Universal Design for Learning
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Video Tools
For a full list of tools with notes on evaluation, see the Tool Resource List. *Denotes some level of interactivity is available (embedded quizzing, discussions, polling, etc.). Screencast (Screen Capture) iSpring*Screencast-o-maticCamtasiaZoomSnagitAdobe PresenterKalturaLoomPanopto*Echo360*Flipgrid*Edpuzzle*GoReact*Microsoft PowerPoint Screencast (Lecture Capture) Panopto*Echo360* Animations PowtoonVyondToonlyBiteable Video Tips How Long Should Instructional Videos Be?
Social Tools
For a full list of tools with notes on evaluation, see the Tool Resource List. The following tools allow instructors and students to connect via the web in a social environment. Web Conferencing ZoomWebExGoogle Hangouts Interactive Video PanoptoEcho360Flipgrid (free for educators)EdPuzzle (free for educators)GoReactVialoguesVideoAntNearPod Polling Kahoot!MentimeterPoll EverywhereSocrative
Scenarios
For a full list of tools with notes on evaluation, see the Tool Resource List. The following tools are useful in building interactive scenarios for self-paced learning: Articulate StorylineH5PiSpringTwine (free) It is also possible to build scenarios in Microsoft PowerPoint, although the navigation functionality is less than ideal for users.
Games and Skill-Builders
For a full list of tools with notes on evaluation, see the Tool Resource List. Articulate StorylineH5PiSpringWordMintEduCandy
Case Studies
For a full list of tools with notes on evaluation, see the Tool Resource List. Interactive (Click Through) Articulate StorylineiSpringTwine (Free)H5PMicrosoft PowerPoint Infographics Adobe SparkCanvaVenngage
Assessments and Polling
For a full list of tools with notes on evaluation, see the Tool Resource List. Tools for assessments (some with additional polling functionality): Articulate StorylineH5PiSpringSocrativeNearPodQuillionzRespondus Polling only: Kahoot!MentimeterPoll Everywhere
Tool Evaluation
A detailed checklist for evaluating instructional tools is available here. Minimum Requirements Licensing: Does the company offer a license that allows for commercial use? Commercial and/or CC BY licenses generally work best. Tools with a share-alike license are eligible for use but content created must be available for free public access.Ownership: Who owns the content…
Books
Here are a few books that helped me better understand user behavior to support instructional design.
Literacies
Cultural Digital Emotional Financial Health Information Data for Analytical Activities: GapminderData for Analytical Activities: NetLogo Mathematical Reading/Writing YouTube Channel: Learn English with James (audience is ESL, but a useful resource for grammar and writing)
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