| Tool | Purpose | How to Access |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | Gradebook | Log in using your CWL |
| GitHub Enterprise | Course materials and assignment distribution | Log in using your CWL |
| GitHub.com | Assignments for specific courses | Create your own account |
| Google Calendar | MDS schedule and deadlines | Access granted to the provided email address (usually a Gmail address) |
| Gradescope | Assignment submission | Access granted through Canvas* |
| PrairieLearn | Pre-lecture quizzes and MDS quizzes | Log in using your CWL |
| PrairieTest | Quiz and review session reservations | Log in using your CWL, invitation sent once per term |
| Slack | Primary communication tool | Invited via email |
| Workday | Final grades | Log in using your CWL |
*Note: Gradescope username is the same as the Canvas primary email. Do not change your primary Canvas email address during the MDS program.
Additional software is required for coursework, for details please check Installation instructions for the MDS software stack.