To make the learning experience even more engaging, you can use numerous external tools with Aula. This article details available options and potential use cases. First, let's start with two definitions.
1. Integrations
Integration refers to an app or software that is linked to Aula "behind the scenes". If requested by your institution, it's added to your Aula environment and available on the drop-down directly in the Aula editor (click on the plus symbol to launch it). In most cases, your university will need a license to use those third-party services.
Example drop-down with integrations and inbuilt attachment options. The exact list in your institution's Aula environment depends on the services that have been requested.
An example video posted using the Echo 360 integration.
2. Link embeds
For some apps, pasting a link into Aula will be just enough to generate a nice preview! For example, it might be a preview of an image, a board, or an inline video player. These services usually won't require a licence, however, the link will have to be public in order to appear correctly within Aula.
An example of embedding a YouTube link.
* If you're experiencing issues with links, try pasting your link into one of the free online unfurl testers (e.g. link, link). Anything that doesn't generate a preview on one of those websites is likely not public, and will also not unfurl within Aula.
Available tools
Below you will find a list of some of the available integrations and recommended software that you can use. It's not an exhaustive list – you can copy over and embed links to many other services! "Integrations" have to be enabled on our side in cooperation with your institution, so you might not see all of them in your module. However, "default integrations" are available on all Aula environments!
- 👨🏽🏫 Virtual classrooms
- 🎞 Video embedding and streaming
- 📚 Resources and file sharing
- 🧩 Quizzes and feedback
- 📝 Writing and sharing code
- 🎨 Collaboration and creativity
👨🏽🏫 Virtual classrooms
| Description | Type | |
| BigBlueButton |
|
Integration |
| Nearpod |
|
Integration |
🎞 Video embedding and streaming
| Description | Type | |
| YouTube |
|
Link Embed |
| Vimeo |
|
Link Embed |
| Echo360 |
|
Integration |
| Panopto |
|
Integration |
| Planet eStream |
|
Integration |
📚 Resources and file sharing
| Description | Type | |
| Google Drive |
|
Default Integration |
| Dropbox |
|
Default Integration |
| OneDrive |
|
Default Integration |
| Slideshare |
|
Link Embed |
| Bibliu |
|
Integration |
| Talis Aspire |
|
Integration |
🧩 Quizzes and feedback
| Description | Type | |
| Google Form |
|
Link Embed |
| Typeform |
|
Link Embed |
📝 Writing and sharing code
| Description | Type | |
| Codepen |
|
Link Embed |
| GitHub |
|
Link Embed |
| Code |
|
Default Integration |
🎨 Collaboration and creativity
| Description | Type | |
| Padlet |
|
Link Embed |
|
Link Embed | |
|
Link Embed | |
| Flat |
|
Link Embed |