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eTeach
Synopsis
Without offering much automation, eTEACH allows users to move PowerPoint presentations to the web, while retaining animations and high quality slides. It uses a web-based interface, so it is a cross-platform solution.
eTEACH was funded through DoIT's Engage Program and is supported currently by the developers within DoIT's Academic Technology department.
The Good
The program manages to extract PowerPoint slides at very high quality, while retaining animations at low data rates. The author has total control over timing of transitions and titles in the time line (or directly in the xml code that controls the animation). Synchronized video or audio, URL events, layout changes within the presentation and table of content entries allow for a very customized presentation.
The program is free. It is also the only cross-platform solution on our list.
The Bad
Still in development. Not as stable as one might desire. Ongoing support and development has yet to be determined.
| Platform and Delivery Issues | |
|---|---|
Authoring Environment |
Online |
Authoring Platform |
Mac/PC |
Deliver Platform |
Web, Stand-alone computer and CD-ROM |
Accessibility |
Issues remain with screen readers not being able to read button labels. Work is currently being done to make eTeach more accessible. |
Foreign Language |
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| Importing into Presentation Space | |
Importing existing PowerPoint files |
Yes, eTeach will upload PowerPoint files. |
Importing JPEG |
eTeach does not allow for JPEGs to be imported |
Importing PowerPoint with embedded audio |
One must use a conversion tool prior to uploading PowerPoint with existing audio |
Embedding audio in slide |
One cannot embed audio into the slide |
Embedding video in slide |
One cannot embed video into the slide |
Importing Notes |
Any notes within PowerPoint will be processed by eTeach |
| Importing into Lecture Space | |
Importing audio |
An .mp3 files can be imported into eTeach. |
Importing video |
.flv video files can be imported into presenter window. |
Importing reference to streamed media |
A reference to streamed media clips can be uploaded to eTeach. |
Importing / Synchronizing a single audio clip with slides |
One audio clip can be uploaded and used to synchronize with existing slides. |
Importing / Synchronizing multiple audio clips with slides |
Individual audio clips cannot currently be added to eTeach. This is being developed. |
Audio editing |
There is no editing tool included with eTeach |
| Supplemental Materials | |
Instructor Picture |
There is no place for instructor picture |
Instructor Biography |
There is no place for instructor biography |
Importing Documents |
Supporting documents and links can be included with the presentation. These resources can be synchronized on the timeline to appear and disappear. |
Importing Captions |
Captions can imported into the presentations. Captions appear under the video, unlike Breeze and Articulate, where captions are added to the Notes tab. |
| Layout Controls | |
Layout controlled via timeline |
The layout of the player can be changed based on position on the timeline. The focus of the screen can change over the course of the presentation. |
Layout colors adjustable |
There is no way to change colors of the presentation. |
Presentation is the main focus of player |
The presentation space can become the main focus of the player, if desired. |
Lecture space is the main focus of player |
The lecture space can become the main focus of the player, if desired. |
Layout can be defined by user |
The layout can change based on timeline. The overall look and feel of the player cannot be altered. |
| Publishing / Revising Content | |
Web Export |
Content can be exported for web delivery. |
CD Export |
Web export can be burned to a CD outside eTeach |
iPod Export |
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Native format retained for future edits |
Users need to save the exiting PowerPoint and audio/video resources outside eTeach. Changes need to made to content outside eTeach, reloaded into eTeach and the presentation reconstructed. |
Export preserves PowerPoint animations |
No animations are preserved. |
| Support / Availability | |
DoIT Help Desk Support |
No support is provided by the DoIT Help Desk |
Campus Support |
N/A |
Length of Commitment |
DoIT support commitment is until July 2007 |
Supported by AT |
DoIT AT (http://eteach.doit.wisc.edu) |
Supported by Vendor |
N/A |
Price |
Free |
Installation Issues |
Some browser recommendations exist. |
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This site complies with University of Wisconsin - Madison accessibility
policy. |
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