Digital Learning Resources
Content Development Tools
Microsoft Clipchamp (Free)
Microsoft Clipchamp is a user-friendly video editing platform designed for creating professional-quality videos without the need for advanced technical skills. If you want a powerful video recording and editing solution for free, look no further. Sign in with your USF credentials.
Camtasia (Fee-Based)
Camtasia is an industry leader in screen recording and presentation creation. Licenses are available for purchase through the USF computer store. Alternatively, you may book one of our faculty workspaces equipped with Camtasia and all the necessary equipment for creating presentations. Camtasia is relatively easy to learn but we do recommend enrolling in our fully online workshop, Camtasia Foundations.
Kaltura (Free)
Kaltura is a multi-functional media hosting solution allowing you to create, store, edit, and optimize your video content. With Kaltura you can enhance your presentations with embedded quizzes, chapters, auto-captioning, and track student engagement via robust analytics. Explore our Kaltura tutorial library to help you get started.
Microsoft Sway (Free)
Microsoft Sway is a digital storytelling tool that lets you create interactive reports, presentations, and newsletters with ease, combining text, images, and multimedia into a polished, web-based format. When signing in, use your USF credentials.
Audacity (Free)
Audacity is a program for recording and editing audio files. If you are not familiar with audio editing programs we recommend that you email us to schedule a training session.
Padlet (Free)
Padlet is a digital bulletin board where students can create and share digital content.
Canvas Commons
Canvas Commons provides shared content and templates to use within your Canvas Course.
Recording Tips & Best Practices
As we find useful tips to use when creating your content, you can access them here.
Recording In-Class Sessions
Use Teams to record and share your live classroom-based session.
Flip (Discontinued)
Flip, formally Flipgrid was acquired by Microsoft and discontinued on September 30, 2024. If you were previously using Flip please email us at facultysupport@usf.edu to discuss alternative options.