Current Technologies of The Research Animal Resource Center

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is a premier cancer center located on the east coast of the United States. The company is dedicated to remarkable patient care, research, and prominent educational programs. The ultimate goal is to find a cure for cancer. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is comprised of multiple departments/centers to help in achieving this goal. The Research Animal Resource Center of MSKCC is one of the many centers to aid in finding a cure.

The Research Animal Resource Center currently uses a plethora of technologies to teach and train new research scientists. Below is a chart of technologies the company uses and definitions.

Current Technologies
Camtasia	Screen Recording Program. Often used to record and add audio to PowerPoint Presentations. These PowerPoint recordings are then posted to the website for learner viewing.
SnagIt	Screen capture program. SnagIt allows pictures to be taken of the current screen or webpage. This program is used to set up demonstrations.
Lectora	Lectora is a program that combines PowerPoint presentations, Camtasia, and SnagIt to create interactive programs for learners.
Windows Live Movie Maker	Allows creation and editing  of video.
PowerPoint	Most of the classes are provided and prepared in PowerPoint presentations. This is both beneficial for students and instructors.
E-mail	Form of communication between instructors and learners (investigators).
Digital Camera	Used to take still pictures for Camtasia and Lectora.
Camcorder	Camcorders are used to capture images, material, or information that will help students in the learning process.
Computers	Basically, all of the programs and technology RARC uses are through computers.
Laser Pointers	Laser Pointers direct students’ attention to the desired material in presentations.
Digital Projectors	Presenting PowerPoint at live presentations. Digital projectors are also used for review of the Camtasia and Lectora modules.