Course Development Tools
Canvas provides a web conferencing tool called Big Blue Button which enables instructors and students to initiate an audio and video conference with other members of a Canvas course. This tool appears as the Conferences button on the Global Navigation menu on the left side of your Canvas course. |
Big Blue Button – User Guide |
![]() Concourse is NIC's syllabus management tool. Syllabi are automatically created for every NIC course. |
How to Use Concourse |
![]() Respondus is a Windows application that enables test builders to use Word, RTF and text files to create Canvas-formatted tests or question pools and to publish them directly to a Canvas site. Installation Key and Password: Please contact the Help Desk at 208-769-3280 for the Installation License Key and password. |
Respondus 4.0 Guides |
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![]() TechSmith Camtasia is a screen recording and video editing software that can be used to create instructional videos. Videos can be published to TechSmith Relay or YouTube. Camtasia is a full-feature video editing program that can record your presentations, your computer screen, and a webcam. You can add transitions, cut and edit video footage, and add callouts and title slides. Studio also has a built-in captioning feature that you can train for your voice and then edit the captions. Installation Key and Password |
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![]() Get photos and videos from your mobile device to your favorite TechSmith desktop products. Import an existing photo or video, or capture something new using the app’s built-in camera. Then, use the editing power in Camtasia to create custom, shareable videos. |
Get the App |
![]() A simple web-based video recorder that works from any device with a web browser. Upload videos to your online video library and track results in real-time with Relay's built-in analytics and in-video quizzing. |
TechSmith Relay Tutorials |
![]() Snagit helps you capture great looking screenshots and videos with just a few clicks. Easily customize your screen captures with effects, or show off what's important with Snagit’s markup tools. You can also create quick videos by recording your screen. Installation Key and Password Please contact the Help Desk at 208-769-3280 for the Installation License Key and password. |
TechSmith Snagit Tutorials |
![]() Turnitin improves the student writing cycle by preventing plagiarism and providing rich feedback to students. Turnitin drop boxes are available in Canvas. |