The pages below contain links to resources that can be used to find content for outside-of-class components. These same links can also be found on Diigo, where you are encouraged to contribute your own findings.
- When selecting such content use the copyright guidelines or consult your reference librarian.
- To caption media and host on RIT's streaming video server, contact ol-media@rit.edu, or complete their media request form.
Catagories
Search Tips
MOOC Aggregators
Google- Advance Search Tips
- Search by file type
- Search for specific types of files, such as PDFs, PPTs, or XLS, by adding filetype: and the 3-letter file abbreviation.
- Use the related: operator to find pages that have similar content
- Get results that include synonyms by placing the ~ sign immediately in front of your search term.
- Precede your query with site: if you know you want your answer from within a specific site. For example: site:edu or site:nytimes.com
- Advanced Video Search
Cloud Based Software Content
Many online software companies allow users to host content, you can search these public/private directories and galleries.
Note: Permission from creator may be required
- Prezi Library
- Screencastomatic Library
- Google search for-- site:screencast.com your keyword
- http://www.mindomo.com/mind-maps
- Google search for-- site:pictochart.com your keyword