Instructional Design Tutorials

COE Video Tutorials

Explore our college-produced video tutorials to learn the essential features of Canvas and other teaching tools. These short guides make it simple to begin and use the platforms effectively. For campus-wide resources, please visit the Center for Faculty Excellence and Teaching Innovation.  

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Teaching Tools

Fundamental features of Canvas LMS 

Communication

  1. Learn how to send messages to your students using the Canvas Inbox 
  2. Your course homepage is the first page students see. Learn to select a home page option or customize a layout that enhance student engagement and navigation

Course Material Organization 

  1. Organize your course materials in Modules by week, topic, unit, or another structure that fits your teaching approach. 

Exam and Grading

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Zoom (Mar, 2024 updated)

When hosting a Zoom session, you can:

- Share your screen, desktop, video, or interactive whiteboard to present content

- Create Breakout Rooms to facilitate small-group collaboration

- Use Polls to post questions and check out students' understanding on the specific topics

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Fundamental

  1. In-meeting teaching guide: It is designed for new Zoom users to facilitate Zoom meeting immediately. (8/2020 revision)
  2. Setup tips: security setting and in-meeting control 
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Advanced Strategies Optimized for Teaching

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  5. : How to use Poll to check student's understanding
  6. Whiteboard: How to use Zoom interactive whiteboard ()  
Media Device Tutorials

Screen recording software

Camtasia

Camtasia is a screen recording software that allows you to capture your computer screen and create lecture videos. These videos can serve as an alternative learn method to enhance student engagement and learning. The tutorials below will guide you to create a professional quality production. 

Get Started

  1. Explore the video tutorials and tips provided below
  2. Review the Camtasia Checklist [pdf]
  3. Accessibility Reminder: Please include closed captions in all recordings. 

Video Tutorials

Quick Tips for Recordings

  1. Plan and define your lecture topics before recording. 
  2. Prepare a narration script in advance.
  3. Keep videos short to maintain audience attention. 
  4. Use a headset for clearer audio quality and reduced background noise.
  5. Vary your speaking pace for clarity and engagement: appropriate speed which combined with fast, slow, and medium speed.
  6. Stay focused on your topics to keep students engaged.
  7. Must include closed captioning.
  8. Use table of contents while editing your recordings (as needed). 
Panopto 

Panopto provides a comprehensive suite of tools that enable educators and students to create, manage, share, and engage with video content seamlessly. With Panopto, you can easily record lectures, tutorials, and presentations, giving students the flexibility to review at their own pace. 

Log in with your 91ÁÔÆæ account to access the full features of Panopto.

Survey Tool

Qualtrics

Quickly collect feedback, conduct research, and collaborate with ease. Log in with your 91ÁÔÆæ account to get started. 

Quick Started Video: How to create Qualtrics Survey