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Free Software for Learning Object Development
Leah Ujda – session chair
Neil Griffin – Bainbridge College

• Talked for a while about why you might choose to use free software
• Described types of free software: public domain, open source, freeware
• EXE: create and package learning objects.
• Wink: create screencasts and tutorials in flash format.
• Timeline Creator: flashbased timelines
• Eclipse Crossword Creator: create flash-based online crosswords
• Match-up: matching flash game
• Multiple Choice: flash based multiple choice game
• Fling the Teacher: flash multiple choice game
• PDF Creator: does what it says, with some additional features
• CamStudio: screencasting
• Audacity: audio recording
• MediaCoder: convert sound and video files
• OpenOffice: office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, drawing, and database programs. Can save in Office formats.
• Website for presentation

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