Tech Skills/Software
- Adobe Captivate
Captivate allows you to create powerful and engaging simulations, assessments and scenario-based tutorials without programming or multimedia skills.
- QR Codes
QR codes can provide a fast and flexible method of disseminating classroom information-- such as lengthy URLs for assigned readings and downloading e-books-- via a mobile device equipped with a camera and a QR app
- Netscape Composer
Netscape Composer helps to tackle the HTML needs and, yes, it is free. Find how-to reviews and tips tailored to Netscape Composer.
- Accessibility
Development of accessible resources helps accommodating students with disabilities while also improves the ease of use for all users.
- Operating Systems
OS-specific findings are shared to help troubleshooting problems and overcoming limitations that are system dependent.
- PowerPoint
Creating PowerPoint presentations can be done in more than one way. Learn how.
- Synchronous Communication Software
Synchronous technologies were proven effective in building a classroom community as well as assist in group projects.
- Polaris/Nova/Unix
All you need to know about account settings, permissions, and UNIX commands on the university servers.
Google offers many different Web 2.0 objects that can be useful when teaching.
- Images
Using images can liven up text heavy content. Here a a few tutorials to help you get started with using images.
- Embedding
This tutorial demonstrates how to place an external multimedia object in the Conferences, Course Content, and Announcements areas of a WebTycho classroom.
- Social Networking
Social Networking tools enables users to easily and more efficiently manage, share and discuss information with others
- Audio
Various Software for creating audio clips.
- Video
Tutorials on various video software.
- Security
Protecting your sensitive data and information: from broad-spectrum to school-specific recommendations.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Tutorials and resources on publishing/transferring your documents to and from a server.
- Microsoft Word
Various resources for advanced use and dealing with code-related issues in Microsoft Word.
- Free & Discounted Software
Find out about software available to faculty and staff and how to obtain it.
- HTML
Basic HTML using easy, step-by-step approach.
- Basic Computer Skills
Learn basics about Windows environment.
- Skype
Skype is free software that allows you to talk, chat or make video calls over VOIP.
- RSS
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows you get get up-to-date web content from one web site to thousands of web sites.
- Jing
Jing is an easy-to-use screencasting tool that is free to download and install.

