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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

The 30-day Technology Challenge

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The challenge is over.


And the Winners Are...



Webtools for the Classroom


Day 1

kerpoor

Kerpoof Studio (http://www.kerpoof.com/) This is a kid friendly tool for students to create original artwork, stories, greeting cards, and animated movies. A lesson plan and classroom ideas sessions are to get you started. Check out the lesson plan/classroom idea sessions and the newsletter archive. Be sure to sign up to receive the free Kerpoof's electronic newsletter.


 Day 2

storybird

Storybird (http://storybird.com) A fun collaborative way for creating stories. You can explore ready made themes or get inspired by the collection in the public library.



  

Day 3

animoto

Animoto (http://animoto.com/education) Bring your next classroom lesson to life by capturing photos, videos, and text in a slick slideshow.


Day 4

glogster

Glogster (http://edu.glogster.com) Poster yourself - create an interactive multimedia poster, known as a glog that includes graphics, text, video, and audio.


Day 5

Letterpop

LetterPop (http://letterpop.com/) Create your next newsletter with these eye popping templates. Go ahead, give it a try!


Day 6

bubbl.us
Bubbl.us
(https://bubbl.us/) Sketch out your ideas with this mapping tool, print it or share it with others.


Day 7

Wordle
Wordle (http://wordle.net ) Generate word clouds with your own text. It's easy and fun!


Day 8

Tagxedo

Tagxedo (http://www.tagxedo.com ) Take word clouds a step further with this tool!


Day 9

print

Print What You Like (http://www.printwhatyoulike.com/) It is time to go green! This tool allows you to print only what you want from a website. No more wasted paper. Yeah!!!


Day 10

sumo
SumoPaint (www.sumopaint.com ) Paint program very similar to PhotoShop Elements.


Day 11

prezi

Prezi (http://www.prezi.com ) Try using this tool for your next presentation. It's fun and very easy to use.


Day 12

ww

Wallwisher (http://www.wallwisher.com ) An electronic bulletin board where you can post announcements, use it to brainstorm ideas, or keep notes.


Day 13

cartoon

Cartoonize.net (http://www.converttocartoon.com/ ) Cartoon yourself in one click.


Day 14

voicethread

VoiceThread (http://ed.voicethread.com/ ) Share your videos, images, documents and audio files with others.


Day 15

ourstory

Our Story (http://www.ourstory.com ) Capture stories, photos, and videos on a collaborative timeline.


Day 16

blabberize

Blabberize (http://blabberize.com/ ) Be a blabber and turn any photo into a talking one!


Day 17

poll

Poll Everywhere (http://www.polleverywhere.com/ ) Next time you need to poll your parents, try this tool. It's easy and you can collect your data in real time.


Day 18

capzles

Capzles (http://www.capzles.com/ ) Create an interactive online timeline with photos, text, music, audio, videos and even access to documents. This is a great tool for storytelling.


Day 19

voki

Voki (http://www.voki.com ) Create an animated avatar with speech.


Day 20

storyjumper

Storyjumper (http://www.storyjumper.com/ ) Storyjumper is a great tool for the classroom. The classroom edition is designed to help teachers manage stories created by students.


Day 21

photopeach

PhotoPeach (http://www.photopeach.com ) Tell your story with this online slideshow. Viewers will be able to leave you a comment at the end of the presentation.


Day 22

googledocs

Google Docs (http://docs.google.com ) Create and share your work online and access your documents from anywhere. Manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, surveys, and more all in an easy environment.


Day 23

webspiration

My Webspiration (http://www.mywebspiration.com ) This is the online version of Inspiration, a visual thinking, learning, and collaborative tool.


Day 24

smilebox

Smilebox (http://www.smilebox.com ) Create amazing greeting cards, scrapbooks, slideshows, birthday cards, and more using your photos, videos, and music.


Day 25

toondoo

ToonDoo (http://www.toondoo.com/ ) Make your own comic with this cartoon creator tool.


Day 26

kidblog

Kidblog (http://kidblog.org/home.php) A blog designed just for kids and teachers.


Day 27

xtra

xTranormal for Education (http://edu.xtranormal.com/ ) Create your movie online and share with friends.


Day 28

museumbox

Museum Box (http://www.museumbox.com ) This virtual museum box allows you to include electronic artifacts of images, text, links, sound and video placing them in a content box.


Day 29

vimeo

Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/ ) A video-sharing website you upload, share, and view videos.


Day 30

digimi

Digimi (http://www.digimi.com ) Create your own super cool avatar.


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