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Center for Technology Enhanced Learning

CTEL Tool Listing

Web 2.0

Adobe Collaboration Tools 
Aviary Suite - a free suite of online creation tools, including image editing, audio editing, screen capture, image markup, and more. 
Awesome Screenshot - FREE browser extension that allows for screen capture and annotations
Dropbox - cloud-based file storage and sharing service
Eyejot - offers up to 3 minutes of video-recording that can be posted or e-mailed (good for e-mailing a personal message to students, perhaps an introduction or welcome message). 
Flickr - images and more (video intro)
Google Apps for Education
iTunesU
Jing - video recording; up to 5 minutes for free; also a paid version for $15/yr
Journals, Wikis & Blogs - available within Blackboard; numerous FREE sites like WordpressBlogger and Wikispaces
KeepVid - download streaming videos to your machine
Meetings.io - FREE online collaboration tool with video, notes, screen sharing and file sharing
PicMonkey - online photo editing tool
Prezi - web-based presentation application and storytelling tool that uses a single zooming canvas instead of traditional slides 
Screencast.com - 2GB of free storage for Camtasia recordings; Pro license $9.95/mo or $99.95/yr for additional space
Screencast-o-matic - free online tool for capturing screen and audio; paid version for $12/yr with additional services included
Skitch - annotate, edit and share you screenshots and images
Snagit - screen capture software
Speechi Lite free program converts your PowerPoint files to Flash. There is no audio capability.
Twitter - social media network built around 140 character messages and short URLs
Viddix - video online tool, limited free services 
Viddler - video online tool, $50 pro license required, not free
Vocaroo - FREE audio recording tool
VoiceThread - video collaboration tool, up to 3 "threads" at any one time
YouTube - support link

Windows

Camtasia - motion screen capture with audio, compatible with Powerpoint narration (requires a license)
Freecorder - free audio recording software
Respondus -  Quiz, Test and Survey tool. Results can be uploaded to Blackboard.
Windows Movie Maker (WMM) - found built into a Windows PC

Mac

Camtasia for Mac! - motion screen capture with audio, compatible with Powerpoint narration (requires a license)
Garage Band - audio recording and editing software that comes built into a Mac
Grab - Mac OS X program found in Utilities that provides screenshot capture. 
iMovie - create your own movie; built into every Mac 
Podcast Publisher - OS X Lion or higher only
ScreenFlow
  - screencast software with audio, video and screen audio capture capabilities (requires a license)
SnapzPro X - screen Capture with audio

Cross-platform

Adobe Acrobat Professional
Audacity Free audio recording software (video tutorial)
Blackboard
Blackboard Collaborate 
Podcasting
PowerPoint (narrated) - use to narrate a powerpoint; also see Camtasia below for alternate recording software 
ProfCast - enhanced podcasting, narrated powerpoints (requires a license)
Quicktime Pro (record audio, edit movies) 
SurveyMonkey - free online evaluation tool
Too Fast - free online evaluation tool


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