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Useful Office Practices Denise Brown, NDLTAP July 23, 2013. What is in your center’s toolbox?. NDLTAP’s Tools Jing Audacity Dropbox Doodle Constant Contact Instant Presenter . NDLTAP’s Resources E-Learning Guild Training Network Magazine. Capture What You See
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Useful Office Practices Denise Brown, NDLTAP July 23, 2013
NDLTAP’s Tools • Jing • Audacity • Dropbox • Doodle • Constant Contact • Instant Presenter
NDLTAP’s Resources • E-Learning Guild • Training Network Magazine
Capture What You See • Jing is not Snagit and it is not Camtasia • Free tool • Captured imagery is high quality (PNG format) • Modify Images – add arrows, text and a few shapes • Save (png.) or copy image
Video Capture • Limited to 5 minute video duration • Useful for reactive, informal and non-formal learning interventions • Supports audio and voice-over narration • Great for internal training
Recording and Editing Sound • Import and play an existing audio file • Record your voice • Export to an MP3 or other audio file • Edit sounds and apply effects • Great narration tool for developing training module • It is a free or open source platform
File Sharing • Starts at 2 GB free – up to 18 GB with referrals (different pro plans) • Files always available from secure Dropbox website • Works offline • Simple sharing features – invite of folder or send a link • We pay 9.99 a month (109.25 GB) • Efficient feature for sharing instructor presentations Dropbox
Compress PDF File • Just drag and drop the PDF file • Files are permanently deleted from server after 1 hour • PDF files reduce to 144 dpi • Completely free • All platforms supported smallpdf.com
Group Scheduling • Connect your outlook calendar • Easy to use • Used for coordinating large or small events • Propose times and days • Customizable settings available • Completely free
Email, Event and Survey Creation • Contacts – Join our email list on NDLTAP website • News bulletin, training announcements, Out and About with NDLTAP • Event Management (with website feature) • Survey tool • Track how many contacts are opening your emails • Different levels of payment (we pay $600/yr)
InstantPresenter – webinar platform • User friendly • Record sessions • VOiP or telephone audio • Video capability for presenter • Easily play video during a presentation • Polling feature • $150.00/month
Pro and Cons or Lessons learned • Did not do enough shopping • Did not have a manager • Goals of the LMS were not defined • Did not have a User’s Guide • Did not test the LMS on different browsers
Resources Network – build relationships and resources Webinars – free with industry leaders Case studies and best practices – download handouts and references Free Resource
Denise Brown NDLTAP Training Coordinator denise.brown.1@ndsu.edu 701-328-9856 www.ndltap.org Wyatt Ty - 4 years Josie Joy - 6 weeks