Enhancing Your Asynchronous Course with Multimedia

Enhancing your asynchronous course with multimedia and publisher resources can increase engagement and improve student understanding. It is important to note, that AI tools are available to help you create high quality multi-media to support student learning. If you are interested in obtaining access to a certain tool, please send an email with the tools name, your use case and your department chairs approval to the Director of Transformative Technology to begin the access process.

Publisher Resources

It might feel like the right direction to include only publisher resources, but student prefer your voice and your perspective, so it is important to be intentional. In the next page, we will discuss what is available through publishers. But before you decide which resources to include, here’s how to decide what to include and best practices for implementation.

Lecture Videos

Pre-recorded lectures using tools like HeyGen, Panopto, or Zoom offer flexibility and accessibility. Keep videos short (5–15 minutes per concept) to maintain attention and reduce cognitive load. For capturing high quality video, you have access to the recording studio in Cornell Hall 306.

Interactive Videos

Use tools like Panopto or Voicethread to embed quizzes, notes, and discussion prompts directly into videos. This keeps students actively engaged while checking their understanding in real time.

Podcasts & Audio Lectures

Audio-based content is a flexible supplement to readings or lectures and appeals to learners who prefer auditory formats. Consider offering short audio summaries or topic-focused recordings.

Infographics & Visual Aids

Visual tools like Canva or Piktochart can help make abstract or complex ideas more digestible. Use infographics to supplement readings or introduce new concepts.

Tip: Always provide transcripts and captions to make multimedia content accessible to all students.