Tag: Free

Inform7

Inform7 is the latest version of Inform, a digital storytelling platform for creating interactive fiction in an easy to understand way. No coding experience is necessary. FREE.

TextAdventures.co.uk

TextAdventures.co.uk: a repository for interactive literature and text games created using Quest or Squiffy, open source tools for creating interactive fiction. FREE.

Pixton

Pixton: An online tool which allows drag-and-drop creation of storyboards and comics. Allows for collaboration and available on both Android and iOS. FREE.

Tropy

Tropy: research photo management software that allows you to organize your digital images in collections and boxes, tag, annotate them, and export your research files. FREE.

Spinner Wheel

Spinner Wheel Spinner Wheel is a random selection spinner tool which allows you to add multiple wheels on the same tab. You can add up to eight wheels that can be spun independently or simultaneously.

Kaltura Capture

Kaltura Capture: This is a screen-recording software native to NYU Stream. Using this software requires the user to download a desktop application that they can use to record their screen, themselves, or both simultaneously. Videos captured with the software are hosted in the user’s private NYU Stream Library. This screen recording software has the added …

Express Capture

Express Capture: Is a recording tool found within NYU Stream. This tool allows for members of the NYU community to record video messages. This tool does not allow for screen recording. FREE

Wheel of Names

Wheel of Names: A web-based name-picking tool that allows instructors to randomize orders or make sure everyone participates in a class discussion. Instructors can enter their roster and customize the wheel’s behavior if they would like a name removed after it’s been selected. FREE.

EdWordle

EdWordle: An online word cloud generator that allows you to create unique word clouds through using text and data that you provide the website for analysis. FREE.

Design DB

Design DB is a free database of design resources available online, including design templates, freebies and design assets curated and vetted for quality control. Free.

LiveSlides

LiveSlides is a powerpoint or keynote add-in that enables embedding live content to your slideshow presentations. It works by adding browser capabilities to your presentation software without the look of a browser. Embed content such as web videos, calendars, maps, twitter feeds, polls, quizzes, and others, and present them as live content, activating features such …

Google Jamboard

Google Jamboard: a do-it-all, G-suite integrated whiteboard that can be accessed (for free) via the cloud, or through a native smartboard monitor. Compatible apps for collaboration are available for free for iOS and Android. Free apps and services. Monitor, stylus pen, and eraser: paid.

Google Keep

Google Keep: a browser extension that collects notes, images, and lists on your Google account while you are browsing. You can also dictate—instead of type—notes and set up reminders. Items can be color-coded and labeled for your organization. Integrates with mobile apps (available for iOS and Android). FREE.

The Holocube Room at the Dibner Library

The Holocube: NYU’s Dibner Library has launched a virtual-reality sandbox room called “The Holocube,” which currently houses the HTC Vive Virtual Reality system with a large variety of educational and recreational games to be played on it. Reservations for the Holocube Room will become available on LibCal starting on October 2nd, 2018.

Zeppelin

Zeppelin: a web-based notebook with collaborative features that supports data ingestion, discovery, analytics, and visualization. Zeppelin works seamlessly with SQL, Python, and Spark, and allows plugins for any language/data-processing-backend. FREE.

Comic Master

Comic Master: An online tool which allows drag-and-drop creation of superhero style comics. FREE.

DataViz Project

DataViz Project: an online database of different forms of data visualization categorized by function, family, shape, and input format. Use it for inspiration when creating your own visualization.

Soundcite

Soundcite: developed by Knight Lab, soundcite allows you to easily add inline audio segments to your web text (functioning as hyperlinks). Follow the simple steps to embed a Soundcloud clip (or MP3, M4A, WAV or Ogg audio files hosted on a web server of your choice) and generate a java script code for your text. (Note: …

Citation Style Guides: Some Resources

Here are some guides to help you properly cite your sources: NYU Libraries’ Citation Style Guide NYU Libraries’ How to Cite Data & Statistics The Purdue Online Writing Lab’s comprehensive MLA Style Guide (aka The OWL at Purdue)