Jet Audio

JetAudio Basic is a relatively new free program that plays and converts multiple audio and video file formats. This conversion ability is especially important when you want to compress and “shrink” the size of your files for upload to your course web site. It comes with an audio CD burning utility, an equalizer, and a utility for tagging and renaming your mp3 files. Its customizable interface allows you to change the skin on the player and make adjustment to suite your tastes. For the music lover in you, there is even a database with lyrics to many songs. It also has an alarm clock – a feature that may be nice to have, but doesn’t really fit in with the other features. (Be careful when you download to not designate it as your default player, unless that is your intent. )

For more information on this free utility, navigate to: http://www.jetaudio.com/products/jetaudio/

Skype

Skype is a phone call via your computer. Very easy to set up - you'll need a computer, internet access and a microphone. If your computer has a built in video camera or if all parties have a webcam - you can video chat as well.

Go to skype.com to download their free software.

http://www.skype.com/

Here is a tutorial showing you step by step how to get started:

http://www.roch.edu/dept/et/articulate/skype/player.html