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Tuesday 20 October 2015

Publishing your files

These  sites offer free resources to publish PDF files as well as slide presentations. In some of them you should register to create an account. 

1. Google Drive

You can use Google Drive to create documents, presentations and forms and then publish them on your blog. Follow the instructions on the video below. 




2. Calameo 






Calaméo is a publishing platform for digital magazines, and interactive publications. It helps you create digital ebooks as well as download free magazines to embed in your blog. You should create a free account first to log in.


Below there is a free magazine downloaded from the site.




Read more publications at Calaméo

This is a document I have created and then published as a flip e-book.


Publish at Calameo
Watch this TUTORIAL to learn how to use it. Click HERE

3. ISSUU

This platform is similar to Calaméo and also requires to sign up before using it. You can upload your publication in any of these formats: word, PDF, Power Point, Open Office. The site will convert it so that you can view it on ISSUU, or copy the embed code to insert it into your blog. 

Check the video to see how to start. 

4. SCRIBD

You need an account to log in. Tutorial here.











This tool is mainly used to create, upload and download presentations and share them on your blog. You need to create an account to access all slideshare features.



Sunday 18 October 2015

Podcasts

START PODCASTING

Here's a list of some free online services that help you create audio messages.

#1 The first gadget is a mobile app called SOUNDCLOUD



You can use your Facebook account to sign in. Then, record your audio on the phone, go to the Soundcloud website , sign in and share your audios with the rest of the world. 


The first website is AUDIOPAL



In just three steps you can create an audio message without an audio software or MP3 player. 
The site offers you three options:










  • 1. Text- to - Speech (TTS) ( the second button on the top menu or T key)
  • Write a message and a voice will read it for you. You can choose the country and the speaker's sex. 
  • 2. Microphone: use your PC mic to record ( the third button)
  • 3. MP3: upload your audio message MP3 file ( the fourth button)



  • #2 The next is VOCAROO 
    This is a voice recording service which also allows you to upload your own recordings. 



    Record music and voice >>


    #3 VOKI helps you create animated audio avatars for your blog. You should register first, it's free. 




    #3 Spreaker helps you create animated audio avatars for your blog. You should register first, it's free. 
    This website is useful to upload music and radio programmes as well as creating your own podcasts. You must register first.