There is an incompatibility issue between Adobe Flash and Mac OS Lion that complicates access to your camera and microphone on certain websites using the Adobe Flash Player (e.g. VoiceThread, YouTube, Adobe Connect). Put simply, when the window requesting access to your camera and microphone comes up, you cannot click on any of the buttons. …
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WeVideo is a web-based video editor. You can upload video, image and audio files, and then optionally add in text, transitions, effects or a recorded narration using its built-in recording device. WeVideo allows you to collaborate with other people on a video project and also lets you easily post your video creations to Facebook, Twitter …
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Dropmark allows you to drag and drop files from your computer or web browser to create a cloud-based presentation. You can add photos, videos, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs and websites and then organize them as you wish. You can choose who you want to share the “dropmark” with and can even collaborate with other users to …
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KeepVid is a website that allows you to download videos from YouTube, Vimeo and other popular streaming video sites. Simply type in the URL of the video in the blue box and click on the Download button (also in the blue box). You can also optionally search for a keyword and then click on the …
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Vodburner is a free* Windows-based program that allows you to record Skype video calls. The program features a built-in video editor that allows you to choose which video is displayed (“your side,” “their side,” or both sides) during playback and optionally add text, images and sound files to the video as well. *The free version lasts for …
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January 6, 2012
by Keah
January 6, 2012
Ge.tt is a great way to publish and share files. Simply select the file(s) you want to share and then copy the URL that Ge.tt creates. That’s it! Ge.tt is great for sharing large files that do not contain sensitive information. It allows you to share files quickly and easily without having to clog up your e-mail, and Ge.tt automatically deletes uploaded files after 30 days. If you register for a free account, you can gain access to statistics (e.g. how many times a file has been downloaded).
Click here to try it out: http://ge.tt/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2012/01/ge-tt/
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Web 2.0
December 12, 2011
by Keah
December 12, 2011
LiveMinutes is a free web conferencing platform that allows students to share a document (.ppt, .xls, .doc) or a virtual whiteboard and discuss it in real-time using in-browser audio and video or Skype. Users can also optionally upload documents straight from their Dropbox or Box accounts. After the meeting is complete, LiveMinutes creates a PDF document of minutes that is saved to their account (which can then be downloaded). The minutes include a list of participants, the chat conversation, and the documents or files that were uploaded during the meeting (as well as their annotations). There is currently no limit to the number of participants, but the LiveMinutes team recommends capping it at 20 for “an optimal experience.”
Check it out here: http://liveminutes.com/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/12/liveminutes/
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Web 2.0
December 5, 2011
by Keah
December 5, 2011
Projeqt is an innovative presentation tool that can be used for digital story telling. Its ability to combine and structure dynamic content sources such as live RSS or Twitter feeds with photos, videos, audio and text from some of the most popular web services (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Soundcloud, Flickr, etc.) allows students to abandon the conventional linear way of telling stories.
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/12/projeqt/
Scoop.it is an online tool that allows you to create a public collection of articles from the web. All you do is define a topic (e.g. electronic textbooks) and whenever you see something related to that topic, you click on a little bookmarklet in your browser and the item is added to your Scoop.it page with a picture and a blurb. Click on the blurb and you are taken right to the original source. You can also create your own posts.
Your scoops can be embedded into your blog and tied into your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). Others can leave comments on your scoops and follow you via an rss feed. A great way to create a conversation about a topic of interest to a group.
Check it out here: http://www.scoop.it/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/11/scoop-it/
One of the great things about EGARC is its collection of approximately 12,000 audio and video items in over 60 languages; many of these items are full-length feature films on DVD. All KU faculty, staff and students are welcome to check out DVDs in our collection for free. Simply browse our online catalog, and come to 4070 Wescoe to physically check out items. Recently, in an effort to increase access to our frequently used videos, EGARC has created its own YouTube channel. On the right-hand side of the page, we have categorized videos found on YouTube by our 4-letter language/department designations. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of what is available at EGARC.
Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/user/egarcku
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/11/egarcs-youtube-channel/
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November 11, 2011
by Keah
November 11, 2011
Have you ever had a PDF that you wished you could edit in Microsoft Word? Nitro PDF Software has a free online application that allows you to convert PDF files to Word documents with all of its formatting in tact. Simply select the PDF you want to convert, enter your e-mail address, and let them do the rest! You will receive an automated e-mail with the converted Word document file attached. The online version allows you to convert PDFs up to 10MB in size. If you need to convert larger PDFs you can download a free, 14-day trial of their desktop program, Nitro PDF Professional. The company also has a similar online application that lets you convert PDF to Excel.
Check it out here: http://www.pdftoword.com/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/11/pdf-to-word-converter/
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Web 2.0
September 23, 2011
by Keah
September 23, 2011
Reel is an online presentation tool that is simple and straightforward to use. The site allows you to upload images, PPT PowerPoint files or PDF files which you can then arrange in any order you see fit. Enter in a title and description for each slide if you wish and then click on the “Share with friends” link to copy the URL for your Reel presentation. Reel runs on Javascript which makes it tablet- and mobile-device-friendly.
Another great feature about Reel is that each slide can be rated with a “thumbs up” or a “thumbs down.” This is a great way to get audience or student feedback. You view the results by adding “/report” to the end of the original URL. Here is my example Reel and its feedback report.
Check it out here: http://www.reelapp.com/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/09/reel/
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Web 2.0
August 26, 2011
by Keah
August 26, 2011
Knovio is a site that essentially turns your PowerPoint presentation into a video presentation on the web. Simply upload your PowerPoint, start recording your webcam (or use your microphone if you only want audio), advance through the slides while you’re narrating, and press stop when you’re finished. You can then review your recording before saving and sharing your presentation. The finished product includes both your recorded video and your PowerPoint slides. You can toggle the size of the video and the slides by clicking and dragging the zoom bar. Here is an example: http://knov.io/pDURz5.
Knovio is still in Private Beta mode so you’ll have to sign up and then wait for an activation code that they will send you via e-mail.
Check it out here: http://www.knovio.com/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/08/knovio/
Open Culture is a great resource for educational media. The site manages a list of links to free audio books, online courses, movies and language lessons … all in one convenient place. Their movie selection has links to more than 300 movies that are available online; Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Rembrandt’s J’accuse and The 400 Blows are among them.
Check it out here: http://www.openculture.com/freemoviesonline
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/06/open-culture/
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Web 2.0
June 14, 2011
by Keah
June 14, 2011
Pixlr is another online, photo editing suite. There is no registration required. Simply click on the “Open Photo Editor” link to use its main photo editor called Pixlr Editor. Pixlr also has Pixlr Express (use for basic photo editing such as cropping, rotating, auto-levelling) and Pixlr-o-matic (use for applying photo effects such as vintage or retro). You can also installed Pixlr Grabber which is an add-on for Firefox or Chrome.
Check it out here: http://pixlr.com/
Permanent link to this article: http://www2.ku.edu/~egarc/cgi-bin/blog/2011/06/pixlr/
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