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E-Learning Instructor Tools

Tools for subject and instruction librarians teaching one-shot instruction sessions, workshops, etc. Tools can be used to create, store, and share instruction materials as well as to further communicate with students and faculty.

Web Design 

 

Google Sites

• Free web design tool.

Suggested Use: An easy-to-use tool for quickly creating a website associated with your Google account.

Tip: Free web posting, and connected to your Google account.

Product link: www.sites.google.com/

Wix

• Free web design tool that uses a drag and drop feature to help you create a variety of webpages.

Suggested Use: An easy-to-use tool for quickly creating a website.

Tip: Free web posting, optional fee-based upgrades for a more personalized domain and additional content.

Product link: www.wix.com/

weebly

• Web design tool that uses a drag and drop feature to help you create personal webpages, blogs, and online stores.

Suggested Use: An easy-to-use tool for creating personal webpages or for creating a classroom webpage. Great for quickly building a site.

Tip: HTML coding is supported, but does not have to be used to create a webpage. Weebly provides free web hosting, and webpages can be edited and viewed from desktops, phones, or tablets. Free version and optional fee-based upgrade available.

Product link: www.weebly.com/

 Adobe Dreamweaver

• Web tool that assists in the design, development, and publishing of projects. Offers both "WYSIWYG" editing and code editing modes.

Suggested Use: Can be used to create a personal webpage or to establish a web presence as an instructor.

Tip: Available free for students through DoIT's software anywhere via Adobe Creative Cloud. Part of the Adobe Suites, available through the DoIT Software Center. DoIT offers Dreamweaver training too.

Product link: www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html

 Adobe Muse

• Web design tool meant for creating simple and sleek graphics-based websites without any need for the user to code.

Suggested Use: Can be used to create a personal webpage or to establish a web presence as an instructor.

Tip: Available free for students through DoIT's software anywhere via Adobe Creative Cloud. Part of the Adobe Suites, available through the DoIT Software Center. Adobe offers free tutorials to learn how to use Muse.

Product link: www.adobe.com/wam/muse.html

 

 

Social Media 

 

Facebook

• Popular social media platform for companies, individuals, and groups to connect.

iOS • Android • Windows

 

Instagram

• Mobile social media platform owned by Facebook, for sharing photos and videos.

Tip: Encourage students to create a business/school account.

iOS • Android • Windows

Pinterest

• Add ideas from across the web on a variety of virtual boards to keep all your ideas in one place.

Tip: This can be used as an alternative to concept maps.

iOS • Android • Windows

Snapchat

• Mobile social media platform that allows sending temporary pictures and videos.

Tip: This can be used for advertising in-time events.

iOS • Android

Twitter

• Social media platform that allows sharing of a variety of materials including articles, videos, music, and more.

Tip: This platform can help keep teachers and students up to date in their chosen career path. Encourage students to make a school/business account.

iOS • Android • Windows