Canvas - External Tools - LabSim (TestOut)
What is LabSim?
LabSim is a learning platform offered by TestOut corporation that is utilized in IT education. Students receive lessons and access to simulation spaces that allow them to practice IT skills in a safe environment. LabSim also provides instructors with content resources and assessment tools.
Who can use LabSim?
LabSim is primarily used by students whose course requires a virtual environment to complete coursework. It is not a free tool. There is a fee for each student. Request pricing information
Access to LabSim is provided when the instructor or student clicks a link to content from within the Canvas course. Neither students nor instructors create an account on the LabSim/TestOut website.
Where can students and instructors go for support with LabSim?
Getting Started for Instructors
Course Copying, Exporting, and Importing
Automatically Creating a class and enrolling students as the instructor
submit a help request or call 800-877-4889
What should I do if I have an accessibility?
Students should communicate accessibility concerns with the course instructor and the UWM's Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
Instructors should report any accessibility concerns to TestOut submit a help request or call 800-877-4889. If concerns persist, please contact Center for Excellence in teaching and Learning at cetl@uwm.edu