Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Graphic Organizers

bubbl.us
Web Site: http://bubbl.us/
Publisher: bubbl.us
Subject: Graphic Organizer, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: online graphic organizer, web 2.0
Brainstorming, Webbing
Mode: Online Instruction
Abstract: bubbl.us is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to create online graphic organizers.
Type: Free
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Monday, November 1, 2010

Polling

Poll Everywhere
Web Site: http://www.polleverywhere.com
Publisher: Condense
Subject: Online Poll, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: polling, web 2.0
Mode: Online Instruction
Abstract: Polleverywhere is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to poll up to 30 individuals in real time using mobile devices or a web widget.
Type: Free unless you use premium services
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Monday, July 5, 2010

Web Conferencing

TOKBOX
Web Site: http://www.tokbox.com/
Publisher: TokBox, Inc.
Subject: Video Chat, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: video chat, web 2.0
Mode: Online Instruction
Abstract: TokBox is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to connect face-to-face with up to twenty of your colleagues, customers or friends at once.
Type: Free unless you use premium services
Skype
Web Site: http://www.skype.com
Publisher: Skype, Inc.
Subject: Video Chat, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: video chat, web 2.0
Mode: Online Instruction
Abstract: Skype is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to connect face-to-face. You must have version 5.1 to use video conferencing. You may also share a screen or send a text mail or file.
Type: Free unless you use premium services



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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Works Cited and Bibliography Formatter

Bibme
Web Site: http://www.bibme.org/
Publisher: Greenriver Org
Subject: Writing, Annotation, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: writing, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: Bibme will help you keep a list of resources and then allow you to choose the format and download a word file of your MLA or APA citations.
Type: Free
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Digital Music

Jam Studio
Web Site: http://www.jamstudio.com/Studio/index.htm
Publisher: Chord Studio
Subject: Music, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: music, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: JamStudio is a web application that allows users to create, and produce music online. The music can be looped and then saved as an MP3 file to use in other applications.
Type: Free Subscription
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Sketching and Labeling

Otosketch
Web Site: http://sketch.odopod.com/
Publisher: Odopod
Subject: Design, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: design, art, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: Odosketch is a Flash drawing application where you can see a movie of the drawing process after you have saved your drawing.
Type: Free Subscription
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Create Avatar

MyAvatareditor
Web Site: http://www.myavatareditor.com/
Publisher:
Subject: Social Media, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: avatar, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: Myavatareditor is a tool for creating personalized avatars. Users may create and edit personalized avatar characters compatible with Mii™ characters found on the Nintendo® Wii™ The characters can be saved as jpeg files for use on other applications.
Type: Free
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Computational Knowledge Engine

Wolframalpha
Web Site: http://www.wolframalpha.com/
Publisher: Wolfram Alpha LLC
Subject: Knowledge Engine, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: knowledge engine, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: Wolfram|Alpha's makes all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone. They collect and curate all objective data; implement every known model, method, and algorithm; and make it possible to compute whatever can be computed about anything.
Type: Free
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Create Podcasts

Phone.io
Web Site: http://drop.io/home/phone
Publisher: drop.io
Subject:  Social Media, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: podcast, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: Phone.io  has phone numbers you can use for voicemails or conference calls, and you can save the records as mp3s.  You can embed your audio in other sites, download it, or push it out to RSS or iTunes. If you're into social networks, you can also share it via Facebook or Twitter, and of course, you can share the Drop.io drop itself.
Type: Free Subscription

Vocaroo
Web Site: http://www.vocaroo.com/
Publisher: Tagul
Subject: Voice Recording
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: Voice recording, email
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Vocaroo isVocaroo is a new service for sending voice messages across the interwebs. 
Type: Free
Gcast
Web Site: http://www.gcast.com
Publisher: GarageBand Records
Subject: Instructional Tools, Social Media, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: podcast, web 2.0
Mode: Tool
Abstract: Gcast is a tool for creating and hosting podcasts and personal broadcasting. Users may upload saved MP3 recordings, add files to a playlist, or record by phone. The basic service is free but a subscription fee is required to podcast by phone.
Type: Free Subscription
Cinchcast
Web Site: http://www.cinchcast.com
Publisher: Cinchcast, Inc.
Subject: Micro Podcasts, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: podcasts, web 2.0
Mode: Online Instruction
Abstract: Cinchcast is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to create a micro podcast or create a threaded audio discussion.
Type: Free unless you use premium services
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Screen Capture

Jing Project
Web Site: http://www.jingproject.com
Publisher: TechSmith
Subject: Instructional Tools, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: screen capture, screencast, web 2.0
Mode: Instructional Tools, Authoring / Design Tool
Abstract: Jing Project is a screen capture and screencasting tool. There is a detailed help center full of information on using the program. The Jing Project Blog (http://blog.jingproject.com) provides up-to-date information, uses, and how-to tips.
Type: Free Open Source Download
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Screen Recordings



Screenr
Web Site: http://screenr.com
Publisher: Articulate Global, Inc.
Subject: Instructional Tools, Web 2.0
Audience: secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: screencast, screen capture, web 2.0
Mode: Tool, Authoring / Design Tool
Abstract: Screenr is a web-based tool for creating screencasts. Screenr publishes screencasts in Flash format and may be shared via Twitter, YouTube or elsewhere on the web.
Type: Free
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Word Clouds

