Software

Need to know more about a software program on your laptop or a web-based application? Click on the link below. Don't see your program or website here? Email Cory or Nikki to get more information or help.

Management Tools

 * FA Web
 * USM Portal
 * Moodle
 * @Dy Know

Document Sharing

 * Google Docs
 * Windows Live
 * Nota Create a dynamic whiteboard wiki
 * Type With Me Create a web-based collaborative document without having to create accounts

Audio/Video Tools

 * ====Vimeo - Video sharing====
 * Flickr - Photo sharing
 * Picasa - Photo editing, organizing, and sharing
 * Kerpoof Animation for young children
 * ABCY Animation for elementary aged children
 * ScreenrThis is a very easy to use web-based, screen-capturing software.

Miscellaneous Tools
(if you don't see a tool/site/software program that //should// be here, let us know!)
 * Prezi - Presentation Software
 * 100 Web tools for every type of learner - Dare to differentiate!
 * [|Smithsonian Education]
 * Humanities Resources

**Brainstorming Tools on the Web**

 * [|Bubbl.us] This is classic concept mapping. Start with a central idea and branch off to other ideas. Easily create or delete connections to other thought bubbles. For text only mindmaps, Bubble.us works great.
 * [|Mindomo.com] includes many features, including a clipart library and the ability to import images from Google images or Flickr as well as video straight from YouTube. The interface looks similar to Office 2007 with a ribbon and tabs for the various tools. Exploring these tabs reveals a large number of options and formatting tools. Mindomo works well if you need more than just text bubbles and has all the power of an installed application.
 * [|Wisemapping.com] offers a bare bones user interface but includes everything you need to create a mindmap. Start with a main idea and branch from there. You can add icons and adjust the shape and color of your content. Share or export completed maps in several formats, including PDF.
 * [|Mindmeister.com] is a nice blend of features and usability. Double click anywhere to add content. You can also include icons and images–either your own or from the clipart library. In addition, mindmaps can include notes, links and even attachments. Keep in mind the free version scrolls through ads in the upper-right corner and you can only create three maps.
 * [|Mind42.com] is simple and gets the job done. Like many of the others, start with a main topic and quickly add new nodes. You can move and regroup content by dragging and dropping as well as include images and links.

**Language Arts Tools**

 * Spelling & Vocabulary Resource
 * ZooBurst Create a digital story with 3-D pop-up books here!
 * FlipSnack Make a PDF file into a book with FlipSnack and share with a URL
 * StoryJumper Make a story book with elementary students.

Math Tools

 * Create graphs online with Chartle