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Captivate allows you to create powerful and engaging simulations, assessments and scenario-based tutorials without programming or multimedia skills.

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 helps to tackle the HTML needs and, yes, it is free. Find how-to reviews and tips tailored to Netscape Composer.

Development of accessible resources helps accommodating students with disabilities while also improves the ease of use for all users.

OS-specific findings are shared to help troubleshooting problems and overcoming limitations that are system dependent.

Creating PowerPoint presentations can be done in more than one way. Learn how.

Synchronous technologies were proven effective in building a classroom community as well as assist in group projects.

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.

Using images can liven up text heavy content. Here a a few tutorials to help you get started with using images.

This tutorial demonstrates how to place an external multimedia object in the Conferences, Course Content, and Announcements areas of a WebTycho classroom.

Social Networking tools enables users to easily and more efficiently manage, share and discuss information with others

Various Software for creating audio clips.

Tutorials on various video software.

Protecting your sensitive data and information: from broad-spectrum to school-specific recommendations.

Tutorials and resources on publishing/transferring your documents to and from a server.

Various resources for advanced use and dealing with code-related issues in Microsoft Word.

Find out about software available to faculty and staff and how to obtain it.

Basic HTML using easy, step-by-step approach.

Learn basics about Windows environment.

Skype is free software that allows you to talk, chat or make video calls over VOIP.

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows you get get up-to-date web content from one web site to thousands of web sites.

Jing is an easy-to-use screencasting tool that is free to download and install.