Resources
Note regarding this list and COVID-19: The tools provided on this list of resources assume that you are working on digital products from home, and therefore, the linked resources are free to use. However, the Digital Studio can provide access to and tutoring for other software, including PhotoShop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and many more!
Infographics
The resources below will help you get a stronger sense of what an infographic is and what it does:
- Infographic tutorial from the Digital Studio
- More infographic design tips
- Excellent set of infographic resources
- BusinessPundit’s Guide to Infographics
- Thanks to Hailey from the Lyndhurst Digital Art Camp for recommending this resource!
Tools for Creating Infographics
- Canva
- See this tutorial about how to use Canva from the Digital Studio!
- PowerPoint
- This tutorial from PowerPoint school provides great basic information
- Infogram
Podcasts
A podcast is an audio program made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet. Podcasts contain audio content, recorded either in very structured settings or extemporaneously, and may contain video content as well.
- Digital Studio Presentation: Podcasting Basics
- One-sheet guide to Podcasts
Tools for Creating Podcasts
Research Posters
Research posters are often used to communicate and present the summarized results of one’s research to the academic community and broader audience. Therefore, posters should be designed to communicate results concisely, visually, and attractively, especially to generate discussion and feedback from others. In addition, Infographics are often utilized with research posters for graphic visual representation of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. An effective poster can make a strong impact, so it’s worth developing poster planning skills. Here are some tips in designing effective research posters.
Tools for Creating Research Posters
- PowerPoint
- See templates in Word’s online template repository
- Use the Digital Studio’s template
- Canva
- See this tutorial about how to use Canva from the Digital Studio!
Screencasts
Screencasting involves video-recording your computer or device screen while you talk and interact with the screen. Probably the most famous example of screencasts is Khan Academy.
Tools for creating Screencasts
- Screencast-O-Matic
- Voicethread
- Canvas Studio
- See this tutorial from the Digital Studio about how to use Canvas Studio!
- Zoom
- See this tutorial from the Digital Studio about how to use Zoom.
Slideshow Presentations
Slideshow presentations are visual tools used to support a verbal presentation. According to Alley and Neeley (2005) a well-structured presentation is based on three assumptions: visual aids are needed for parts of a verbal presentation, the purpose of each slide is to enhance the audience’s understanding (slides are not the speaker’s notes), and slides are not handouts. You can also use live teleconferencing, like Zoom, to present (see this tutorial from the Digital Studio for Zoom basics!).
- Assertion-Evidence Structure
- Speaking about Presenting
- Six Minutes: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Tools for Creating Slideshow Presentations
- Google Slides
- PowerPoint
- Canva
- See this tutorial about how to use Canva from the Digital Studio!
Videos
Videos can provide a unique method of engaging an audience and presenting information. It’s important to note that there are several steps in recording videos: 1) storyboard/outline; 2) write a script; 3) shoot/collect footage, images, and music; 4) draft the video; 5) edit the video, add transitions; and 6) compile and export.