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           ORGANIZATION  TOOLS

GOOGLE DOCS - “an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor that enables you to create, store and share instantly and securely, and collaborate online in real time”

DROPBOX - share or store files on your pc, mobile device, or a web site (syncs your files)

EVERNOTE - share or store ideas, notes and files on pc, mobile device or web site

BUBBLE.US - mind maps and brainstorming tool

MINDMEISTER – collaborate, share or embed maps

WISE MAPPING – free mind mapping tool

GOOGLE MAPS -  web mapping service with satellite imagery



                               BlOGGING and PORTFOLIOS

BlOGGER                                

WORDPRESS    

TUMBLR                                  

WEEBLY

WIKISPACES

                     VIDEO, AUDIO, PHOTO IMAGE EDITORS

YouTube - video sharing website

Vimeo - video sharing website

Flickr - photo sharing

Pinterest - pin images, videos and objects to a pin board

iMovie - create videos, movie trailers and do video editing

Garageband - create original music or podcasts

Audioboo - easy recording and sharing of audio

Audiopal – create recordings through phone, mic, upload

Audacity - free audio editor and recorder

Avery – online audio editor that will record and remix audio clips

Screencast-O-Matic – a quick and easy screencasting tool

Screenr.com – create screencasts - record your screen and voice and share to youtube

Jing – images and videos of what you see on your computer

Voicethread - ”a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents and videos”

Sound Cloud - record and upload music and audio

Soundation – create and remix sound

UJam - make music and sound in minutes for free

Miro – video converter

Podomatic - create or listen to podcasts

Evoca - “make audio recordings – your own voice, phone and Skype interviews and conference calls”

Irfanview - convert, view, scan, slide show

PIXresizer – resizing program for photos great for web and email friendly versions

 GrossOut – add some scary effects to your photos

Capzles  - a multimedia web tool that lets you experience your photos with music, video, blogs, documents and more

iPiccy – free photo editing

Picasa – photo editing and organizing

PicMonkey - create a collage or edit a photo

Bubblesnaps – adding speech bubbles to a picture

Image To Video – convert jpg to video

Sonic Pics – create, record, share and flip each image as you talk

TypoEffects  – create your own word art and cover your photos in text

Sign Generator - is an online widget that allows you to change the letters in various photos of signs


                                      MAKE CONNECTIONS

EPALS – connect with other students around the world

SKYPE – keep in touch, or connect with other classrooms and specialist around the world

OPENSTUDY – students can work together to learn their class material

TAKEITGLOBAL – create or view projects – for teachers and students

WIKISPACES – share lessons and let your students collaborate


                                  IMAGES AND ANIMATION

Animoto - slideshow animation and video creator

Tagxedo - like Wordle, but you can create bigger images

Wordle -  generate word clouds

Chogger - online comics with speech for thought bubbles

Go! Animate – animated lessons for or with your class

Kerpoof – animated comics

Pixton – make comics


                                CARTOONS AND AVATARS

BeFunky - photo editing: “change you picture into an oil painting, vintage polaroids, or pop art”

Cartoonize.net - “convert your photo and picture into a cartoon effect in one click”

WeeWorld Avatars

Girls Games Club Avatars

South Park Avatars

Simpsonify Yourself

Build Your Wild Self (New York Zoo & Aquarium)

Face Your Manga avatars 

Manga Avatars

Meeze Nation

TekTek 

List of Avatar Makers