Here are some free sites and programs that I find interesting or useful. For teachers, if you have trouble using the site/program at school, let me know and we'll get the problem fixed. :) If you use any you think I should add, just drop me a line.
Program | Description | Link | Cost |
For the classroom | |||
Bubbl.us | Brainstorming concept mapping program | Free | |
Slideshare | You can store and tag your own presentation or view others. | Free | |
Timetoast | Make an interactive timeline or view others | Free | |
Prezi | Presentation program but unlike PowerPoint, it’s non-linear | Free/paid | |
GeoGebra | Download math software for learning and teaching | Free | |
CamStudio | Download and record onscreen actions and narration | Free | |
Screentoaster | Record your onscreen actions, works online | Free | |
Screenr | Record you onscreen actions, works online | Free/paid | |
GeoGreeting | A cool way to say “hi” | Free | |
Image Chef | Cool picture templates to personalize to use or share | Free | |
Newspaper Clipper | Create a newspaper to download and share | Free | |
For the kids and you | |||
Wordle | Takes text and makes a graphical representation. Most used words are larger. | Free | |
Glogster | Interactive poster creation program | Free | |
Quizlet | Make your own flashcards or use someone elses | Free | |
Hot Potatoes | Download and create 6 different kinds of exercises to upload | Free | |
Wittie | Where students can make a wiki | Free | |
Jottit | Create a wiki site without an email address | Free | |
Online learning environments | |||
Edmodo | Post and collect assignments, even grade online | Free | |
PBWorks | Wiki program for education | Free/paid | |
Udutu | Create an online course or content | Free/paid | |
Moodle | Create an online course or content | Free but pay for hosting | |
For personal | |||
Online storage | |||
Dropbox | Sync up to 2GB free across computers by dragging and dropping | Free 2GB/ paid | |
Sugarsync | Similar to dropbox but with a different interface | Free 5GB/ paid | |
Skydrive | 25GB of online storage from Microsoft | Free | |
Box | 5GB free online storage | Free | |
Portable Apps Suite | Take programs with you via flash drive to use on others’ computers | Free | |
Organize your life | |||
diigo | An annotation tool. Share info across computers and with friends | Free | |
Evernote | Create notes, take screenshot and access across computers or on your phone | Free | |
Internet Browsers and aids | |||
Firefox | An alternative to IE with many add-ons to make a different browsing experience | Free | |
Google Chrome | A streamlined browser with “lightening speed” | Free | |
Tiny.url | Shorten those long URLs here | Free | |
Fur.ly | Shorten multiple URLs at once. All will open when clicked | Free | |
Pictures and Sound | |||
Picasa | Organize and edit photos | Free | |
Picnik | Online photo editing | Free/paid | |
Audacity | Great audio editor for podcasts or music. Add’l download to make mp3 | Free | |
Animoto | Create videos from pictures | Free for 30 secs. | |
Keepvid | Save and download youtube videos | Free | |
Zamzar | Converts files & videos | Free | |
Scribd | Document hosting and sharing | Free | |
alternativeto.net | Find a substitute program for a popular one | Free | |
Video Lan Client | Plays most audio and video files without the pesky Windows Media Player error messages | Free | |
Sugarsync now has a free trial which rolls to a paid subscription.
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