What is Yellowdig?

Yellowdig is a social learning platform in which users can participate in discussions, provide peer feedback, conduct polls, and otherwise collaborate and share resources. Gamification elements encourage engagement and participation.

PSU Resources

External Resources

Accessibility & Privacy

If using this tool, including the following links in your course help meet Quality Matters (QM) Standards 6.4 and 8.6, respectively:

Additional Information

Please consult Penn State Courseware for actions needed for authorization.  

At a Glance

person Availability: Students, Faculty, Staff

paid Cost: License Fee

smartphone Mobile App: Yes

web Canvas Integration: Yes

dvr Supported Technologies: Computer, Mobile device, Internet

alarm Learning Curve: 30 mins - 1 hr

Practical Applications

Pedagogical Goals:

  • Create a Classroom Community
  • Disseminate Info / Deliver Content
  • Have Asynchronous Conversations
  • Increase Student Collaboration Outside of Class
  • Increase Student Participation
Associated Teaching Activities:
Polling Polling Personal Artifact Personal Artifacts One Sentence Summary One Sentence Summary Ice Breaker Questions Icebreaker Questions Directed Paraphrasing Directed Paraphrasing