Tools for
Online Learning

Technology tools (social media, podcasting, mind-mapping, recording, web-conferencing, presentation tools) are paramount for online teaching and learning. The following is a list of tools with descriptions and a list of advantages and disadvantages for each tool. More than just provide you with an arsenal of technology tools for teaching and learning, the details included should help you assess and make informed decisions regarding the use of these tools in your instructional context. To view the list of technology tools for online teaching and learning, click here.

• Using Print Screen

• Video Capture using PowerPoint

• Using Snipping Tool

• Finding images online

• Adding text to graphics in MS Word

• Adding a caption to an image in MS Word

As we lean more to online teaching and learning during the current pandemic, there will be a greater demand/use of the university's technologies such as myeLearning/MOODLE. It is therefore important to be cognizant of the status/updates and parameters of your educational technologies, as it may impact your access to these platforms, and their integration/use in your courses. If you encounter any access issues with any of the technology tools/platforms below, please click on any of the following to view their status-reports (NOTE: this changes from time to time):

myeLearning Status

Blackboard Collaborate Status

Zoom Status

Turnitin Status