This document discusses potential tech tools for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to invest in, including desktop capturing software, virtual learning communities, virtual desktops, and web conferencing. Specifically, it recommends investing in Camtasia Relay for desktop capturing, Desire2Learn for online student lounges, XenDesktop for virtual desktop infrastructure, and GoToMeeting for web conferencing. The costs range from $ for some tools to $$$ for virtual desktop solutions.

1. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Tech Tools to Invest In
Jim Schultz, Systems Administrator

2. Tech
Investments
- Desktop Capturing (Camtasia Relay) (Demo)
- Student Lounge (Desire2Learn)
- Virtual Desktops (XenDesktop)
- Web Conferencing (GoToMeeting) (Demo)

3. Desktop Capturing
- Camtasia Relay
- Record Desktop and send instant video to
anyone. Great for “How To” videos and
asynchronous presentations
- Investment Cost: $$

4. Camtasia Relay

5. Camtasia Relay
 Example: http://relay.uwm.edu

6. Student Lounge
- Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Moodle
- Allow for students to talk online about their
course experience, share advice, etc.
- Investment Cost: $

7. Desire2Learn

8. Virtual
Desktops
- VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
- Citrix XenDesktop, Vmware View
- Allows students to access paid software for
free, from anywhere, and on any device
- Investment Cost: $$$

9. XenDesktop

10. Web
Conferencing
- GoToMeeting
- Meet with online students
- Use audio, video, and share desktop
- Record sessions for later viewing
- Meet 1-on-1 or small groups
- Investment Cost: $

11. GoToMeeting

12. GoToMeeting
 Example: http://GoToMeeting.com