Free Cool Tools for School Support Staff

Free Cool Tools to Increase Productivity

Support Staff Mini ConferenceJune 5, 2013

Martha Bogart

mbogart@csd.org

314-692-1258

FilesConversionStoringSharing

Zamzar.com

•Convert files easily from one file format to another.

•Have a .wmv and want a .mov? This site’s for you!

Dropbox.com

•Download software to your computer•Synchronize files across computers and mobile devices•Files are stored on the cloud•Can share files with others through public folders

Skydrive.com

•Store MS Office files online—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote•Create files online in Skydrive itself with Office Web Apps•Share files with others•Download files from Skydrive

Wetransfer.com

•Send large files over the internet.•Send files to up to 20 people at one time.•Stores files for 2 weeks.•Upload files up to 2 GB.•No registration required.•High upload speed.•Inbuilt Virus scanner.

Web2pdfconvert.com

•Paste URL and PDF file is created•No login•Can download immediately•Can send via email•Can install a PDF button on your browser to instantly create a PDF from a web page

GraphicsPhoto EditingWord Art

Aviary.com

Pixlr.com

•Like a desktop image editor (Photoshop) in a web-based application•Upload photos & begin editing online

Wordle.net

•Generate word clouds from text that you import•The more frequently the word appears in the text, the bigger it appears in the word cloud•Can edit fonts, colors, and backgrounds

Gimp.org

•Open Source software (free)•Download to your computer•Like Photoshop; full featured•Mac and PC versions available

SchedulingCalendarsTo Do ListsProject managementEvent managers

Calendar.google.comShare calendars; must have Google ID

Famundo.comSocial calendar for families, schools, churches

Printablecalendar.caMicrosoft Word calendar templates

Rememberthemilk.com

•Task manager•Has SMART phone app also

Remind101.com•Send text message to groups•No need to know phone numbers•Participants opt in

Doodle.com•Schedule appointments•No registration required

•Project management•Manage tasks & subtasks•Track timesheets•Analyze progress

Zoho.com

Wufoo.com

•Online form builder•Payment integration•Analytics•Prebuilt templates•Can upload files•Use for registrations, etc.

Screencasting/SharingScreen CaptureCreating videos from screen captures

Sharing your screen with remote locations

Screenr.com

•Web-based screen recorder•No software to download•Hit record and start talking into your microphone

Screencast-o-matic.com

• Web-based, or download application

• Maximum time limit 15 minutes

• Publish to YouTube or download flv or mp4 file

Join.me•Share your computer screen with anyone•Download software to your desktop•Start the application; it gives you a number•Tell person you want to share with the number to put in on the website: Join.me

Mind MappingCreate mind maps onlineShare post it notes online

Bubbl.us

•Create mind maps online•Register for a free account or not•Free accounts limited to 3 saved sheets•Educational discounts available

Padlet.comStixy.comLinoit.com

•Create boards with post it notes•Rearrange the notes; categorize them•Posts can be anonymous or not•Can insert a question or prompt

Social BookmarkingLists of bookmarks onlineShared highlighting of web pages

Pictures from saved websites

Livebinder.com

• Create tabbed binders of websites that are grouped together

• Can upload PDFs and Word docs

• View links like pages in a book instead of URLs on a page

• Can email your livebinder

Diigo.com

• Bookmark your favorite URLs and access them online from any computer

• Group URLs into lists

• Create groups to share your URLs with

Pinterest.com

• Virtual pinboard• Allows you to

organize and share things you find on the web

• Can browse pinboards created by other people

• Use pinboards to plan weddings, decorate homes, and share recipes

Professional PagesResumes onlineLink to other professionals with similar jobs

Job postingFind jobs

LinkedIn.com

•Like Facebook for professionals•Create a profile•Upload your resume•Network with colleagues and friends•Find experts and ideas

For FunCreate slogansCreate virtual toursFind wordsHighlight web pages

Sloganizer.net

•Type in topics and slogans will be generated•If you don’t like it, sloganize it again!

Mapwing.com

•Build and share virtual tours•Include digital photos, interactive maps, and comments•Share your tours•Browse a gallery of virtual tours

Bighugethesaurus.com

•Find synonyms, antonyms and rhymes•Get blog post ideas and story plot ideas•Great if you are writing something from scratch

Awesomehighlighter.com

•Highlight portions of a web page that you want to emphasize•Email a link to others so that they can see your highlight•Save parts of the page you are interested in

Thank You!I hope these websites are useful to you.

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