 Software programs available for free download and how they work.  Links to free multimedia resources for education.

 Audio Recording  Screen Capture  Video Editing  Slideshows  Photo Compression  Photo Editing  Course Lab  File Conversion  OpenOffice  PDF Conversion

Provides an easy way to record audio Audio may be saved as a WAV or MP3 Will also record audio from the web An inexpensive microphone can be used

Ideas for Use Instructor Course Introductions/Orientations Student Introductions Chapter or Section Reviews

Alabama History Course Introduction  mms:// /ondemand/history/his260intro.wmv mms:// /ondemand/history/his260intro.wmv  Recordings from the Web… G:\NW-SCC\ACA Presentation\ACA 2008 Multimedia Content\Roosevelt's Fireside Chat.mp3 Where to Find It… 

 Provides an easy way to record activity on the computer screen either with audio or add annotations later  Ability to record the entire screen or only a portion of the screen  Files can be saved as AVI or SWF files

Ideas for Use  Record Tutorials  Record Course Introductions  Record Class Lectures (PPTs, etc.)

Blackboard Assignment Submission Tutorial  U.S. History Orientation Video  mms:// /ondemand/history/orientation_his201.wmv mms:// /ondemand/history/orientation_his201.wmv  U.S. History Lecture Video ACA 2008 Multimedia Content\his201_chapter1_audio_lecture.wmv ACA 2008 Multimedia Content\his201_chapter1_audio_lecture.wmv  Video Slideshow with Audio Captured from CNN G:\NW-SCC\ACA Presentation\ACA 2008 Multimedia Content\kingtut.swf.html Where to Find It… 

 Another way to capture audio /video  Where to find it…

2 gb of storage space on screencast.com

 Allows video editing, transitions between frames, audio recording, and screen annotations  Files are saved in the popular Windows Media (WMV) format  Can be used for:  Orientations  Reviews  Student Projects Windows Movie Maker

Cosmetology – Nail Tech Demo mms:// /ondemand/cos/nailtip.wmv Where to Find It… Windows Movie Maker

 Create photo slideshows with music and/or audio accompaniment  Files are saved in the popular Windows Media (WMV) format

Distance Education Orientation mms:// /ondemand/dephotostory_fa08.wmv Where to Find It…

 Used to perform tasks on individual or batches of photos  Photos can be cropped, resized, watermarked, and compressed in batches Where to find it…

 Online module builder similar to SoftChalk  Allows interactivity Example: Where to find it…

Used to create multiple choice, matching, crossword puzzles, and flash cards Examples: Where to find it…

Photo editing similar to Adobe PhotoShop Where to find it…

Used to convert audio/video files into various formats Where do I find it…

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 Free office software suite similar to Microsoft Office  Capable of saving files in Microsoft Office format Where to find it…

Where to find it… Convert Files to PDF for Free

 Instant Messaging  PC-to-PC voice calls  File Transfers Where to find it…

 Most textbooks have free website tools for each chapter  These may include chapter overviews, crossword puzzles, important terms, chapter quizzes, and flashcards

(Federal Resources for Educational Excellence)

(MIT Open Courseware)

(MIT Open Courseware)

/ / (LearnersTV)

  20leonard/Mini%20T's/March%20Mini%20T- Games/Games.htm 20leonard/Mini%20T's/March%20Mini%20T- Games/Games.htm   Download popular games in powerpoint format or as stand-alone applications – Price is Right, Jeopardy, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Flashcards, etc.

 Contact Information April Cookson – NW-SCC