Learning Technologies
Big Blue Button
Last Updated: 28 May 2026What is BigBlueButton? BigBlueButton is an open source virtual classroom software for synchronous discussions or lectures between students and instructors. Emphasis is placed on real-time communication. Sessions can easily be recorded and made available; however, uploading may take several hours or even days depending on the size of the recording. If you are looking for…
WordPress
Last Updated: 28 May 2026What is WordPress? WordPress is one of the world’s most popular and powerful open source content management systems. LT&I works with the TRU community to support the creation of WordPress websites, blogs, portfolios and apps. Visit trubox.ca for more information. What Can You Use it For? Uses Teaching and learning: course sites, blogs, portfolios, and interactive learning…
Kaltura
Last Updated: 10 June 2026What is Kaltura? Kaltura is a media platform used for creating, storing, editing, and sharing primarily asynchronous multimedia content. You can think of it like YouTube – you can upload or record a new video and choose which course you would like to publish it in. There are four primary options when using Kaltura: What…
PressBooks
Last Updated: 28 May 2026What is Pressbooks? Pressbooks is an easy to use digital book production software used for self-publishing books in a number of formats. Pressbooks is an open-source platform based on WordPress. What Can You Use it For? Uses Benefits Tip! Interested in learning more about Open Education Resources (OERs)? Be sure to check out the TRU…
H5P
Last Updated: 10 June 2026What is H5P? H5P is a free, open-source content creator that allows you to easily create, share, and reuse interactive HTML5 content and applications. H5P activities can be created and embedded directly in Moodle or WordPress, making it easy to add rich, interactive learning content to your courses. What Can You Use it For? Uses…
Slido
Last Updated: 28 May 2026What is Slido? Slido is an audience engagement application that can help you create more interactive presentations, meetings, or class lectures through the use of live polling, quizzes, and surveys. Consider Slido as an alternative to other polling or quizzing tools, such as Kahoot or TopHat, due to it’s accessibility, privacy compliance, and support offered…