Instructional Technology

Canvas Studio allows you to record your screen and yourself through a webcam. Once you've created a recording you can easily add to anywhere in your Canvas course through the Rich Content Editor.

Find out more on the official Canvas Studio Guide.

Lost a Studio Video? View this guide for more information: How to Find a Lost Video

Zoom is a web-conferencing technology availalbe to all VCCS staff, faculty, and students. The following links are available as resources for Zoom:

• Zoom Cheat Sheet

• Sign in to Zoom using your mobile device

• Stopping Zoom Bombers

• Recording your lectures in Canvas

Below is a Zoom guide for all Germanna faculty.

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a third-party for remote proctoring.

Use the following links for more information regarding Respondus Lockdown Browser:

• Respondus Lockdown Webinars - Must register

• Respondus Lockdown and Canvas New Quizzes

• Respondus Lockdown and Monitor Quick Start Guide

• Respondus Lockdown and Monitor and Canvas

Camtasia is a video editing software available for use.

The following links provide resources for using Camtasia:

• Camtasia Tutorials

• Camtasia Hotkeys

Google Apps can be used throughout Canvas and for all VCCS staff, faculty, and students.

The following links can be used for resources to access Google and its associated applications:

Create Collaborations:

Google Docs collaboration

Google Drive collaboration

Link and Embed G Suite Apps

How do I view my Google Drive files in Canvas as an instructor?

How do I connect to Google Drive as a web service in Canvas as an instructor?

How do I create a hyperlink or embed a file from Google Drive into the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?

Create an assignment in Canvas using Google

How do I create a cloud assignment with a Google Drive file?

Adobe Spark, which allows both web and mobile users to create and share visual content – like posts for social media, graphics, web stories, and animated videos. The apps ( Adobe Spark Page, Adobe Spark Video, and Adobe Spark Post) can be accessed free online with an Adobe account or through an app on an Apple mobile device. Users should use Firefox web browser for best results.

The following links can be used to access more resources with Adobe Spark:

• Adobe Spark Guide for Educators and Students

• Adobe Spark Examples and Infographic