Here are some of the cool tools I've learned about recently. Please e-mail me if you would like to schedule one-on-one time to implement any of these tools in your classroom.
Cooliris - iPad/iPhone app for sharing pictures
Edcanvas - Create a canvas with documents, PDFs, YouTube videos and more! Sample Edcanvas
Storify - a way to catalogue tweets or social media posts
Evernote - an online notebook that also syncs with an iPad/Android app
Edmodo - an online platform for your classroom or professional development group
Twitter - the best way to stay connected with other educators
Voicethread - a way to create discussion using a powerpoint, PDF, or visual cue
Blubbr.tv - create video quizzes in a snap! (*20 second maximum on clips of video) Sample Blubbr
Teachem - another way to create video quizzes or use in the flipped classroom Sample Teachem
InstakGrok and iCell - science tools
iPadapps4schools and Android4schools blogs by @rmbyrne
Storybird - create stories and publish them online or as a book
Skype in the Classroom and CAPspace - ways to collaborate with other classrooms around the world
Class Dojo - manage classroom behavior and generate reports for parents
Google Apps for Education - embrace the power of Google for your classroom!
Edcanvas - Create a canvas with documents, PDFs, YouTube videos and more! Sample Edcanvas
Storify - a way to catalogue tweets or social media posts
Evernote - an online notebook that also syncs with an iPad/Android app
Edmodo - an online platform for your classroom or professional development group
Twitter - the best way to stay connected with other educators
Voicethread - a way to create discussion using a powerpoint, PDF, or visual cue
Blubbr.tv - create video quizzes in a snap! (*20 second maximum on clips of video) Sample Blubbr
Teachem - another way to create video quizzes or use in the flipped classroom Sample Teachem
InstakGrok and iCell - science tools
iPadapps4schools and Android4schools blogs by @rmbyrne
Storybird - create stories and publish them online or as a book
Skype in the Classroom and CAPspace - ways to collaborate with other classrooms around the world
Class Dojo - manage classroom behavior and generate reports for parents
Google Apps for Education - embrace the power of Google for your classroom!