eLearning & Digital Media Development

The Harrell Health Sciences Library: Research & Learning Commons offers an eLearning development service to Faculty and Staff at the Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The Multimedia Specialist can employ their skills to convert standard learning materials into digital learning programs.

Free consultation includes:
  • Overview of the process
  • Advice on eLearning best practices
  • Rough estimate of time for development based on provided content. Time estimate is subject to change as project develops.  

*A consultation does not guarantee immediate service assistance.

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Consultation

Have an idea for a multimedia project but not sure where to begin? Book a free consultation with a library multimedia specialist to discuss available resources, tools, and training to start moving in the right direction.

Contact Library Tech with inquiries.

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​Training

Book an appointment by email for free individual training on a specific software or technology available in the library, or attend one of our scheduled workshops on Zoom hosting, eLearning development and more.

Request personal or group trainings.

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​Media Development

Collaborate with a multimedia specialist to produce your content. Video editing, basic 3D object modelling, and digital learning development are all examples of project types that our specialists have assisted with.

Media Development Project Samples

  • eLearning Module

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    An eLearning library orientation module for incoming students, available through our Canvas LMS (Canvas access is needed to view the module). Clickable slide interactions break up important information to “digestible” pieces and link to additional resources.

    Average development time: Moderate

  • Informational Webpage

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    A sites.psu.edu page designed to be a quick reference for accessing resources relevant to online teaching at the college. Sites page visibility can be set to public, restricted to PSU sign in, or by invitation.

    Average development time: Low to moderate.

  • Motion Graphics Video

    An informational video that incorporates photos, text, transitions, and some 2D motion graphics effects. This video also includes small pieces of 3D animation with a model built and animated in Blender 3D.

    Average development time: Moderate

  • Virtual Interactive Environment

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    An explorable 3D version of our library with clickable information targets and other small interactions such as turning lights and screens on and off. This educational tool was developed with versions for web browser, iPad, and Virtual Reality headset. Learn more about this project’s development .

    Average development time: High