Additional Website Components

There are many additional components that are available for your course website that are independent of FrontPage. These components can serve to extend the functionality and usability of your website, and make it a truly "interactive" experience.

There are many additional components that have been researched by Instructional Technology Services. They have been grouped by genre below. Simply click on the link in the "Genre" column to access the desired resources.

Genre	Description
Digital Imaging	Learn how to generate impressive "still" graphics from a number of sources. This section includes information on using optical scanners, digital cameras, and OCR [optical character recognition] software.
Digital Video	Learn how to use and develop high quality, full motion video that can either be delivered over the Web or through a more conventional medium [such as PowerPoint].
Digital Audio	Learn how to create digital audio clips that can either be used across the Web or through a more conventional medium [such as PowerPoint].
Streaming Media	Explore the possibilities of having fully functional audio and video applications play instantly over the World Wide Web!
Data Gathering Tools	Use available technologies to gather data from your users. Specifically, learn how to generate web based forms and set up online file sharing spaces.
Online Discussion Tools	Set up and maintain online discussions using a number of convenient and easy-to-use tools. This section includes information regarding the use of threaded discussion boards and e-mail distribution lists.
Web Based Animation Tools	Learn how to create impressive and effective animated modules that seamlessly incorporate themselves into your existing web site.
Miscellaneous	Any additional technologies that do not fit well into another genre can be found here. Information regarding online language translation and online voting systems can be found in this section.