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24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screencasts

This article provides useful tips for creating screencasts. Screencasts capture the content on the computer screen which can also be combined with additional graphics, presentations, and audio. 24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screencasts Keywords: audio, podcasts, presentations, recording, screencast, video
Blogger

Blogger is a popular blogging platform run by Google. It is a blog-publishing service that allows multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. Although there are more complex blogging tools available, the combination of cost (free) and flexibility makes Blogger an attractive option, whether you’re updating friends and family about your life, hosting your own advice column,…
SoundBible

SoundBible is a search engine for free and royalty-free sound clips and sound effects. This website updates weekly and all downloads are free. SoundBible Keywords: audio, Creative Commons, Open Educational Resources (OER), podcasts
ClipSafari

ClipSafari is a large collection of clipart that can be used freely for many purposes. ClipSafari Keywords: Collaboration, Copyright, Creative Commons
The Fundamental Elements of Design

This 3-minute video, from PepRally, shares the basics of the elements of design. Gain an understanding of the basic building blocks behind design principles. The Fundamental Elements of Design The Fundamental Elements of Design from PepRally on Vimeo. Keywords: Photos & Images, Presentations, Publishing, Visual Design, Websites
Elements of Design Quick Reference Poster

This poster, created by Paperleaf, is a handy reference that provides a quick overview of the C.R.A.P. principles of design; a refresher for those in the know, and a starting point for design newbies. C.R.A.P stands for Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity. Keep these concepts in mind to remind yourself of prominent design principles. Principles of…
UberConference

UberConference is a web-based teleconferencing system. UberConference offers features such as call recording, screen sharing, document sharing, and call summaries are just a few features that are offered. UberConference Keywords: audio, mobile apps, productivity, recording, screencast, video, podcasts, webconference, webconferencing
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)

LinkedIn Learning is an online education company that offers thousands of video courses and tutorials on various topics like, software, technology, business skills, and tutorials to enhance creativity. LinkedIn recently merged with Lynda.com. LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) Note: New York state residents are eligible to request a New York Public Library (NYPL) card…
17 Web Tools and Apps to Create Interactive Video Lessons and Quizzes

This blog post was written by Shelly Terell shares a number of tools that can be used to add interactivity to video. 17 Web Tools and Apps to Create Interactive Video Lessons and Quizzes Keywords: Quiz, Video
Descript

Descript is a relatively inexpensive machine transcription and audio editing service / software package that currently runs only on a Mac operating system.
Credly

Credly is one of many digital badge platforms that can be used to design and award custom badges. Credly badges can be displayed on personal ePortfolios, social media sites (such as Facebook and LinkedIn), on websites, and in your Credly profile. Credly’s platform is the badging system that SUNY and #EmTech use to issue our…
TED Talk: Creative collaboration — a 21st century imperative

“Paul Roe plays the clarinet and has particular musical interests in performance, coaching, research, education and participative music making. Paul’s talk is entitled Creative Collaboration — A 21st Century Imperative. His talk begins with a short performance. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people…
Teachers’ Guide to Using Freely Available Videos

This excellent guide out of the University of Michigan is geared to helping teachers cut through the tremendous amount of freely available videos on the web, to find the gems that enhance learning across subject areas. This guide helps educators make sense of the educational content that exists online, by first suggesting dividing videos into…
YouTube – Automatic transcriber

Converting the audio content of a digital file into text can be done through YouTube. Audio is converted automatically to text using Google speech recognition in YouTube. After uploading a video file, YouTube processes the video (time depends on the length of the video) and subtitles or closed captions are automatically generated. The speech portion…
YouTube – Edit Captions

When creating videos, it is important to use captioning so that the information is accessible to everyone regardless of disability. You can edit or remove the captions of your YouTube video by using the captions editor tool. Edit Captions in YouTube Videos Related resources: YouTube – Automatic transcriber YouTube – Contribute Captions and…
Speechnotes

Speechnotes is a powerful speech-enabled online notepad, designed to empower your ideas by implementing a clean & efficient design, so you can focus on your thoughts. They use up-to-date speech-recognition technology, powered by Google, for the most accurate results possible. This very handy tool works in a Chrome browser. No download, no install and even…
Google Docs Voice Typing

In Google Docs you can type with your voice instead of your fingers by using the Voice Typing tool, turning voice into written word. In addition to straight dictation, this tool enables you to edit a document. Some examples include highlighting text, inserting a link, deleting words, changing text layout, or adding comments. Google…
Windows Movie Maker

If you are using Windows 10, you can use this free video editor and slideshow maker app. Use it to easily create video stories and share them with your colleagues, students, friends, and family. Transform everyday moments into works of art as you want. There is easy to use professional editing tools. Users can trim…
YouTube

Get started with YouTube, playing, watching, and creating videos. YouTube is a video-sharing site available in nearly every country and over fifty different languages. Anyone with an Internet connection can share content, whether they are organizations with large budgets or an individual with a video camera. The material is organized into channels and users can…
Vimeo

Vimeo is a popular video sharing site. Anyone can upload a video to this site for free, by signing up for the Vimeo basic membership package that offers video storage and privacy settings. Vimeo hosts videos in the highest quality possible. You can upload 4K Ultra HD quality, video management tools, no ads before, during,…