Below is a list of tutorials, how-to guides, and walkthroughs developed by UWB Learning Technologies for faculty and students at UW Bothell. If you need help on a topic that is not covered in these guides or if there is a problem with a guide, contact us via e-mail at learningtech@uwb.edu.
Collaborative Technologies
Blogs are useful for posting periodic updates for things such as research, classwork, commentary, etc.
Podcasting allow you to upload and share sound recordings and commentary.
Skype is a popularly used program for video webconfrencing and communication via webcam.
Wikis are a type of website are used for collaborative editing.
Hardware and Tools
Classroom response systems (clickers) are useful for gathering input from students as well as improving classroom interaction.
The iPad is a tablet size computer capable of browsing websites and viewing documents and othe light tasks.
Working with Digital Media
NOTE: The tutorials below have not been recently updated. All of our updated tutorials are now on the Digital Media Lab page.
Working with Images
Photoshop lets you edit images and photos with a myriad of tools that are used by both beginners and professionals alike.
Working with Audio
Easy to use tool for sound recording and editing.
A Mac program for sound recording and editing.
A Mac program for advnaced users to edit and compose music.
Microphone device used to record sound.
Working with Video
An advanced video editing software for Mac.
Mac software that allows you to easily create DVDs.
A basic video editing program for the Mac that is easy to use.
Video hosting site similar to YouTube.