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Like Mozilla's Firefox web browser, SmartSite is part of an open-source community dedicated to the success of a particular piece of software. This makes it easier to update and evolve to meet the rapidly changing technological needs of university facultyinstructors, students and staff.
Why should I use it in my classes?
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Communicating with students
Encouraging student discussion and collaboration
Encouraging collaboration and communication among students
Promoting independent and self-paced learning
For assessment Assessment, evaluation and feedback
Collecting, grading and returning assignments
Sharing resources with students, TAs and colleagues
Automating processes and reducing paperwork
Sharing and organizing classroom presentations