Online Free, User-Friendly Software, Resources
 Enhancing Effective Communication
Via E-Technologies

Dr. Diane Howard



 Although it is unwise to overload your e-communication with too many gadgets and flashing distractions, there is much free, communication-enhancing, user-friendly software for the following: graphics, photos, videos, movies, audio files, video-conferencing, online meetings, Web-site building, blogging. e-publishing, and job hunting.

(In using free online software, make sure the site you are using is reputable.
Make sure also that your spyware and  spam protections are up-to-date.
Use  disk clean-up features regularly.) 


 

  
        Animations - Go Animate, sample; Xtranormal, sample
 		    
        Audio Recorder- Audio Tool, samples

 

    
        Blogs- Blogger, Word Press, Squarespace
 		    
             
        Book-  Enhanced by Technology, Not Diminished: A Practical Guide to Effective, Distance Communication (McGraw Hill, 2002)- Borrow from your library or request free educator copy             
 		    
        Dictionary- Merriam-Webster- Online Dictionary, Thesaurus, Audio, Video
http://www.merriam-webster.com/

 		    
        E-Portfolios- Weebly. com - samples

 		    
        Film Talent & Crew Job Postings & Online, Reputable, Casting Databases- 
Cru Film '12, Facebook

 		    
             
        Free Graphics-
Microsoft Office sample graphics-
communications,connectivity,earth,collecting information,satellites,geostationary,orbiting,PresentationPro

   

Microsoft Office & many other reputable sources
offer free professional graphics. See http://www.dmoz.org/Computers/Graphics/Clip_Art/Public_Domain/.
 

    
        Meetings- Go to Meeting

 

    
        Movie-Maker- Windows Live Movie Maker.  It’s free for PC users. http://www.moviemakerpreview.com/

 		    
        Picture or Video of What is Seen on Computer Monitor- Jing

 		    
        Presentation Software- Prezi

 

    
        Photo Editing- Picknik

 		    
        Pre-Production, Media & Screenwriting Software- Celtx

 		    
        Style Formatting- APA

 		    
        Surveys- Survey Monkey

 

    
        Technology for Teachers

 		    
        Video Conferencing/Calling- Skype

 		    
        Video Downloader- Youtube Downloader

 

    
       

Video & Photo Collages with Music- Animoto, sample

 

    
        Video Editing-  Camtasia- Screen Recording & Video Editing Software

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        Videos in public domain, which are effective and free to use can be found online. They serve many purposes: inspiration, information, public service, persuasion, promotions, demonstration...  To captivate, engage, and sustain audiences they have the following  facets:
  •  captivating hook
  •  compelling visual images
  •  unifying concept
  •  high stakes
  •  fascinating mood & tone
  •  believable characters that we care about 
  •  minimal and authentic dialogue
  •  words that make a strong impression
  •  engaging story told through moving images
  •  strong sensory appeal in photographs, cinematography, graphics, music
  •  compelling experiences and action

   Samples of Effective Video Clips:

     PSA- artistic, compelling video with universal appeal- sample

     Promotional Trailers for Redemptive Films- samples
    
 

    
        Web-site Tools-Rome    
     
     
     
   



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