Fort Bend ISDEducational Technology

Free tool that can be used for: Assessment, Summarizing, Illustrating and/or Self-reflection

No registration required http://www.wordle.net/create (Do not take students to this site

without this complete address.)

Online text only graphic organizer Ability to collaborate with others on one map Share and work with friends Embed your mind map in your blog or website Email and print your mind map Save your mind map as an image Free but must create an account for full use of all

functions http://bubbl.us

Online Notice Board that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic

160 character limit per post Free – no user registration required but must login with

an email address Share and work with friends or keep private for yourself Embed your Wall in your blog or website Email your Wall’s link Moderate which comments get posted http://www.wallwisher.com/

Online collaboration application that’s centered around the whiteboard

Free but must create an account for full use of all functions

Presentation tool to make stunning presentations

Free teacher and student accounts Public or Private Share with selected individuals Embed your prezi on your blog or

website http://prezi.com/

Presentation tool to make stunning presentations

Free teacher and student accounts Public or Private Share with selected individuals Embed your prezi on your blog or

website http://prezi.com/

Free online photo management and sharing application

Registration with Yahoo email required to upload images

TeachersTeachers can upload images StudentsStudents can search the gallery and

download images – Public domain open to all so must MONITOR students

http://www.flickr.com/

Free online photo management and sharing application

Registration with Yahoo email required to upload images

TeachersTeachers can upload images StudentsStudents can search the gallery and

download images – Public domain open to all so must MONITOR students

http://www.flickr.com/

Free but must subscribe 13 years old or older Add voice to an image Saves image and recording on their

website Can be embedded on a website, wiki, or

blog Private or public - share the link http://blabberize.com/

Much like PhotoStory without voiceover Free for Educators No students under age 13 can use Upload images/ photos that are made into a

video mix automatically Upload audio/music or select from their library Videos are really cool Videos can be embedded http://animoto.com/education

Upload presentations to access from any where in the world with Internet access

Do not need to have PowerPoint installed on the computer to view presentations

Presentation can be made Private or Public

Free but have to register Must be 18 years or older to post http://www.slideshare.net/

Scrapblog uploads your photos Must be 13 years or older Free but must register Video comes from posting on YouTube Includes transitions http://scrapblog.com

Picnik allows for photo editing and effects

No registration required Download photo when complete. http://picnik.com

Students can create VoiceThreads Students view only VoiceThreads

created by Ed.VoiceThread users Add contacts or send messages

Digital storytelling, literature circles, collaboration

Allows for comment moderation Private and public settings http://ed.voicethread.com/#home

Free but must register then set up teacher account

Students must access through the Student Group set up by the teacher

Online multimedia software used to create artwork, cards movies, stories, and more

Postings should be set to be private http://www.kerpoof.com

Online slideshow creator Helps if you understand the layer

concept Creates very quick slideshows 5 GB limit http://www.empressr.com/index.aspx

Free telecommunication tool Must subscribe, set up an account, and

install software on your computer Webcam and mic needed for face-to-

face calls Chat through your Internet connection Simple to use http://www.skype.com