This guide is a resource for library staff with instructional responsibilities to learn more about pedagogy, resources and tools.
Tools and Technology
Tools for online teaching and learning
Using Zoom
Zoom is an online meeting tool that works for both synchronous meetings and recording screen captures for asynchronous learning.
- Zoom: Teach, Meet and Learn with ZoomThis guide from OIT is for anyone who wants to use Zoom for basic teaching, meeting, and learning tasks.
- Using Zoom to conduct online class sessionsFrom UMN's OIT, this page has tips and tricks (including a sample agenda) for conducting a synchronous class.
- Learning more about ZoomThis video playlist created by Academic Technology Support Services, contains tips and tricks for some of the more advanced, but really helpful features in Zoom. (You may even see a University Libraries' staff member make a cameo!)
- How to use ZoomYoutube playlist from ATSS with many tutorials on how to best use Zoom
Using Canvas
- Canvas OverviewCanvas is an online platform used by faculty and staff to provide learning materials and activities that may supplement a face-to-face or blended course, or deliver a fully online experience. Additional learning tools can be added on to Canvas to extend the core functionality and features of the system.
- Getting started with Canvas for instructorsWhile aimed at course instructors, this website gives good information on how to get a Canvas development site.
Using LibGuides
LibGuides are a great tool to use for asynchronous teaching, or to support your synchronous teaching.
- LibGuides Basics - created by the LibGuides Leads
Creating Screencasts
Screencasts are a great tool for recording demonstrations of databases or showing how to do something. Screencasts can be formal or informal, but should follow best practices for student learning and accessibility.
- Using Screencast-o-matic to create screencastsScreencast-o-matic makes creating screencasts and screenshots relatively easy.
Creating Videos
ATSS (Academic Technology Support Services) developed this video with some great tips and tricks for recording videos on your smart phone.
- Kaltura MediaSpaceKaltura is a media management platform for teaching, learning, and outreach purposes. This cloud-based system automatically optimizes video files for viewing on any device, includes strong accessibility functioning, powerful search features, and deep analytics about who is watching videos and for how long.
Last Updated: Nov 2, 2023 1:24 PM
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