Technology Tools

FREE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS

Audacity

Audio/Podcasting

Online audio broadcasting

Website

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows
(Download 1st)

Tutorial/Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hrBbczS9I0

LAME MP3 Encoder

Audio/Podcasting

Allows Audacity to export MP3 files.

Website

http://lame.buanzo.com.ar/
(Download 2nd)

Google Blogger

Blogs

Share work, notes, and pictures.

Website

http://www.blogger.com

Tutorial/Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY

Zamzar

File Converter

Free online file converter

Website

http://zamzar.com

Tutorial/Video

*Step-by-Step instructions available on home page.

CamStudio

Open Source

Free streaming video software

Website

http://www.camstudio.org
(Download: CamStudio20.exe
And CamStudioCodec14.zip)

 Tutorial/Video

http://www.screencast.be/video

SlideShare

Presentation Tool

Share your presentations online.

Website

http://www.slideshare.net

Tutorial/Video

http://www.slideshare.net/AmitRanjan/quick-tour

Zoomerang

Survey Maker

Create professional online surveys quickly and easily.

Website

http://www.zoomerang.com

Tutorial/Video

http://zoomerangdemos.com/videos/Basic_Create/Basic_Create.htm

Skype (Synchronous)

Web Conference

Place calls using video and instant message.

Website

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home

Tutorial/Video

http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/support/user-guides/

Voicethread (Asynchronous)

Web Conference

Group conversations can be shared via multimedia.

Website

http://voicethread.com

Tutorial/Video

http://voicethread.com/support/manuals/

Jing

Screencasting Tool

Capture whatever is on your screen.

Website

http://www.techsmith.com/jing
https://www.screencast.com

Tutorial/Video

http://www.techsmith.com/learn/jing/tutorials/get-started/your-first-capture/

PBwiki

Wiki Tool

Online Collaboration

Website

http://www.pbworks.com

Tutorial/Video

http://vimeo.com/6966568