I worked on finding software today. My goal was to find a tool to help me create my own web pages, without learning tons of technical jargon. I tried to use Netscape Composer for another class, and completed enough to get by, but didn't really like my result. I intend to create one for my students, and will build one for my second job. This seemed like a really good time to try one. I chose More Motion Web Express 3.3. CNET gave it 5 stars, but average users were in the 3 range. The initial file was a bit large, over 10 megs, but downloaded in zipped format pretty quickly. I'll install it this evening and start to see what it can do.
I had thought that photo editing would be nice and planned to try the GIMP, as I no longer have a workable Photoshop program. The problem is that I'm still running 98 on a computer that I built for myself way back in 99. GIMP requires a newer OS.
If the MMWE 3.3 turns out to be a toad, I'll try the Flick-R that was recommended by a family member. I guess sending a BUNCH of pictures to people at one time doesn't always go over so well! This one would also be useful to me, and could have a fun and purposeful use for my students.
I'll post more when I know more.
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I don't have a lot of experience in this area other than an exercise in a previous class, but one of my colleagues suggests geocities:
http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/learn2/HowItWorks4_Free.html
He tells me that it is relatively user friendly and free of charge. I would imagine the free part might equate to a limitation on features that you could use, but I don't know that for sure.
I hope you can find a good hosting site. I'll be interested to hear about your success.
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