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    • Video Tutorials for Use of Computer Software

      The following video tutorials have been created by a variety of people to assist you with use of new emerging Internet technologies. The tutorials have been divided into specific software applications. The software is for personal or class use.

    • Tutorials How to use the Apple iTunes Media Software Packages

      These video tutorials show how to get the most out of the software to listening and managing music, podcasts, Internet radio stations, movies, and TV shows. The software is free and works on Apple and Windows computers.

    • Tutorials for Animoto Music Video Software

      These video tutorials show how to use Animoto (fee-based service) to create music videos using digital images of the user that are combined with music provided by the company.
      • Animoto music videos: Creating them (Video)
        The video tutorial displays the simple steps for creating a music video using digital images of the user combined with the music library provided by Animoto.
      • Animoto music videos: Watching them and sharing with others (Video)
        The video tutorial demonstrates how to listen to the music videos created and the numerous ways to share them with others by emaill invitations, posting to blog or web sites, and other means.
      • Sample Animoto History Music Video
        This link opens a history music video created by a class of third graders. The topic was the children involved with the civil rights movement in the 1960s. The music comes from the library provided by Animoto. Photos provided by the students in the class.

    • Tutorials for Integrating Music into Podcasts

      These video tutorials show how to use music from the Podsafemusicnetwork featuring music of iindependent artists in podcasts. See their website for procedures to acquire permission to use the music in podcasts.

    • Tutorials for Delicious Social Internet Bookmarks

      Delicious is a social bookmarking software that allows you to not only have just one version of bookmarks available on all your computers, but also you can share them with others. Many nice features and operates isimilar to a wiki web page.

    • Tutorials for Skype Internet Telephone

      Skype is often free or very inexpensive way to telephone others using the Internet. You can also record the calls and have conference calls. Very inexpensive for international calls.

    • Tutorials for Twitter Microblogging

      twitter operates just like a blog, except it is limited to 140 characters (like a text message). Not only is Twitter useful for sharing information, but also for searching fot it also.
      • Overview of Twitter
        Tutorial by Russell Stannard on the basics of Twitter.
      • Using TweetDeck software for your Twitter Account
        Excellent tutorial by Russell Stannard for using the TweetDeck software to maximize your experience with using Twitter. TweetDeck is especially important for following multiple conversation topics on Twitter.
      • Twitter in Basic English
        The classic overview of Twitter for someone that knows nothing about it.
      • Getting Started with Twitter
        Basic instructions for registering for a Twitter account and beginning.
      • Using Lists within Twitter
        The lists function within Twitter allows the user to categorize the Tweets into groups that are easier to manage and follow. TweetDeck software allows you to do this. Check out the separate video tutorials on that free software download for your computer.
      • Overview of Twitter Applications
        A quick overview of various Twitter applications. See other video tutorials in this section for more details and examples on how to use.
      • Creating an Attractive Twitter Homepage
        Twitter provides a basic homepage for others to visit and view all your messages (tweets) and those of others that you follow. This video tutorial provides an overview how to customize that page to help it stand out from others.
      • Finding Followers on Twitter
        While in Facebook you have people who "like" your page or are "friends", in Twitter you have "followers." This video tutorial provides suggestions how to increase the number of people reading your messages.
      • How to Use Twitter from a Cell Phone
        This video tutorial demonstrrates how to use a personal cell phone to read and send Twitter messages.
      • Using Twitter for Business Applications
        Moving beyond basic communication, Twitter can also be a powerful tool for building business awareness and revenue.
      • Building your Business Brand through Twitter
        This video focuses on how to build brand awareness of a business through Twitter.
      • Business Benefits of Twitter for Business
        The speaker identifies five benefits for a business for using Twitter even if the primary customers do not use it nor read the messages.

    • Tutorials for YouTube Social Sharing of Videos

      YouTube is a free service to both share videos created by you as well as discover those made by others. A wide range of personal and educational videos available.

    • Tutorials for Creating a Simple Podcast

      A podcast is an audio or video Internet program that can be automatically sent to subscribers as well as posted to web pages. Think of podcasting as an Internet radio or TV program.
      • Using Podomatic to Create Simple Podcasts
        Russell Stannard illustrates how to create a simple podcast through the website Podomatic.
      • Using Audacity Audio Files
        The free software Audacity can be used to record audio files and create them as mp3 files that could be used with a podcast. This tutorial was provided by Russell Stanndard.
      • Audioboo Podcast and Audio File Creater
        Audioboo is a free service to create and post audio podcasts and audio files. Russel Stannard provides a video tutorial how to get the most out of this free online system for sharing audio files.

    • Tutorials for Blogs: Reading, Creating, & Subscribing

      Blogs are online journals that can be on any topic. They are easy to create and can be subscribed to and entries automatically sent to others. Readers can also share their comments about the individual entries on the blog.
      • Using RSS to automatically collect Internet information
        RSS is a way to subscribe to material through the Internet. RSS means "really simple syndication" and allows you to have interesting blog postings by others sent automatically to you. The tutorial is by Russell Stannard.
      • Using Blogger Blog Site
        This tutorial by Russell Stannard provides easy steps to use the free Blogger web site to host your own blog site and share with others.

    • Tutorials for Wiki Web Pages

      Wiki web pages can be edited by more than just the original creator. A good example is Wikipedia. They are socially constructed and revised. They could be a great project for students to create their own knowledge project to share with others.
      • Using PBwiki Web Site Software
        Russell Stannard shows how to use one of the most popular and free wiki web page software pacakages, PDwiki. Wiki web sites can be edited by others. Wikipedia is an example of a wiki. A great tool for teachers and students alike to create a web site.=

    • Tutorials for Using Screen Capture Software

      This software permits you to make a narrated presentation of whatever is on your computer screen along with your voice. A great way to make tutorials to share with students and colleagues.

    • Tutorials for Online Survey Tools

      Create interactivity with your students through use of software programs.
      • SurveyMonkey Survey Software
        Russell Stanndard provides a tutorial on how to use one of the msot popular free online survey software programs. It is a great way to build interactivity with students and gather information from them. There is both a free and paid version.

    • Tutorials for Editing with Windows Movie Maker

      A series of video tutorials by Dennis Trotter for using the free Windows Movie Maker software to create and edit videos.