Web+2.0

Free Web 2.0 Tools

Here are a few "free" tools that I have found and like. You might also find more to add to this list. Explore and have fun trying out new things. If you have a suggestion to add to this list send it to me at: Rita_Partridge@wayland.k12.ma.us

**Blogging** **Edublogs**- Simply create, manage and moderate blogs for all your students with a minimum of fuss. []

** Image Sites- Creative Commons Resources ** Most of the media in these collections are attached to //generous// copyright licensing. Though you may not need to ask permission to use them when publishing on the Web for educational purposes, you should //**cite**// http://copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com/ Same wiki, different page of links that point you to places to create images. http://copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com/Image+generators+and+clipart
 * Blogspot**-
 * Copyright-Friendly and //Copyleft// Images and Sound (Mostly!) for Use in Media Projects and Web Pages, Blogs, Wikis, etc.-**
 * Note: always check individual licensing notices before publishing on the Web or broadcasting!** or attribute these images to their creators unless otherwise notified! If you see any copyright notices on these pages, read them for further instructions.
 * Image Generators and Clipart- **

Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through content under each type of license. []
 * Flickr Creative Commons Pool-**

Just go to the web site, enter a phrase, and it will generate a logo based on images in flickr of just letters and numbers. While on the site, you can click different letters to swap out individual letters. [|http://www.flickr.com/photos/cogdog/265662083] **Math** **Google SketchUp-** Create, modify and share 3-D models. []
 * Flickr Spell** -

** Painting ** []
 * Sumopaint** -A cool online paint program. You don't need an account to save.


 * Zwinky -** Turn yourself into a cartoon (PC only)
 * [|http://www.zwinky.com]

Photo-Editing ** []
 * Aviary**- Photo editing, logos, web templates, filters, color palettes, screen capture and more. Does many things some adobe tools do, but this is free.

GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as [|photo retouching], image composition and [|image authoring]. Schedule an event such as a board meeting, business lunch, conference call, family reunion, movie night, or any other group event. []
 * Gimp**
 * Polls**
 * Doodle** - Easy way to poll common meeting times.

Create custom polls and surveys to embed in any web page. Results displayed in a graph. [|http://polldaddy.com]
 * PollDaddy** -

** Radio ** A new kind of Radio Station that plays only the type of music you love. [] ** Slideshows ** Animoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique video pieces from your photos, video clips and music. Fast, free and shockingly easy. []
 * Pandora -**
 * Animoto**-

Turn any photo into a talking cartoon. [|http://blabberize.com]
 * Blabberize** -

** Social Bookmarking **
 * Diigo

Delicious**



Timelines ** Create timelines and share them on the web. []
 * Timetoast-**

** Videos ** Upload images, PowerPoint slides, documents or video clips and add comments by microphone, telephone, audio file, text or video. [|http://www.voicethread.com]
 * Voicethread** -

** Websites- for teachers and others **
 * Google Sites**-

We have given away over 230,000 wikis for K-12 education. Learn more and [|create your own classroom wiki today]. http://www.wikispaces.com/
 * Wikispaces**-

Writing Tools Flip Book tool** - sugessted by Mindy Johol** [] **
 * PB Works**-

Create colorful, graphical 'word clouds' from text that you provide. Apply custom layouts, fonts and colors. Super cool.
 * Wordle** - []

Create a collaborative document that you can share with anyone by sending them the URL and password.
 * Writeboard -** []

**§ More Tools not sorted by subject just yet!!**

> Calendar application that includes to-do list, phone reminders, sharing and many other features. > "Turn your photos into incredible artwork with one click." > Free online file storage. Organize and share files. Access from anywhere. Embed "box of files" into any website. > Collaborative concept mapping tool (like an online version of Inspiration). > Create a digital "poster wall" to share images, text, music, video and links. This is not your Mama's book report! > Digital jigsaw puzzles - upload your own photos, graphics or scanned artwork. > Easily create drag-and-drop newsletters, scrapbooks and flyers using your own photos and ready-made templates. > Create interactive books using original photos or artwork. > Edit digital photos in your browser. > Create custom comic strips using your own or Flickr Creative Commons photos. > Create and share interactive study materials. Keep track of your progress automatically. > Clip and share portions of web pages in an easy-to-use visual format. Great for collecting, organizing and sharing resources on specific topics. > Upload and share Powerpoint presentations in an embeddable format. > Easy to use to-do list. Add items, sort them, share them, check them off as you complete them. > Create and share your own comic strips using an array of characters, settings and custom speech balloons. > Create a drag-and-drop website in minutes -- no technical expertise necessary! > Create colorful, graphical 'word clouds' from text that you provide. Apply custom layouts, fonts and colors. Super cool. > Create a collaborative document that you can share with anyone by sending them the URL and password. > "If you can type, you can make a movie!" Use characters, backgrounds, props, sound effects and animation tools to turn your script into an animated movie.
 * **30boxes** - http://30boxes.com
 * **BeFunky** - []
 * **Box.net** - [|http://www.box.net]
 * **Gliffy** - []
 * **Glogster EDU** - []
 * **JigZone** - []
 * **LetterPop** - http://letterpop.com/
 * **MixBook** - [|http://www.mixbook.com]
 * **Picnik** - []
 * **Pikistrips** - [|http://pikistrips.com]
 * **Quizlet** - []
 * **SimplyBox** - []
 * **SlideShare** - [|http://www.slideshare.net]
 * **Ta-da List -** []
 * **ToonDoo** - []
 * **Weebly** - [|http://weebly.com]
 * **Wordle** - []
 * **Writeboard -** []
 * **Xtranormal** - []