Trainersoft 8
Learn about this excellent software for authoring CBT programs suitable for export to CD-ROM and/or Internet. Many sophisticated features without a steep learning curve.
MacroMedia Director MX
Director MX is the industry-standard for creating animations for use in instructional courseware for CD-ROM or Internet. Learn about it and see examples of Director in action at the MacroMedia web site.
MacroMedia Authorware 6.5
Create rich-media e-learning applications with a drag-and-drop visual interface.
Camtasia Studio
Camtasia Studio simplifies the creation of successful software training, demos and support materials. It captures all screen activity, as well as narration, and creates a complete video file.
3d Choreographer
This is "animation for everyone" - as simple as it's gonna get. This package lets you make animated videos that drop very easily into PowerPoint presentations and other presentation and authoring software. It also comes with lots of pre-made animations you can use free of charge. Visit the Web site to see examples, download a free demo version of the software to play with, and download free animations you can use royalty-free.
Toolbook
ToolBook is the leading desktop authoring application, designed to create highly interactive, standards-based e-learning content. When you want to improve workforce performance, provide effective training as a value-add to your customers, or disseminate knowledge for other critical business objectives, ToolBook helps you create compelling content that communicates clearly and effectively.
Elicitus
Elicitus, the award-winning rapid authoring tool, helps you re-purpose content into powerful learning experiences quickly. With Elicitus, you create instructionally sound courses and deploy them over CD-ROMs, your intranet or the Internet.


WEB AUTHORING TOOLS

MacroMedia Dreamweaver MX
Build websites and web applications.
Microsoft Front Page
Build exactly the site you want with FrontPage version 2002, the Office Web site creation and management solution.


GRAPHICS/ANIMATION CREATION & EDITING TOOLS

Paint Shop Pro
Discover what 20 million users already know -- Paint Shop Pro offers the easiest, most affordable way to achieve professional results! Includes Animation Shop for creating animated .gif images.  60-Day trial version available.
Adobe Photo Shop
The professional image-editing standard, which helps you work more efficiently, explore new creative options, and produce the highest quality images for print, the Web, and anywhere else.
Macromedia Flash MX
Create rich Internet content and applications.
Macromedia Fireworks MX
Design and optimize interactive web graphics.
FlamingText.com
At this site you can create cool, custom images for FREE, to use on your website, or in your e-mail.
CoolText.com
An online graphics generator for web pages and anywhere else you might need an impressive logo without a lot of work.  They provide real-time generation of graphics customized exactly the way you want them.
3Dtext.com
Images created with the 3D Text Maker can be used for free on personal and commercial pages.

MULTIMEDIA EXTRAS

Barry's Clip Art Server
Thousands of still and animated images available for free download and use
Digital Blasphemy: 3D Graphics Online
Online home of some incredible 3D graphics and screen wallpapers. Free materials plus a paid membership area. Even the free site has tons of waaaaaay cool graphics to download and use in presentations.
PhotoDisc Stock Photography
Browse 1000s of stock photos on all topics. Download low-resolution images free or purchase collections on CD very cheaply - OK to use in classroom presentations, but NOT for commercial of professional use. These images drop very easily into PowerPoint and other similar software.
Comstock Stock Photography
Excellent collection of digital photography, similar to PhotoDisc listed above. You can get some great collections on CD free - OK to use in classroom presentations ONLY unless usage rights purchased.
Artville Digital Images
Another excellent source of stock digital images. Feature "fun" artwork as well as photos. Good sampler collections available free on CD, or can download from Web site. OK to use in classroom presentations ONLY unless usage rights purchased.
Digital Juice for PowerPoint
A fabulous collection of CD-ROMs containing knock-out backgrounds, animated templates, custom bullets, and photos especially made to add to PowerPoint. Will also drop easily into other presentation or authoring software as .jpg graphic files. Highly recommended resource.
Four Palms Stock Video Clips
Collection of digitized video clips that can be easily dropped into PowerPoint and other authoring software that takes .avi files. Available as downloads or on CDs. Go to the web site to view samples.
SmartSound Music Tracks and Editor
The absolute easiest way to add professional quality music tracks to your presentations and courseware. This one is pure genius! The "Maestro" driver is mouse-click easy to use, and the music libraries on CDs are very good. Check out samples on the web site and try it out in class.
Introduction to Sound for PowerPoint Presentations
Playing MP3 Files During a PowerPoint Slide Show
PowerPoint Resources



