What Tool Should I Use
What Tool Should I Use?
There are many tools out there to help you deliver your lecture online, but finding the best tool for your situation can be a challenge. Tech in Ed has created a guide to help you find the best option for your needs.
*If you have a set of special circumstances that aren’t covered in this guide, please email techined@ualberta.ca to set up a consultation. We’ll be happy to chat with you to find a solution that will suit your needs.
If you’re looking to create a virtual classroom, try Zoom.
Zoom is a tool that is new to the University, but it is already integrated right into eClass. It’s easy to use, allows for screen sharing, and has interactive features built-in.
Here are a few guides to help you get started:
If you’re looking to collaborate on a group project, try Google Meet.
Google meet would be a great option for staff and students alike as it’s built right into your Ualberta account. In response to the increased need for video conferencing, UAlberta members have access to premium features until September 30, 2020. Google meet is an easy to use solution that supports screen sharing and you can record your session and upload it right to Google Drive.
Here are a few guides to help you get started:
If you’re looking to have a class discussion, try breakout rooms in Zoom or discussion forums in eClass.
Breakout Rooms
Breakout Rooms allow you to split your Zoom meeting into up to 50 separate sessions. The meeting host can choose to split the participants of the meeting into these separate sessions automatically or manually and can switch between sessions at any time
Here’s some information to help get you started:
Forums
Forums are a useful way to facilitate classroom discussion in an online discussion room format. They can be set up in a number of ways for different situations such as small group discussion, 1-to-1 conversation between instructor and student, question and answer forum, and many more.
Here are a few guides to help you get started:
If you’re looking to meet with a small group of colleagues, try Google Meet.
Google meet would be a great option for staff and students alike as it’s built right into your Ualberta account. In response to the increased need for video conferencing, UAlberta members have access to premium features until Sept 30, 2020. Google meet is an easy to use solution that supports screen sharing and you can record your session and upload it right to Google Drive.
Here are a few guides to help you get started:
If you’re looking to create some short videos for your class rather than live stream, try Screencast-O-Matic.
Screencast-O-Matic is a free and easy-to-use tool for screen capturing and recording screencasts. You can distribute your recording as a downloadable movie file or make it available online through a Screencast-o-Matic or YouTube account.
This service can be a marvelous way to capture and make readily accessible short “lecture” content, visual information, step-by-step procedural instructions, or homework feedback. Screencasting is also handy if you are looking for a way to invite your students to make class presentations.
There are a few guides to help you get started:
If you’re looking to capture a presentation or lecture, try adding audio to your PowerPoint Presentation.
Slides tend to play a supporting role in a presentation. People want to hear what you have to say, so luckily it’s easy to add your speech right into your slides.
If you’re using PowerPoint:
If you’re looking to record a Video, Screen Recording, or both, try Zoom.
Yes, Zoom is used for Video Conferencing, but it is great at recording as well. You can schedule a meeting and have that meeting with yourself. Record to the Cloud, which will go to your eClass. You can also record directly to your hard drive. More information in the link below.
If you’re looking to record audio, video, or your screen on a Mac, try Quicktime.
With Quicktime, you can only do one thing at a time (Record Audio, or Video, or your Screen). However, if you want video and your screen to be recorded, Zoom might be your better option. At this point in time, we would then recommend uploading that media to Google Drive, then sharing the media link
If you’re looking to record a Video or Screen Recording for your class, try Zoom.
Yes, Zoom is used for Video Conferencing, but it is great at recording as well. You can schedule a meeting and have that meeting with yourself. Record to the Cloud, which will go to your eClass. You can also record directly to your hard drive.
This video show you how to first of all create a sandbox (non-credit personal eClass for you to work with). It also shows you how to create your own sessions.