Week 8: Toolkit - Explore

Before the Workshop

This week is all about exploring tools outside Canvas. We will begin by showing you a presentation tool examples that SU faculty have used. We will also show a few interactive tools and discussion forum tools for your consideration. We will then jump to the CDLI Gadget Finder so you can explore all the tools we have vetted for SU faculty.

Have you found tools in this module that would work for delivering your content? Or maybe your students could use one of the tools for an online presentation or another kind of assignment? Try to settle on two that you would like to try, and cast your vote. During the workshop, we will form small groups where we try out the top four vote-getters.

During the Workshop

We will form groups of 3-4 based on interest in the chosen tools. As a group, you will build a simple activity or piece of media. When you're done, link to or embed your activity/media on the During the Workshop: Link or Embed your Tool page. Each group will have the opportunity to show their creations. Don't be concerned with perfection - this is all about testing the waters and learning about useful (and free) tools on the web.

After the Workshop

Next week is the Toolkit - Create module. It's your chance to get a head start by already developing something in the tool you have chosen, gathering images, making an informal storyboard, etc. If you get stuck, don't worry. This will be a working session where will try to answer any questions that come up.