Meet Your Librarian
Jennifer Ferguson
Contact:
Tisch Library
Tufts University
35 Professors Row
Medford, MA 02155
Tufts University
35 Professors Row
Medford, MA 02155
617-627-2669
Skype Contact: jennifer.ferguson621
Online & Blended Learning @Tufts
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Online and Blended LearningTTS provides expertise in the design, development, production, launch, and on-going support of online courses and programs at Tufts.
The Online and Blended Learning Team in Educational Technology Services (ETS) supports Deans, Program Directors, and Faculty who are considering offering an online or blended course or program.
Keep Teaching @Tufts
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Keep TeachingTufts supports a variety of tools that enable courses to continue when students are unable to attend class for an extended period of time or in the event that classes are canceled unexpectedly due to weather or other disruptive circumstances. TTS Educational Technology Services provides tips, guidance, and support in the event you need to move your classes online due to unforeseen circumstances.
How to Use This Guide
This guide includes a list of educational technologies available through Tufts and free online as well as tips for providing support to online students. Keep in mind that these are by no means the only tools available, but rather tools that the institution supports and/or Tufts librarians have used or are currently using.
Use this guide to explore content creation and online conferencing tools as you build digital learning objects for Research Guides, Canvas content, and other online locations as well as for suggestions for using these (and other) tools to support students going forward.
Tools Available through Tufts
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ZoomTufts has institutional access to Zoom, where you can: Start/Join meetings; Schedule meetings; Manage account and meeting settings; View and manage recordings.
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WebExUse WebEx for video conferencing, including: sharing your screen, video, and audio with participants. Includes the ability to record sessions.
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Jabber ChatOne-to-one and group instant messaging and video chat; Create chat rooms for your team or class; Leave messages for other people using offline chat; Share files instantly.
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Poll EverywhereSend a variety of question types directly to student devices during lectures and get real-time feedback and analysis.
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CaptureSpace LiteQuickly capture video from your computer screen, webcam, or both and upload to a Canvas course site.
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Echo360Personal Capture: Record and share a screencast on a personal computer, capturing the screen, webcam and microphone. Capture a live class or pre-record a lecture at home.
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WordPressCreate simple websites—ideal for blogs, portfolios, and projects. (Similar to: Drupal, Google Sites, Medium, Squarespace)
Tools Freely Available Online
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ActivePresenterActivePresenter includes all the tools needed to record screens, annotate, edit screencast videos, and create interactive eLearning content in HTML5.
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SkypeThe popular video calling application now includes the ability to schedule and host meetings for up to 50 people with no sign-ups or downloads needed.
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SoapboxUse this tool through Wistia to record your webcam and screen simultaneously for quick explainer and how-to videos to embed in courses, Research Guides, and email.
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TechSmith CaptureFree and easy-to-use screen capture software that allows you to annotate screens (great for screenshots) as well as to record your screen for quick video tutorials.
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GiphyGIFs are a great way to demonstrate task-based activities and can be embedded anywhere an image can be included. Use a free service like giphy or Photoshop to create them from existing images or videos.
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CanvaOpen source tool to help you create great graphics easily, including templates for infographics, storyboards, and more.
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LucidchartUse Lucidchart to create visual communication objects, including professional flowcharts, process maps, UML models, org charts, visualizations, and much more.