Jing is a screen capture technology that offers a quick and easy way to make multimedia presentations.
Combine an audio commentary with whatever is happening on your computer screen.
Jing outputs to the standard .swf (Flash) format and is available for free at http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
Jing Pro offering additional features is also available at low cost.
Here’s a useful tool for Blackboard users. bFree allows users to make an offline copy of Blackboard content, including discussion boards. Ideal for learners with limited Web access or keeping an archive of study materials after your course has finished.
bFree is available for free download by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under the Creative Commons License.
See http://its2.unc.edu/tl/tli/bFree/index.html
Learning Platforms – What is a Virtual Learning Environment?
The (synonymous) terms “Virtual Learning Environment” (VLE), Learning Platform, Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Content Management System (LCMS) are frequently used in education and training, but what do they mean?
A VLE is an integrated set of computer software tools to support learning. The name is somewhat unfortunate as it tends to imply the learning (rather than the environment) is somehow virtual or unreal. Continue reading »