Using External Tools and Services with Aula – Aula

To make the learning experience even more engaging, you can use numerous external tools with Aula. This article details available options and potential use cases.

Aula Integrations
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Available Tools

Aula Integrations

Integration refers to an app or software that is linked to Aula "behind the scenes". If requested by your institution, it's added to your Aula environment and available directly in the Aula editor. In most cases, your university will need a license to use those third-party services.

Head to the Aula editor.
Click on the + icon on the left side of the page.
Click Integrations.
Select the one you would like to use and the content will be embedded in Aula.

Link Embeds

For some apps, pasting a link into Aula will be just enough to generate a nice preview. For example, it might be a preview of an image, a board, or an inline video player. These services usually won't require a license, however, the link will have to be public in order to appear correctly within Aula.

Available Tools

Below you will find a list of some of the available integrations and recommended software that you can use. It's not an exhaustive list – you can copy over and embed links to many other services!

Integrations have to be enabled on our side in cooperation with your institution, so you might not see all of them in your space. However, Default Integrations are available on all Aula environments.

👨🏽‍🏫 Virtual Classrooms

	Description	Type
BigBlueButton	Video conferencing tool for synchronous communication.	Integration
Nearpod	Interactive presentation and assessment tool.	Integration
Engageli	Interactive virtual learning platform	Integration

🎞 Video Embedding and Streaming

	Description	Type
YouTube	A source of visual and audio learning that enhances visual literacy and creativity.	Link Embed
Vimeo	Open video platform. Encourages visual and creative ways of learning and engaging with lecture material.	Link Embed
Echo360	Video platform designed specifically for the Education industry.	Integration
Panopto	This platform can help with lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, and video content management.	Integration
Planet eStream	Web-based platform providing simple around-the-clock access to your media library for both educators and students.	Integration

📚 Resources and File Sharing

	Description	Type
Google Drive	File hosting service with built-in editors: Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.	Default Integration
Dropbox	File hosting service. An easy place to store and share files, allowing users to collaborate.	Default Integration
OneDrive	Microsoft's file hosting service.	Default Integration
Slideshare	Enables files (such as PowerPoint, Word, PDF, infographics, and videos) to be shared publicly or privately.	Link Embed
Bibliu	eTextbooks platform that integrates with numerous library and university systems.	Integration
Talis Aspire	Previously called Talis Reading List. Allows for inserting your class reading lists directly into Aula.	Integration

🧩 Forms and Feedback

	Description	Type
Google Form	Encourages feedback and assessment for learning.	Link Embed
Typeform	Encourages the use of surveys and enables quick and easy data collection/ feedback.	Link Embed

📝 Writing and Sharing Code

	Description	Type
Codepen	Online code editor and open-source learning environment. Enables students to showcase, assess and collaborate on code.	Link Embed
GitHub	GitHub is a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. Multiple users can work on projects from anywhere. Great for social learning (peer to peer, peer to educator, class to industry).	Link Embed
Code	Our native Code feature allows users to compose code directly within Aula.	Default Integration

🎨 Collaboration and Creativity

	Description	Type
Padlet	Online bulletin board that allows you to display information in multiple forms (images, videos, links) for any topic (visually aesthetic learning material).	Link Embed
Pinterest	A social media platform that encourages users to post images and videos to their own or others’ boards. It acts as a personal digital pinboard of information and ideas	Link Embed
X (former Twitter)	Online news and social networking service, encourages users to post and interact with other tweets.	Link Embed
Flat	Create, edit, listen, print, share, and collaborate on music notation in your web browser.	Link Embed