These examples are self-check activities to keep learners actively involved in the learning process
Created by students at CTHS
Created by the Camtasia people, this is an easy, on-the-fly free version of Camtasia. When you're hooked, purchase Camtasia for more functionality
Great online photo editor
Great online photo editor
Create fun cartoons with your own content. Easy to create and place into a course or webpage
Free tools that include a Quiz Video, Quiz Image, Glossary Builder, Concept tutor plus, Audio Annotator, and Case Scenario Builder. These tools are easy to use. You can see examples at their website and download the tool for use.
Like Flickr, this is the Creative Commons side of Flickr
Audio editor
Upload voice, images even video easily and quickly
Create your own animations quickly!
We're using it! Create mind maps, brainstorm, or collaborate with others on projects
Fireworks
Photoshop
AdobePresenter
Flash
Creates interactive content, for the web or for CD; can create entire course in this program. Easy to use and learn. Worth the $$
If you have the $, this makes many games out of your content for student practice
Inexpensive way to add games to your class, flashcards etc.
Well worth the annual fee; clipart AND photos, easy to search, online library
Pay by the picture. The images are excellent, but more expensive than a clipart license
Similar to Lectora, not as robust
Capture audio and slides for online lectures and how-to's
Screen capture program; add audio, can be quite interactive. Overlaps functionality with both Camtasia and Lectora. Excellent program
Great for on-the-fly screen capture. Worth the $$
Find, share and improve upon lesson plans and other course content
The National Repository of Online Courses for higher education, high school and advanced placement coursework
Share online content, flashcards, bookmarks, tutorials and videos with other educators
Excellent way to share good presentations and to find PPT presentations with and without audio
Creative commons side of Flickr
Example Anatomy and Physiology, but many book manufacturers now have online interactive activities.
Fantastic repository of online activities that can be used in classes
MIT shares lectures, notes and other course materials for free with the public
Free courseware open for an entire course
Yale opens up content and audio lectures online
WCET has compared CMS and other tools at their EduTools website. Worth bookmarking