The IDT Toolbox

Webinars

Sign up for one of our many training sessions for Canvas, as well as related tools like VidGrid, VoiceThread, Google Docs and more.

Multimedia

Multimedia Resources

The Instructional Design and Technology team offers an array of tools to increase engagement and collaboration in the face-to-face, blended, and online classroom.

• VidGrid: If you have a YCP email account, you have access to our video recorder! VidGrid makes it easy to record, share, edit, and manage videos in the cloud within one app. Log into the YCP portal and click on the VidGrid icon.
• Swivl: A great tool for faculty! A Swivl camera rotates to follow the teacher and record video and audio. There are two units available for one-week loans at the help desk
• One Button Studio: Located in the Schmidt Library, the One Button Studio is a simplified video recording setup that can be used without any previous video production experience. The design of the studio allows you to create high-quality and polished video projects without having to know anything about lights and cameras.

Online and Blended Learning

Online and Blended Learning

• 7 Things You Should Know About...  - “Use these quick reads to get essential information on emerging technologies and practices, including potential implications and opportunities.”
• Chickering, A. W., & Gamson, Z. F. (1987). Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education. Washington DC: Washington Center News.
• BE VOCAL: Characteristics of Successful Online Instructors
• 10 Principles of Effective Online Teaching: Best Practices in Distance Education (Moodle login required)
• DISCIPLINED INQUIRY AND THE STUDY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

Usability

Usability Resources

• Research-Based Web Design and Usability Guidelines
  • These guidelines are research-based and are intended to provide best practices over a broad range of web design and digital communications issues.
• Introduction to Screen Readers: A short demonstration of how screen readers assist people with low vision navigate the web.