Software Downloads
Software applications abound online that you can download for free and use
to assist you in your creation of web-based and/or multimedia-based instructional
material. Below are some useful, free downloads.
Make sure you carefully read and follow the instructions before attempting to download the applications.
Adobe Trial Software
These include Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Shockwave Player
Audacity
Free audio editor.
Core FTP
File transfer program to transfer files to your web space.
DeepBurner Free
Free application used to record material on DVD’s or CD’s.
File Splitter
Allows you to split a file into smaller segment. Useful for Blackboard batch enrolling.
Flickr
Store, Sort, Share Your Photos Online
Gimp
Free image editing application.
Inkscape
Free software for Vector Graphics Editor
Meebo
Instant Messaging Everywhere – allows you to access all of your Instant Messaging Services from one spot
Meebome
Free chat service
Microsoft Producer
Free plug-in to help convert PowerPoint presentations for the web.
Microsoft Office Templates
Free templates to use with various Microsoft Office applications.
Mozilla Composer
A free HTML editor.
Open Office
Free alternative to Microsoft Office.
Photo Story 3
Free media slideshow creator that can be used with WINS XP.
Picasa
Free software download to organize and share photos
Windows Movie Maker 2.1
Free digital video capturer and editor.
Firefox 1.5
Web browser
Netscape 8.1
Web browser
Skype
Free online phone service.
Springmail
SpringMail – video email made easy:springCast – instantly record and broadcast video
Stock.XCHNG
Royalty free stock photo collection
RSS Builder
Create RSS feeds with this program.