This guide provides instructors with an overview of some technologies available for digital-based student assignments. The technologies are categorized below as Blogs/Websites, Audio/Podcasts, and Video. If you have any questions, please contact an instructional designer.
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Blogs/Websites
Blogs or websites can be used for written reflections and incorporate other mediums such as audio or video. The website builders listed below allow for easy creation and no coding required.
Wix and WordPress
Wix and WordPress are website builders that offer a free version and are easy to learn. Students can simply create an account and start building. These websites will be publicly visible.
Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Sway can be used to create online presentations in your browser. These presentations can then be shared via a link. Sway is included in your UH Microsoft 365 account.
Learn more about Microsoft Sway
Audio (Podcasts)
Here are tools for recording and editing audio. Students should plan their recording and have a script or outline ready.
Canvas Studio
While Canvas Studio is for video it can be used for audio content. Students can record or upload audio in Canvas directly to assignments. Canvas studio includes automated captions.
How to Record with Canvas Studio
Audacity
Audacity is a free software for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It allows recording and editing. After recording and editing in Audacity, you can export a .mp3 or.wav file that can be shared.
Spotify for Podcasters
Spotify for Podcasters is a podcasting app for your Web Browser, Android, or iOS. You can record, edit, and distribute podcasts publicly for free.
Learn more about Spotify for Podcasters
Video
Here are tools for recording and editing videos. Students should plan their recording and have a script or outline ready.
Canvas Studio
Students can record video directly in Canvas. Canvas studio includes automated captions.
How to Record with Canvas Studio
Microsoft Stream
Microsoft Stream allows web cam, microphone, and screen recording from your internet browser. The videos are hosted in Stream and can be shared within UH (UH login required to view.) Videos recorded elsewhere can also be uploaded and hosted in Stream. Microsoft Stream is available in your UH Microsoft 365 account. Microsoft Stream can generate captions for your video.
Learn more about Microsoft Stream
Zoom or Microsoft Teams Meeting Recording
Set up a Zoom or Team meeting and use the record function to record webcam video, audio, and screen share. With Zoom the video will be saved as an .mp4 file that can be shared. With Teams the video will be in Microsoft Stream and can be shared.
Learn more about Zoom recording
Learn more about Teams recording
Video Editing
Video editing software allows you to combine multiple video recordings into one, trim out unwanted scenes, add music or voice over, and more. Windows users can download Clipchamp and MacOS users can use “iMovie.” You can also use Canvas Studio to edit videos.
Learn more about Microsoft Clipchamp
How to Edit a Video with Canvas Studio
Video/Audio File Sharing
Video and Audio file sizes are often very large and can’t be emailed. It is also not recommended to upload video or audio files into Canvas. You can use Canvas Studio or OneDrive to host video or audio files. Canvas Studio media can be added to Canvas assignments. OneDrive files can be shared via a link.
How do I submit Canvas Studio media as a File Upload assignment