Online Teaching Resources

As we prepare for the upcoming semester online, we wanted to ensure that you have all the tools you need to effectively teach and administer your course online. We offer a range of specific tools to support your needs.

To help prepare instructors for remote teaching, Arts ISIT is offering course consultations, remote teaching templates downloadable through Canvas Commons, and a demo Canvas course that includes an example course schedule, sample assessments, and instructor resources, such as recommended strategies and helpful tips.

Learn more about the Arts Teaching Template

Lectures & Teaching

Live Video Streaming for Lectures

There are multiple tools available to support you with videos whether it be for live or pre-recorded lectures. Below is a table that compares each tool to help you find the one that makes sense for you.

Additionally, Arts ISIT offers course consultations and canvas templates to prepare instructors for remote teaching.

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Tool	Features	Recommended Use(s)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra* * Will be removed from the university on July 31, 2021	Share screen Upload slides Raised hands for participants Virtual whiteboard Live annotations Breakout groups Record session Integrated with Canvas	Live and pre-recorded lectures Office hours Student presentations
Zoom	Share screen Upload slides Virtual whiteboard Live annotations Breakout groups Record sessions Integrated with Outlook	Live lectures Office hours Student presentations Meetings
Canvas	Speed Grader Peer review Quizzes Surveys Discussions Respondus Lockdown Browser	Video quizzes Pre-recorded lectures and labs Pre-recorded student presentations
TopHat	Annotate slides Active learning and discussions Full-featured gradebook Web-analytics for class improvement	Take attendance Ask questions Create discussions Manage and annotate your PowerPoint slides

Video & Presentations

This section on video tools is more centred around pre-recording videos for presentations. While the tools in the previous section are more focussed on live-streaming videos primarily for lectures, meetings, and office hours.

If you are unsure about which video recording tool is right for you, we’ve compiled some ideas and strategies that can help guide you in the right direction.

View strategies for video in the classroom

If you need additional instructions for one of the below tools, we offer a series of workshops that cover each resource in more detail.

Tool	Features	Recommended Use(s)
Camtasia	Record your screen Record from webcam Advanced audio and video editing Standalone video creation software	Screen capture video and audio recording for lectures Insert quizzes or activities for meaningful student interaction
CLAS	Upload video files Import external videos Audio and video annotations Online video storage and streaming Customizable access	Video course materials Pre-recorded student presentations
Videoscribe	Create highly dynamic and interactive animation videos on a virtual whiteboard interface Edit and share animated videos	Pre-recorded videos, lectures, and learning materials
Snagit	Screen capture for images and videos Record audio over screencast Edit and annotate screen captures File sharing	Pre-recorded videos, lectures, and learning materials
Kaltura	Record your screen Record from webcam Upload video files Machine captioning and transcription Basic video editing Canvas video creation and storage Access for Canvas students only	Video quizzes Pre-recorded lectures and labs Pre-recorded student presentations

For a full comprehensive comparison of each tool, please view the following chart.

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Learning Activities & Assignments

Based on your course outline, you may need specific tools that help administer learning activities, discussions, presentations, and assignments.

If you need additional instructions for one of the below tools, we offer a series of workshops that cover each resource in more detail.

Submitting media files for online presentations

The following tools are highly recommended if you are looking to have your students record their own video presentations and upload them to a platform for you to review.

Tool	Features
Canvas Assignments	Students can submit their online presentations through the file upload
Canvas Media Gallery/ Kaltura	Students can upload their media files to the Media Gallery for other students to view
CLAS	Create assignment drop boxes for students to submit their media content

Classroom discussions

The following tools are recommended if you are looking to facilitate communication and collaboration with your students.

Tool	Features
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra* * Will be removed from the university on July 31, 2021	Create student group sessions or breakout rooms during an online lecture for peer-to-peer discussions Fileshare feature allows sharing for collaborative documents
Mattermost	Online chat-based application allowing for real-time or asynchronous communication and collaboration Customizable chatroom sizes for small or large-scale discussions
Piazza	Discussion space designed around a question and answer format, where student ask questions about class materials and respond to each other
Canvas Discussions	A customizable forum that makes communication and conversation engaging
Wikis for Teaching	Create multiple, collaborative spaces for groups to publish material online Anyone can edit, revise, or add to content developed by others Discussion space for questions and comments Revision history available
UBC Blogs	Individuals or groups can easily post and manage content online Encourages peer interactions, collaborations, and discussions
CLAS	Control participation and content visibility by creating groups Facilitate peer to peer learning, collaborative activities, and peer assessment

For a full comprehensive comparison of each tool, please view the following chart.

