Powtoon
Powtoon is primarily a cloud-based software application that can be used to create animated presentations and explainer videos.
Mattermost
Mattermost is an online communication and collaboration platform that serves as an open-source, self-hostable alternative to platforms like Slack and Teams.
BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton is a virtual classroom software for synchronous discussions or lectures between students and instructors. Emphasis is placed on real-time communication. Sessions can easily be recorded and made available; however, uploading may take several hours or even days depending on the size of the recording. If you are looking for a screen/webcam recording and video platform that integrates into Moodle, refer to our Kaltura guide.
Kaltura
Kaltura is a media platform used for creating, storing, editing, and sharing primarily asynchronous multimedia content. You can think of it like YouTube – you can upload or record a new video and choose which course you would like to publish it in.
WordPress
WordPress is one of the world’s most popular and powerful open source content management systems. LT&I works with the TRU community to support the creation of WordPress websites, blogs, portfolios and apps. Visit trubox.ca for more information.
VideoScribe
VideoScribe is an animation software used to animate text, shapes, and images on a digital whiteboard, with additional options to add voice-overs or soundtracks. You can start from scratch with a blank whiteboard or utilize one of VideoScribe’s many video templates.
Moodle
Moodle is TRU’s Learning Management System (LMS) that is used to conduct online courses, as well as support face-to-face teaching. Moodle is open source and is built by the Moodle project, which is led and coordinated by Moodle HQ. Moodle is designed to be a user-friendly platform that allows you to create and deliver personalized learning environments for your students.
Spotlight at TRU
Coming Soon! This space will highlight some of the exciting work being done by TRU faculty and students in the ed-tech space. If you would like to be featured, please contact us at learningtech@tru.ca.