Instructional software licensing:

- Adobe Creative Suite: a software suite of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications developed by Adobe Systems. Each edition consisted of several Adobe applications, e.g., Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, InDesign, and Illustrator that are the industry standard applications for many graphic design positions. This is a great tool for creating appealing content for your students. Plus you can use the Adobe Pro to convert documents into formats your students can explore and ensure they are accessible. We have access to the creative cloud for all faculty and staff, these steps will help you download and access your account.
- TechSmith (Camtasia, Snagit): All Cuesta employees now have access to two TechSmith products that provide efficient and effective image and video creation/editing opportunities. Employees will have the opportunity to download Camtasia and Snagit on up to two devices per user. One at home, and one at work, or two at either home or work.
  - To request the applications on a Cuesta device please send an email to ITsupport@cuesta.edu to generate a work order request and an IT staff member will contact you to install the application.
  - To install the application(s) on a home device, please send an email to defaculty_support@cuesta.edu to get access to the download and installation instructions.
- Kaltura Media Space: All employee have access to an online media storage space. You can upload your media or record directly with in the site. The service is integrated with Canvas, you create or upload other videos you can embed them into your rich content editor (pages, discussions, assignments, quizzes) in your courses. It also contains functions such as quizzing, and built in automatic captions and a caption editor for ADA compliance. Students can access video content directly through our Canvas LMS with no additional log-in. Analytics and quiz scores are reported automatically to the gradebook. Activate your account by adding MyMedia to your course Navigation and click to authenticate your account. There is also a public viewing option where you can share videos and organize media into Chanels for users outside of Canvas. Go to https://cuesta.mediaspace.kaltura.com/ and use your Cuesta Login Credentials to authenticate your account.
- Playposit: Add quiz interactivity to any video to increase student engagement. Watch this January 2022 about how to Create Interactive Video with PlayPosit.

- Microsoft Office: Cuesta College's contract with Microsoft allows each employee to download the complete version of Office 2016 for free, installing it on up to five (5) personal devices (i.e. computers, tablets, etc.). Here are instructions on how to download the software.
- Google Suite: G Suite is a collection of business, productivity, collaboration, and education software developed and powered by Google. The primary G Suite tools include Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Google+, Sites, Hangouts, and Keep. Access Google Suite by logging into Google using cuesta user name followed by @my.cuesta.edu; for example firstname_lastname@my.cuesta.edu.
- Honorlock A remote proctoring service software that works within your web browser to monitor online test takers for suspicious behaviors. Note this service is browser specific and requires a Google Extension. View the resources for Proctoring to get started.
- Respondus 4.0: A powerful tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment, or moved from one LMS to another. Respondus supports up to 15 question types, including calculated and algorithmic formats, Import questions from MS Word (including embedded images), rich-text, QTI, and tab/comma delimited formats, Plus access to thousands of Respondus-compatible publisher test banks – FREE to instructors who adopt a participating textbook. You may download and install directly on your personal computers for use at home, contact Cynthia Wilshusen for licensing Information. You may also request to have it installed on your campus computer (laptop or office) by placing an IT ticket.
- VoiceThread: is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam). VoiceThread uses single sign on with our Canvas integration so you and your students do not need to create an account, you are enrolled automatically. It uses Gradebook Integration where you can ask students to participate in the activity and earn points, and it includes features such as quizzing and commenting (privately or public). You can create a presentation or lecture for students and ask (and verify) they view the material you created. Ideas on how you might use VoiceThread in your class and build student engagement by delivering a lecture or presentation where you can solicit feedback, improve your social presence in an online environment, create rich and engaging opportunities for conversations.
- Kahoot: is a game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun to 1+ billion players every year at school, at work, and at home. Cuesta College has a School Site License available. Please contact IT at (rt@it.tracker.cuesta.edu) or de_support@cuesta.edu to request an account.
- Blackboard Ally: Ally is a revolutionary product that integrates seamlessly into the learning management system and focuses on making digital course content more accessible. It helps to build a more inclusive learning environment and improve the student experience by helping them take clear control of course content with usability, accessibility and quality in mind. The tool quickly allows instructors to identify any accessible issues with PDF's and Images, and improves the overall student experience with alternative formats that provide students with the choice and added flexibility that comes with a more personalized approach. To request the tool be turned on in your course, please email de_support@cuesta.edu.
- Design Tools and Multi Tool by CidiLabs: Create content that is appealing with color, buttons, navigation, wrapping, and enhanced formatting with Design Tools. To learn more email cwilshus@cuesta.edu for more information and attend your first training and gain access.

Instructional Technology Lab / Available for Checkout:

- Twelve laptops (PC and Mac) with headsets that have the campus license of Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office installed and available for your use in Open Lab, by appointment, or check out.
- Instructional Video Recording: Utilize a green screen or white board to record instructional videos with a High Definition camera, lapel microphone, and light system. This equipment is available to use in Open Lab, by appointment, or you can request a check out to use in your office.
- Microsoft Surface Book: A touchscreen Windows personal computer with interactive whiteboards, webcam, detachable keyboard and stylus. This tool is great for creating instructional demonstration videos for your students. The Surface has the campus license of Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office installed. You may check out the surface for use for a short period of time.
- iPad with Apple Pencil: Touch Screen tablet with Canvas app, Office Suite, VoiceThread, Adobe Cloud, Techsmith Capture. Built in microphone and camera and Apple pencil available for writing and drawing. Available for use in Open lab, by appointment or checkout.

To request a check out the resources available or to make an appointment to use the recording studio or software in Open Lab please contact Cynthia Wilshusen for more information.

Do you have other instructional technologies you would like tell us about? We invite you to use the Instructional Technologies Request Form. Please share so we can help you develop amazing resources and content for your students!!