Research Guides: Learning Design and Technology: External Web Resources

Media & Tools

Open Clipart
Founded in 2004, Open Clipart is an online media collection of more than 160 000 vectorial graphics, entirely in the public domain.
Pixabay
Pixabay is a vibrant community of creatives, sharing copyright free images, videos and music. All contents are released under the Pixabay License, which makes them safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist - even for commercial purposes.
Pexels
Pexels is a free stock photo and video website and app that helps designers, bloggers, and everyone who is looking for visuals to find great photos and videos that can be downloaded and used for free. If you see a photo or video you like, simply download it for free (no strings attached!).

Freepik
Provides access to some free graphic resources.
Flaticon
The largest database of free icons available in PNG, SVG, EPS, PSD and BASE 64 formats.
Storyset
Provides customizable illustrations

H5P
H5P makes it easy to create, share and reuse HTML5 content and applications. H5P empowers everyone to create rich and interactive web experiences more efficiently - all you need is a web browser and a web site with an H5P plugin. H5P is a completely free and open technology, licensed with the MIT license. ~From website
Nearpod
Moodle
Moodle is a learning platform designed to provide educators, administrators and learners with a single robust, secure and integrated system to create personalized learning environments.
Loom
Loom is a video messaging tool that helps you get your message across through instantly shareable videos.

With Loom, you can record your camera, microphone, and desktop simultaneously. Your video is then instantly available to share through Loom's patented technology. ~From website
Adobe Color Wheel
HTML Color Picker
Color Safe

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations can provide a wealth of networking, professional development, and grey literature access. Some of them provide discounted member as well. Before you purchase publications from organizations, check Copley Library's catalog and journal collections or contact your librarian. Browse the links to explore the listed organizations.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
The eLearning Guild
Online Learning Consortium (OLC)
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
The International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Quality Matters Instructional Designers Association (QMIDA)
Instructional Design Central