Several years ago, low-threshold applications (LTAs) were all the rage. As the web became more interactive and more producer-driven, little tools and technologies emerged that allowed users to create and share information quickly. Most were free, although a few charged a nominal fee. Popular tools were Jing®, VoiceThread®, and Prezi®. Jing is still free, but both VoiceThread and Prezi have moved to subscription-based models. The rates are quite affordable, and include individual and education options. Prezi also still offers a free basic account.
LTAs were fun to use. I loved them because you could experiment with different ways to present media without making a huge investment. If you didn't like an app, you just abandoned the account. No love lost. Using LTAs is also an easy way to get learners involved in creating media. Again, LTAs are low risk for student use.
Recently, a client asked for a blog post on a learning-related topic. I decided to brush off my LTA info and see what's still available (quite a bit, actually). I was pleased to see that many LTAs have kept up with the times without sacrificing the cheap/free options. Check out the full article here.
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