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Digital Humanities: Tools for Use in the Classroom

Recommended Tools for Creating Digital Humanities Projects

Most tools were chosen for their ease of use and for being browser based (no download needed). While we will try our best to help you in using these resources, specialized training, customization and support is not guaranteed.

Directories of Digital Humanities Tools

Digital Humanities Tools- MIT Libraries
A great list of digital humanities tools.
DH Toy Chest
Digital Humanities Resources for Project Building

Video and Audio Editors

iMovies
An easy fast way to make short movies and trailers. Small fee for app. Download required. For iOS or Mac.
Movie Maker 10
Free tool to create and edit movies and slide shows. Download required. For Windows.
Audacity
Free, open source sound and audio editor. Download required. For Mac or PC.

Text Analysis

Word Art
Create unique word cloud images from URLs or entered text.
Jason Davies’ Word Cloud Generator
Create a word cloud by URL or by entering text.

Digital Storytelling and Timelines

Bubbl.us
Mind-mapping and brainstorming tool. Can save up to 3 mind maps for free.
Google Maps for Education
Training and other information for using Google Maps in educational settings.
Timetoast
Another easy to use timeline creator. Free version does include ads.
Timeline JS3
A little more complicated, but makes beautiful timelines.

Photos, Presentations, Posters, and Websites

Pixlr
One of the most popular free photo editing apps . Available as a web app or a download.
Canva
Online simple graphic design tool for making posters and presentations. Requires registration but available for free.
Padlet
Another free site to create images and posters.
Weebly
Easy and fast website creator. Requires registration, but free to use.

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