ONLINE INTERNET LESSON DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

TrackStar
An effective, simple, and free tool for constructing and delivering Internet lessons based on a group of Web sites. You select the Web sites you want to include in your lesson and create specific instructions, activities, and assignments for your students at each web site. No need for any special technical skills or equipment to create your lessons. You and your students can also use - free of charge - any of the huge bank of TrackStar lessons already available online at the TrackStar site. Check this tool out; it's excellent. If you're interested in TrackStar, you can purchase a self-instructional package from the Oklahoma Dept. of Vo-Tech. The kit is called Marketing Education Online: TrackStar Resource Kit. Its product number is DE1430; its cost of $8.00. You can place an order for the kit from Customer Service at (405) 743-5589 or 800-654-4502.
WebQuests: The WebQuest Page
Here at the WebQuest Page, you'll discover a form of Internet-based lesson called a WebQuest. A WebQuest is an inquiry-style activity in which most or all information used by learners is on the Internet. The focus is on USING information to support analytical thinking and problem solving. At this Web site, you can learn about the WebQuest format and see some examples. You can also find some templates for creating your own WebQuests: Look in "What's New" then find "Templates page." You can also go through a WebQuest about WebQuests (Look in "What's New").

ONLINE COURSEBUILDING TOOLS

Blackboard
One of the most popular Internet coursebuilders - the tool used to build the course site you are using in this class. There is a free version (blackboard.com) and a larger version that requires purchase. The basic blackboard.com system is easy, intuitive, multi-featured, and free to teachers and students. Definitely check out blackboard.com if you want to experience online course development and delivery!
EBoard
Limited in features, but fast and free. A very quick and easy way to create a "virtual corkboard" to use for posting messages and information, graphics, and Internet links for your class. Great for your students to use too to create personal or class project pages.
WebCT Online Courses
WebCT is a sophisticated or "robust" online course builder. WebCT is not as simple or intuitive to use as Blackboard, but it is stronger in traditional course features. The WebCT system requires purchase by your school, but you can examine it and try it out free at the web site. Well worth a look if your school is considering purchasing an online course delivery system.
ThinkWave Educator
Gradebook and classroom manager software for teachers. A very useful and easy way to mount class calendars, assignments, grade reports, and communications online. ThinkWave lets teachers create secure, password-protected accounts online for students and parents. Using these sites, students and parents can see assignments, attendance reports, and grade results directly online. FREE copies of full software on CD-ROM available at website.


PRESENTATION RESOURCES

Presenter's University
Information and resources for presenters and instructors. Make yourself a better presenter with these free tips, PowerPoint templates, clip art, sound files, and other digital resources.
ePresenter
The latest scoop on state-of-the-art multimedia presentation products, links to online resources, and a free tips & tricks newsletter.


INTERNET TESTING AND QUIZ DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

QuizStar Online Testing Tool
A simple and free template for creating and delivering short tests in multiple choice, T/F, and short answer formats. Tests created with QuizStar are taken and scored online. The student gets instant feedback. The instructor can, if you wish, receive email notification whenever students take your tests. You can password protect your tests if you wish. QuizStar (by the creators of TrackStar) is a very easy and effective way to get started with online testing.
Hot Potatoes Online Testing Software
Hot Potatoes is an excellent and comprehensive software suite for creating online tests and exercises in a variety of formats. You can download the entire set of software FREE and install it on your computer for educational use (Commercial use requires a license). Visit the web site to see examples, review interactive tutorials on how to use the software, and download if you wish.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND JOURNALS FOR TECHNOLOGISTS

International Society for Technology in Education
Professional association, journals, publications, conferences, and other information about technology in education.
Society for Applied Learning Technology
Professional association, conferences, publications, other information.
International Society for Performance Improvement
Professional associations, conferences, publications.
T.H.E. (Technical Horizons in Education) Journal
Excellent publication dealing with technology in education. Articles available online. Well worth knowing about for research and personal interest.

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