion milestones with automatic grade passback to the LMS gradebook and integrates with external plagiarism detection tools. The tool also employs an AI LLM assistant for faculty use only to assist with generating prompts.
About This Service
Key Features
- Dynamic Student Engagement - Prompts close reading, offers shared student engagement in text, and assesses student reflection into written content.
- Canvas Integration - Integrates directly into Canvas assignments, allowing instructors to assess and grade student performance during the revision and analysis process.
- Individual or Group Assignments - Students are empowered to make changes, edits and annotations publicly or privately amongst their peers, encouraging them to show their work during the annotation process.
Getting and Using This Service
How do I access this service?
- Currently only available to Pitt EDGE programs
- Access to Harmonize is automatically enabled for all Canvas courses within the Pitt EDGE Canvas Sub-Account
- Additional resources for teaching are available at: TBD
Who can use this service?
Students, Faculty
Maximum Acceptable Data Class
Private - Moderate risk, confidential data – Disclosure may cause harm
Data Risk Classification
Support
Status
Status of Service Offering
How do I get help?
Submit a ticket by clicking the Request Help button on the upper right hand corner of this page.
Alternate Support Process