International Students Library Guide

Digital Projects

We support different types of student digital projects, including podcast, video production, webpage development.

Students also have access to 3D printing, VR and other resources for assignment and creative projects.

We invite faculty to refer to digital storytelling for incorporating digital projects into assignments. Learn more about Maker Competencies and curriculum integration.

We encourage students to observe the Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for content creation.

Here are some digital projects we routinely assist faculty and students with. We are open to ideas to expand our resources and service to support active learning and student engagement.

Podcasting and Audio Editing

Getting Started:

• Start with the NPR guide - "Starting Your Podcast: A Guide for Students"
• University of Delaware's Tips for Podcasting

Equipment & Editing Software:

• Borrow production equipment at the library.
• To use the makerspace recording studio, please contact Dori Broomell.
• Audio editing app: Audacity (free download; learn how to use it)

Video Production & Storytelling

Video content has become almost ubiquitous. If you need to use video to tell a great story, we can offer you support for every step of the process.
 

Start with University of Toronto's guide "Eight Steps to Great Digital Storytelling"

Equipment:

• Borrow camera, devices and microphones at the library.
• To use the makerspace recording studio, please contact Dori Broomell.

Video Editing:

• iMovie (which comes standard on Mac), and Photos for Windows (which comes standard on PC).
• OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open source
• Adobe Premiere, installed on the Makerspace computers, available during operation hours

360 Degree Videos & Virtual Tour

We now support students to create panorama videos and create 360-degree virtual tours. Please talk to us for details.

• Borrow production equipment at the library.
• Talk to us about making 360-degree videos and virtual tours.

Other Digital Storytelling Tools

Knight Lab at Northwestern University offers innovative and user friendly tools for storytelling. The tools are open-source and web-based (no download needed). Click below for details and user guides.

• Juxtapose: Easy-to-make frame comparisons
• Scene: Easy-to-make VR stories
• Soundcite: Seamless inline audio
• Storyline: Tell the story behind the numbers
• Storymap: Maps that tell stories
• Timeline: Easy-to-make, beautiful timelines

Website & ePortfolio Development

• ePortfolios Explained: Theory & Practice (University of Waterloo Center for Teaching Excellence)
• We support Google Sites for portfolio development; refer to the Quick Guide.
• Here is a class project website collaboratively created by RMC students using Google Sites; use your RMC sign-in.

Screenshot of the HONR 126 Website Homepage

Learn more about Maker competencies and ideas for curriculum integration.

Contact:

Dori Broomell, Library Technologist & Makerspace Manager

Lily Zhang, Head of Instructional Design & Technology