Useful Web ToolsGoogle Reader - syndicated feed reader that lets users have information pushed to them from sources of interest as well as create web pages to share stories Google Custom Search - create custom designed search engines that search only those sites you select Blogger - free blogging tool that available through Google Del.icio.us - a social bookmarking site that lets users keep their bookmarks online so they are accessible from any computer and also lets them share them with other users and makes others' bookmarks searchable via tagging Library Thing - online cataloging and book sharing site that lets users share titles and interests Flickr - the online photo sharing site lets users create slideshows and collections as well as search the collections of others Puzzlemaker - Discovery School's puzzle creator lets users make a wide range of puzzles for free Poll Builder - Center for History and New Media offers several free tools to educators, such as this simple online polling device Survey Builder - Another CHNM resource, this free surveying tool lets you gather responses to assess various kinds of information Web Scrapbook - This CHNM application makes it easy to gather together various web materials (pictures, quotations, and web pages with annotations) by individuals or groups Gliffy - free online design tool that lets you create organizational charts, flowcharts, floor plans and diagrams (a more advanced version is available for purchase) Bubbl.us - free online brainstorming software (a more advanced version is available for purchase) Meebo - instant messaging software that does not require downloading but can be run through a browser Remember the Milk - an online reminder service and task manager that will help you keep track of your to do lists as well as create shared activity and to do lists with others Wikia - an online wiki community in which users can create open wikis without downloading software Created February 15, 2008 |