Academic technology resources ...

Blogger
http://www.blogger.com/start
Blogger is a web-based tool that helps you publish to the web instantly without writing any code or worrying about installing any server software or scripts. It lets others attach their own thoughts and opinions for further discussion.
Educational Blogging by Stephen Downes
http://www.educause.edu/pub/er/erm04/erm0450.asp

Crash Course in Copyright
An in-depth, easy to understand web site that provides specific examples of what is legal and what violates the law.
http://www.utsystem.edu/ogc/intellectualproperty/cprtindx.htm

CNET
CNET is a comprehensive resource for all things digital. Product reviews, useful tools, downloads, commentary, etc. Use this site before making a purchase; you won't regret it.
http://www.cnet.com/

FreeFoto.com
http://www.freefoto.com/index.jsp
FreeFoto.com is a free photographic library developed in the U.K. for non-commercial use.

MERLOT
http://www.merlot.org
MERLOT is a free database of educational material (including multimedia) designed primarily for faculty in higher education

Microsoft Office Picture Viewer
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP010017211033.aspx
Using Microsoft Office Picture Manager allows you to have a flexible way to manage, edit, and share your pictures.
*Free withWindows XP and is found in the following location: Start menu/All Programs/Microsoft Office/Microsoft Office Tools/ Microsoft Office Picture Manager

Movie Maker for Beginners
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx
A free tool that allows users to import, edit and export movie files.
*Free withWindows XP and is found in the following location: Start menu/All Programs/Accessories/Entertainment/Windows Movie Maker

Survey Monkey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/
SurveyMonkeys basic service is free and allows users to create web based surveys. The survey creator has a choice of how results will be returned including graph or pie chart form.
*Limited to 10 questions and 100 responses per survey

WebMonkey
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/index.html
Advise columns and tutorials span a multitude of topics from the basics of HTML, image manipulation, and animation to Apache/XSSI, ColdFusion and databases.

WinZip
http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm
Windows based compression utility. Use it to save storage space, dramatically reduce e-mail transmission time, and efficiently archive documents.

Illinois Online Network (ION)
"... ION promotes the effective use of networked information technologies to enhance traditional classroom instruction, and to build the foundation for developing, delivering, and supporting courses delivered in a completely online format".
http://www.ion.illinois.edu

EDUCAUSE
"EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. "
http://www.educause.edu