Tagul
Web Site: http://tagul.com
Publisher: Tagul
Subject: Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Graphics & Image Editing
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: words, word clouds, graphic design, tag clouds
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Tagul is a tool for generating tag clouds from text or a URL. All words in a Tagul cloud are tagged and each tag is linked with a URL. Completed word clouds may be embedded in a blog or website and may serve as navigation units.
Type: Free

Tagxedo
Web Site: http://www.tagxedo.com
Publisher: Hardy Leung
Subject: Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Graphics & Image Editing
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: words, word clouds, graphic design
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Tagxedo is a tool for generating word clouds from text, giving greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. Users may customize colors, fonts, text direction, cloud shape and more. Completed clouds may be saved as an image and shared with others.
Type: Free

Wordle
Web Site: http://www.wordle.net
Publisher: Jonathan Feinberg
Subject: Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Graphics & Image Editing
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: words, word clouds, graphic design
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Wordle is a tool for generating "word clouds" from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. The clouds may be tweaked with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images may be printed, posted to a blog or website, or saved to the Wordle gallery for sharing.
Type: Free
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Timeline Software

Timeglider
Web Site: http://timeglider.com/
Publisher: Mnemograph LLC
Subject: The Arts - Timelines, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: timeline, web 2.0
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Timeglider is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to use the web-based timeline software for creating and sharing history and project planning.
Type: Free
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Digital Storytelling


Glogster
Web Site: http://www.glogster.com
Publisher: Glogster
Subject: The Arts - Visual Arts, Graphics & Image Editing, Web 2.0
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: glog, poster, web 2.0
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Glogster is a web 2.0 platform that allows users to upload videos, text, photos, audio and more to create a unique interactive poster. The Glogster edu version (http://edu.glogster.com) allows teachers to create a master account and integrate student accounts. All edu accounts are private.
Type: Free
Xtranormal
Web Site: http://www.xtranormal.com
Publisher: Xtranormal Technologies Inc.
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: animation, video, movies, digital storytelling, storyboard
Mode: Exploration, Multimedia
Abstract: Xtranormal is a multimedia production tool that allows anybody to create an animated movie. Users may choose from a selection of background images, music, characters, actions, facial expressions and more to customize their movies. How-to video tutorial may be found at: http://technogogy.org.uk/xtranormal1/xtranormal1.mov
Type: Free



Panraven
Web Site: http://www.panraven.com
Publisher: Panraven, Inc.
Subject: Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Multimedia, Graphics & Image Editing
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: digital storytelling, photo editing
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: Panraven is a digital storytelling site. Users upload photos to create personalized digital stories. Stories may be shared with friends or published to the site. In addition to sharing stories online, users may also order hard-bound printed versions of their stories.
Type: Free

Capzles
Web Site: http://capzles.com
Publisher: Capzles
Subject: Multimedia, Cross Curricular, Instructional Tools, Social Media, Web 2.0
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: timeline, multimedia, social media, digital storytelling, web 2.0
Mode: Creative Activity, Authoring / Design Tool, Multimedia
Abstract: Capzles blends storytelling, timelines, and social networking as users create media-rich timelines combining video, images, blogs, and audio. Completed capzels are published on the Capzels site and may distributed to others via email, social networking sites, or embedding into blogs or websites.
Type: Free

Dvolver moviemaker
Web Site: http://www.dfilm.com/live/moviemaker.html
Publisher: Dvolver
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12)
Focus / Topic: animation, video, movie, digital storytelling
Mode: Tool, Multimedia
Abstract: Dvolver moviemaker is a simple way to create animations and movies. Users pick the background, characters, and soundtrack and add original dialogue.
Type: Free

Digital Films MovieMaker
Web Site: http://www.digitalfilms.com
Publisher: Impulse Communications, Inc.
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12)
Focus / Topic: animation, video, movie, digital storytelling
Mode: Multimedia, Tool
Abstract: Digital Films MovieMaker is a simple way to create animations and movies. Users choose a background scene, characters, and animated actions and add dialog, introduction, and ending credits.
Type: Free

CAST UDL Book Builder
Web Site: http://bookbuilder.cast.org
Publisher: CAST
Subject: Assistive Technology, Language Arts - Reading, Language Arts - Writing (includes Spelling), Special Needs
Audience: preschool-kindergarten, primary (1-3), elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), teacher
Focus / Topic: universal design, storytelling, digital storytelling, books, e-books
Mode: Tool
Abstract: The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Book Builder is a site for creating, reading, and sharing digital books. Books may be designed with text, images and audio and may contain a linked glossary and "coaches" to help students along. Detailed resources, ideas, and tips are available on the site.
Type: Free
GoAnimate
Web Site: http://goanimate.com
Publisher: GoAnimate
Subject: The Arts - Visual Arts, Multimedia
Audience: middle (7-9), secondary (9-12)
Focus / Topic: animation, video, digital storytelling
Mode: Creative Activity
Abstract: GoAnimate enables users to create animated stories using existing characters, backgrounds, props, music, and sound effects.
Type: Free

Memoov
Web Site: http://memoov.com
Publisher: Memoov
Subject: Multimedia
Audience: elementary (4-6), middle (7-9), secondary (9-12), college, adult, teacher
Focus / Topic: animation, video, digital storytelling
Mode: Tool, Creative Activity
Abstract: Memoov allows users to create and share animated videos using background images, characters, and objects. The program features character personalization, audio recording, and a timeline-based animation method. The content development platform enables animators and designers to create and upload characters, backgrounds, and objects.
Type: Free
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