You will need the following hardware for the AMTP:

* a PC (desktop, tablet, or laptop)

*  Suggested: an inexpensive microphone

You will need the following in terms of Web access:

* an internet connection (hopefully a cable connection or DSL)

You will need the following software:

*Microsoft Explorer

*Audacity (free): http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

*Free Trial of Camtasia- 30 days: http://www.techsmith.com/download/trials.asp

*A RSS News Feed Reader (Aggregator).  I suggest you get a Google Account and use Google Reader: http://www.google.com/reader/

*iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

*Vernier Logger Lite or Logger Pro Software (Your instructor will make sure you get this.)