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Ways to Create a More Advanced Online Writing Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Add Multimedia:\u00a0<\/strong>So, you want to get beyond the basics of an online writing course that is solely text-based, and you\u2019re thinking about incorporating some multi-media elements, such as PowerPoints or videos.<\/p>\n

These are great ways to create a more interactive, engaged environment, but added technology comes with accessibility risks. Below are a few of the ways you can enhance your course with technology in a way that\u2019s available to as many students as possible.<\/p>\n

See: Multimedia<\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual Classroom or Real-Time Collaboration Space<\/h3>\n

Virtual classrooms like these often use tools such as <\/span>Adobe Captivate<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Adobe Connect<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Blackboard Collaborate<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>WebEx<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>Skype for Business<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The options available to you are likely limited by what your university offers either as part of an LMS bundle or as a separate tool. Your IT or eLearning department typically offers both online and face-to-face training opportunities, so take advantage of these opportunities. You can often learn quick tips and tricks from these trainings, even if you\u2019ve worked with the tool before.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also take advantage of university resources, like Lynda.com, a database of web tutorials if your university offers access.<\/span><\/p>\n

While creating a more advanced course may take more time and resources, the ability to better mimic the face-to-face classroom is beneficial to both you and your students as they create more opportunities for authentic classroom interaction and connectedness. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below are resources that can help create these real-time settings, as well as trainings and seminars that go more into depth with accessibility and Universal Design for Learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Classroom Software<\/b><\/h4>\n

The software options listed below are the most commonly found tools at colleges and universities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Authoring Tools (Creating your own content)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Adobe Captivate<\/b><\/h5>\n

Captivate<\/span><\/a> is an authoring tool specifically for e-learning that helps create interactive demonstrations, simulations, or quizzes through a variety of formats, including video, audio, and web-based delivery. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are many resources available to help with Captivate. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n