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Other recommended tools

Tool	Features
Turnitin	Platform for students to submit writing assignments Discourages plagiarism, ensuring originality, and proper citations Internal tools allow for efficient grading and feedback
ePortfolios	Platform for students to curate a collection of academic work Accepts students work in multiple media formats (i.e. writing, images, video, etc.)
Beyond The Text	Facilitate disciplinary learning experiences of your course into multimodal formats to help promote digital literacy and production Supports multiple formats including video, podcasts, images, animations, etc.

For a full comprehensive comparison of each tool, please view the following chart.

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Exams & Assessments

The following tools are recommended for assessing students learning through assignments, quizzes, and exams.

If you are unsure about what tool would best suit your needs, please review our guidelines and online alternatives for traditional assessments first.

View guidelines

For approaches to addressing academic integrity in the syllabus, see this document developed by Dr. Catherine Rawn (Professor of Teaching, Department of Psychology) as part of her role as Provost Office Fellow in Online Learning, UBC.

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If you need additional instructions for one of the below tools, we offer a series of workshops that cover each resource in more detail.

Quizzes

Tool	Features
Canvas Quizzes	Create different types of quizzes: graded and ungraded Caters to multiple questions types Can be timed and set to allow multiple attempts Automated feedback and grading available

Proctoring Exams

If you are looking to proctor exams, quizzes, or assignments, please review the tools below to find one that suits your needs.

Tool	Features
Proctorio	Allows you to create test environments specific to your assessment needs with full control over recording, lockdown, and authentication options Prevent and block external computer functions (e.g. printing, copy/paste, open/close, etc.) Review suspicious behaviour through dashboard-style reporting system
Respondus LockDown Browser	Custom browser that prevents access to other websites or applications including messaging and screen-sharing Other computer functions are disabled while using LockDown Browser Exam or quiz on LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with any other browser such as Firefox, Chrome, or Safari Whitelist features deny access to any external tool on that list
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra* * Will be removed from the university on July 31, 2021	Can be used for live invigilation *Please note that the recording of live student exams is prohibited. Please review the guide carefully for full details.
Zoom	Can be used for live invigilation *Please note that the recording of live student exams is prohibited. Please review the guide carefully for full details.

For a full comprehensive comparison of each tool, please view the following chart.

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Grading & Marking

The following tools are available to help grade and mark online assignments, quizzes, and materials more efficiently and effectively.

Tool	Features
Speed Grader	Integrated into Canvas and can be automated with Canvas Gradebook View student submissions in almost any file format Feedback can be provided through text, audio, video, or speech-to-text
Crowdmark	Digital grading and provide feedback directly on assignment Two types of assessments: Administered and Assigned Administered assignments are downloaded and printed by instructor Assigned assignments are downloaded and printed by student Invite markers to efficiently manage grading workload
Gradescope	An online collaborative grading platform for Instructors and TAs Create and edit shared rubrics Automate digital assessment and assignment return to students
Rubrics	Provide guidelines and expectations for assignments and/or assessments and how they’ll be graded Canvas integration available

For a full comprehensive comparison of each tool, please view the following chart.

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Peer Evaluation & Review

The following tools are recommended for peer evaluation and reviews.

If you are unsure about a specific tool or need some ideas on how to use peer assessment tools, we’ve compiled some ideas and strategies that can help guide you in the right direction.

View strategies for peer assessments

If you need additional instructions for one of the below tools, we offer a series of workshops that cover each resource in more detail.

Tool	Features
Canvas Peer Review	Integrated with Canvas Reviews are assigned automatically or manually Instructors can create Rubrics for peer review assignments on Canvas Reviewers can only view their own comments
Peer Scholar	Set up multiple peer-graded assignments Can support multiple types of assignments (i.e. short answers, essays, multimedia, etc.) Allows students to review and reflect before submission
iPeer	Create and manage peer evaluations for group projects, activities, and assignments in any format Three types of evaluation formats for different learning activities
ComPAIR	Propose questions for students to be compared side-by-side with their peers Compiles list of student reviews on each proposed question

For a full comprehensive comparison of each tool, please view the following chart.

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UBC Keep Teaching

Arts Remote Teaching Template

Lectures & Teaching

Live Video Streaming for Lectures

Video & Presentations

Learning Activities & Assignments

Submitting media files for online presentations

Classroom discussions

Other recommended tools

Exams & Assessments

Quizzes

Proctoring Exams

Grading & Marking

Peer Evaluation & Review

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