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Technologies for teaching, learning and research

Word

Availability: Windows Labs | Faculty/Staff | Download Part of: Microsoft Office Suite Comparable: Google Docs, OpenOffice Microsoft is the standard word processor in the Office Suite.  Though its primary focus is document editing, creation, and annotation, Word also contains some desktop publishing features.  Word is available on the MacOS and Windows platforms.

Read and Write Gold

Availability: Labs | Free download Comparable:  JAWS, Orca Read&Write is a discreet, customizable toolbar that integrates reading, writing, studying, and research support tools with common applications.  The software supports individuals of all ages and abilities with reading and writing, learning disabilities, or learning English.

Handbrake

Availability: Free Download Comparable: Quicktime HandBrake is a tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs.  It is free and open source and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.  Handbrake offers a variety of device presets to convert media to suit your device needs.  For instance, if you had a … Read more