Instructional Support

Tools Comparison Table v2

This page lists instructional tools for faculty in D2L Brightspace at Portland Community College. These tools support various aspects of course design, including audio/video learning activities, self-assessments, and interactive content. Click on each tool below to learn more.

Important Notes

  • System & Browser Requirements:
    Since all of the Instructional Tools listed on this page will be used in D2L Brightspace, here are the system and browser requirements for D2L Brightspace. We recommend that you use a reliable Windows or Macintosh computer with a recommended browser that meets the specifications from D2L to create any of the Instructional tools listed here.
  • Recommendation:a paper with a pencil
    Instructional Tools listed here can only be used and accessed in the D2L Brightspace Content area. Best practices if you want to use it in your class: do not use the word “Assignment” as students may confuse D2L Assignments or a Hypothes.is assignment since they will not find it listed there, but they will find it through the Content area.
    • i.e., Required Activity: Reviewing Hypothes.is Syllabus
  Creator+ H5P VoiceThread Hypothes.is Kahoot! Annoto Zoom Whiteboard Google Apps
Synchronous ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅
Asynchronous ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅
Graded Activities ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌
Video ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅
Integrated in D2L ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