A variety of tools are available for you to consider when crafting your assignments. Here is a list of freely available resources, with tutorials:
| Software name | Description | Download | Tutorial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audacity | Audacity is free, cross platform software that allows you to record audio, or edit existing audio. Audio files can then be exported to .wav or .mp3. | Audacity | Video tutorial (12 min) |
| Audio Slideshow | A CITL developed, google drive based web application that creates a slideshow of images timed to appear at specific points during an audio recording. | Audio Slideshow | Video tutorial (3 min) |
| GIMP | GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. | GIMP | Tutorials links |
| iMovie | iMovie is a free video editing software that comes with your Mac computer. | Apple App store | Video tutorial (25 min) |
| Inkscape | Free alternative to Adobe Illustrator for creating vector graphics. | Inkscape | Tutorial LInks |
| iPhone Pocket Production | Training on how to use your iPhone to capture better video with an app that allows for more manual controls. Goes over new features of iPhone 11 and fundamentals for filming video included techniques for making your video appear more cinematic. Shows off a few accessories that work with iPhone as well as editing the video in iMovie to make the iPhone the one stop shop for mobile video production. | Recommended to download ProMovie Recorder + for a better video camera app. Use free video editing app iMovie on the iPhone. | Video tutorial (1 hour 30 min) |
PowerPoint or Google slides with Audio | You can add existing audio, or record new audio directly into powerpoint. You may have the audio play across slides, or only have it play on a specific slide. You can also decide if the audio plays automatically, or if a mouse click prompts it. You will just need a PC or Laptop with either a built in or USB microphone. | Lehigh Office 365 subscription |