Web_2.0_Tools

=Some of the tools I was introduced to at FETC 2011 in Orlando Florida.=

Instructional Technology
KeepVid http://keepvid.com/  Download and save videos directly from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, Putfile and more. Simply copy and paste url and video downloads.

PollEveryWhere http://www.polleverywhere.com  Audience response system that uses mobile phones, twitter, and the web. Responses are displayed in real-time on gorgeous charts in PowerPoint, Keynote, or web browser. http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTE1NDc4NjE5NTQ

Wolfram Alpha http://www.wolframalpha.com/   Computational Knowledge Engine. Wolfram|Alpha is more than a search engine. It gives you access to the world's facts and data and calculates answers across a range of topics, including science, nutrition, history, geography, engineering, mathematics, linguistics, sports, finance, music. Try examples by topics to explore the possibilites.

khanAcademy http://www.khanacademy.org/  Free video instruction and assessment. Over 2100 instructional videos.

Prezi http://prezi.com  Forget powerpoint. This cloud computing non-linear presentation software is where it is at. Prezi Presentation software.

Workflowy http://workflowy.com  Organize your life with lists that are fluid and in the clouds.

Evernote https://www.evernote.com  I am still learning this, but it looks like both a good place to save research notes in the clouds as well as a way to save pictures, notes and share with others. Have heard lots of positives about Evernote

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Bity.ly http://bit.ly/ <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Shorten and share your links. Create a QR code to share with you kids.

I'm still working on these. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">http://Voice & Message Broadcast Service - Group2call

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Play SCVNGR! It's a game all about going places, doing challenges and earning points.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Online screen recorder for one-click recording on Windows, Mac, or Linux for free.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> PowerPoint Presentations Online - Sliderocket offers an easy way to create & share presentations; gain powerful insights with high security. Try a 14-day free trial today!

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Online Mind Mapping: MindMeister - free web-based collaborative mind mapping tool for brainstorming and project management

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> free online image editing suite

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Convert files

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Wolfram|Alpha is more than a search engine. It gives you access to the world's facts and data and calculates answers across a range of topics, including science, nutrition, history, geography, engineering, mathematics, linguistics, sports, finance, music...

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> CoveritLive: Live Blogging 2.0 - CoveritLive.com is a web based Live Blogging tool that allows you to broadcast live commentary to your readers. Instead of waiting for tomorrow to read what you have to say, they hear from you live...right now! If your goal is to build your online audience, coveritlive.com i s a tool worth a try.