Cool+tools+for+schools

=Cool Tools for Schools=

Here is a list of some web based tools that may be of use for you in your work. You will need to create accounts at most which are free and all can be set to different levels of privacy. Use these tools in conjunction with your online learning spaces to create a powerful online learning, collaborative space/presence.



Sharing files is simple and can be done with only a few clicks.
 * Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set of files.
 * You can see other people's changes instantly.
 * A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox.
 * Control who is able to access shared folders
 * 2GB of online storage for free
 * Sync files of any size or type.
 * Sync Mac and Windows computers



Upload and share your Keynote or PPoint presentations, Word & PDF documents and professional videos on SlideShare for others to access, view or download.



Use Evernote to save your ideas, things you see, and things you like. Then find them all on any computer, phone or device you use. For free. Create or capture on your laptop, mobile or on the web and sync between all devices so you have access to you important info wherever you are.



Bubbl.us is a simple and free web application that lets you brainstorm online, use this to share, collaborate, revise and revisit your work.
 * Create colorful mind maps online
 * 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



EtherPad is the only web-based word processor that allows people to work together in really real time. When multiple people edit the same document simultaneously, any changes are instantly reflected on everyone's screen. The result is a new and productive way to collaborate on text documents, useful for meeting notes, drafting sessions, education, team programming, and more.



Wallwisher is an online wall that can be set up fro people to leave notes/thoughts/ideas etc. A collaborative space for brainstorming, recording ideas etc - great for meetings, planning sessions.



lino is an online web sticky note service that can be used to post memos, to-do lists, ideas, and photos anywhere on an online web canvas that can be shared for a collaborative learning space.



Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes.