Learning outcomes…

• Incorporate free online tools and apps into your daily practice

• Discover other free online resources to offer better service and enhance productivity

Phrase Express…

Phrase Express• Generate scripts for emails• Create shortcuts• Expand abbreviations• Automate repetitive tasks

Tomato timer…

Tomato Timer

YouCanBook.Me…

YouCanBook.Me• Online booking system• Connects to Google Calendar or iCloud

Calendar • Very generous free version• Embedding and widgets

If you rely on MS Outlook…PC Users:• gSyncitMac Users:• Outlook 2016 for Mac does not support CalDav at the moment

Poll Everywhere…

Poll Everywhere • Online polls

• Alternative to clickers

• Texting, website, or Twitter

• Free version for higher education, K-12

• Free very limited version for non-profits

• One poll at a time

Surfly…

Bubbl.us…

Bubbl.us• Concept mapping

• Data visualization

• Limited free version (workarounds)

• Easy to use

• Can be exported as JPEG

• Free version only allows for 3 simultaneous maps → 10 Minute Mail

Down for everyone?

Down for everyone or just me?

What the font?

What the font?

Print-friendly…

Print-friendly

Manuals lib…

Manuals lib

Pocket…

Pocket

Padlet…

http://bit.ly/mcgillresourcebewithyou

Padlet

Where to find more tools…

Where to find more tools• Mashable

• Business magazines: Entrepreneur, Forbes, etc.

• Trade journals

• Onlinefreetools.com