Digital systems for teaching and learning
Who is responsible for the systems you use in teaching, and how do we manage them? This page provides an overview of how Digital Learning (DL) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) maintains and develops digital systems such as for example Canvas, Inspera, and Padlet. We work systematically according to the PM3 model, in close collaboration between operations and IT.
Supporting Pedagogy and Learning
The management area "Pedagogical Support" aims to address the educational needs of the organization by providing systems that simplify daily life for educators and students. Currently, there is system support available for digital examinations, digital learning environments, integrated learning, and quality assurance.
The management's goal is to ensure that the systems are:
- Stable – technically reliable and available when you need them.
- User-friendly – support your teaching without creating unnecessary barriers.
- Strategic – contribute to a sustainable and cohesive digital landscape at KI.
Systems we manage within Pedagogical Support (2026)
| System/IT Components | Function | Object products |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | Learning platform for courses and communication | Digital Learning Environments, Digital Examinations |
| Inspera | Digital examinations | Digital Examinations |
| MyProgress | E-portfolio with external assessment | Digital Examinations |
| TRUE | Digital course certificates and micro-credentials | Digital Examinations |
| InteDashboard | Team-based learning, integrated with Canvas | Digital Learning Environments, Digital Examinations |
| Qpercom | OSCE assessments for practical exams | Digital Examinations |
| Ouriginal (end in 2026) | Text comparison and plagiarism detection | Digital Examinations |
| Canvas Studio | Video management within Canvas | Digital Learning Environments |
| Padlet | Digital whiteboard | Digital Learning Environments |
| ReadSpeaker | Text-to-speech and accessibility support | Digital Learning Environments |
| Canvas Catalog | Open courses | Digital Learning Environments |
| Smart Designer/Search | Design and search tools in Canvas | Digital Learning Environments |
We support a wide range of users at KI, including:
- Teachers
- Education administrators
- Coordinators/administrative officers
- Other teaching staff
For each system, we offer guides, training sessions, workshops, and support.
The model we work with is called PM3, which helps us integrate all the parts into a well-functioning whole. In PM3, systems are classified as IT components, which, together with operational components (manuals, guidelines, etc.), form comprehensive solutions.
Here are two examples of what this can mean in everyday practice:
You are an examiner and want to conduct a digital on-site exam
- You create your exam in Inspera (IT component), using a manual (operational component) for support.
- You run into a problem and contact the ICT educators via support email (operational component).
- You resolve the issue together and continue working on the exam. The exam is later held in a room with prepared computers and student login.
All of this is part of the Digital Examination product – where technology, processes, and support are integrated.
You are a teacher and want to use Padlet as a digital whiteboard in your teaching
- You log in using KI’s license and create a board in Padlet (IT component).
To get started, you use a quick guide and receive support from Digital Learning (operational component). - You share the Padlet as a link in your course room in Canvas.
- Students then use it together with you during a seminar.
All of this is part of the Digital Learning Environments product – where technology and pedagogical support work together.
PM3 and the Digitalisation Portfolio at KI
The PM3 model is used at KI for system management, helping to establish structure, clear roles, and long-term value in IT-related initiatives. We are part of the Digitalisation Portfolio, a virtual organisation where IT and operations collaborate strategically. This means that our work is structured into objects (e.g., "Educational Support") in which IT and operations work together through clearly defined roles:
Roles in the management organisation:
- Object Owner (Operations): Daniel Rössler Gausel
- Object Owner IT: Fredrik von Feilitzen
- Object Manager (Operations): Alex Alexandersson
- Object Manager IT: Sofia André
Contact
If you have questions about the systems, roles and responsibilities, or how we work, please contact the Object Owner (Operations), Daniel Rössler Gausel.