You have your textbook readings, articles, and videos, but there is still something missing. How do you bridge the gap in content to make sure that you are addressing your learning objectives? For some instructors, the answer is to create videos or presentations. To help you create course content, here are some tutorials on how to use some of the more common content creation tools.
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Tool
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Description
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Cost
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| Adobe Express |
Adobe Express is a content creation platform that allows you to create a wide variety of digital materials. This includes videos, slide decks, infographics, social media visuals, websites, and more. There is a vast amount of stock images and videos that are available for use in Adobe Express. Staff, faculty, and students may have different account access levels. |
Free |
| Audacity |
Audacity allows you to create an audio file that can be posted in any course as a podcast. Download the software to your computer to begin sharing your voice with students. Check out the step-by-step PDF guide to Audacity in the attached files. |
Free |
| Canva |
Not to be confused with Canvas. In Canva, you can create a free account to use Canva's drag-and-drop feature and professional layouts to design consistently stunning graphics. This tool is ideal for creating course cards and banners. |
Free |
| Google Forms |
With Google Forms, you can collect and organize information from participants. |
Free |
| Google Notebook LM |
Notebook LM uses AI in an interactive platform that can use information you upload to make connections, generate content, and summarize information. It is described as a research or study assistant, but can also be used for course design and learning support. |
Free |
| Google Slides |
Google Slides allows you to create, edit, collaborate, and present from wherever you are. |
Free |
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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With PowerPoint, you can create presentations from scratch or use templates provided in the software.
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Free with the Microsoft Office Suite
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| Panopto Video Platform |
Panopto is the university's video platform. It is fully integrated with Canvas and can be used to record content or store and share pre-recorded videos. You can record directly in your web browser using Panopto Capture or download software to your Mac or PC for additional recording and editing features. |
Free |
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Quizlet
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Quizlet allows you to engage your students with interactive study materials, activities, and games.
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Free
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| Zoom |
Zoom, a web-conferencing tool, can be used to create video tutorials by sharing your screen, record guest speakers, and pre-recorded lectures. To get started using Zoom, go to our Knowledge Base for more Zoom tutorials. |
Free |