OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Training & Documentation

Self Help Documents: Emerging Technologies

OTS is pleased to offer the following PDF publications and Flash movie tutorialsas self-help technology resources for the Towson University community. (For other non-profit use please refer to our copyright information.) To open a publication or play a movie tutorial, click on its title. If your browser does not properly display the publication, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Reader. If your browser does not properly display the movie, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Flash Player. To search this page for a specific word or phrase, press Ctrl-F.
	Gabcast This document describes how to use Gabcast, a service that allows you to record audio files and create a podcast using phone or voice over internet protocol (VoIP).
	Web 2.0 Learn about Web 2.0 and popularized web applications such as YouTube, del.icio.us, and Flickr.
	WordPress: Creating Your Blog Learn how to create a blog using WordPress.
	WordPress: Blogroll This document provides instructions on how to manage and create blog rolls. Note: A blogroll is a listing of web sites that appear as links on your blog.
	WordPress: Creating Post in Your Blogs Learn how to add post to your blog.
	WordPress: Creating Pages Learn how to add a static page to your blog.
	WordPress: Designing Your Blog Learn how to design your blog.
	Blogs and Podcasts: Using WordPress and Gabcast for Personal Broadcasting Learn how to incorporate a podcast in your blog using Gabcast and WordPress.
	del.icio.us This document describes del.icio.us, a social bookmarking web site.
	Youtube Overview This document introduces users to the free video sharing website Youtube, where users can view, upload and share video clips
	Second Life This document will walk you through the steps to create your online persona (avatar) in the virtual world, Second Life.