SyndiFeed is a new reader that will allow you to read all your favorite blogs, websites, news, and feeds in one place. SyndiFeed looks like a possible alternative to Google Reader which shuts down this summer. Easily import all your Google Reader feeds into SyndiFeed as well. 

 

Silkapp

05/18/2013

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Create a different and unique kind of free site that is a compilation of information and data with Silkapp. Via Richard Bryne

 

AudioPal

05/16/2013

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AudioPal allows the user to create audio messages to be embedded onto a website. Click, talk and converse…..or click type and converse. No account needed and it’s free. Audiopal allows the user to create their message with their phone, computer or microphone using just an email. Nice!

 
 
What will you read this summer? Goodreads is an interesting website with many features geared to help you decide! I spent quite awhile at Goodreads exploring the site and all it’s features.  Goodreads is also a community of readers sharing their likes and dislikes. The site has been up and running since 2007 and has 17 million readers reviewing and sharing what they have read. I really like the bookshelf feature which allows you to organize the books that you have already read, or want to read.

 

Twilio

05/14/2013

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Twilio allows the user to make calls online. Twilio doesn't need phone service, just Wifi to work. This is a handy tool to know about in case of an emergency where cell phone service is off but Wifi is available. 

 
 
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From Art journaling, scrapbooks, media processes, materials organization and just plain great visualizations, Limor Webbor’s Mixed Media Fridays You tube Video stream is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration!

 
 
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The story behind the Photo is powerful. Migrant Mother, a commanding, strong, and famed photograph by Photographer Dorothea Lange tells a powerful story of mothers love.

 
 
Clippingmagic is an online site that allows you to easily remove backgrounds from images.

 
 
At Eschersketch you can create cool Escher type designs right on your screen. Change colors, line thickness and design on Eschersketch to make beautiful backgrounds and patterns. 
I just love the freedom in this tool and plan on using it with my Graphic Design kids tomorrow! Just screenshot or snip your screen to save your image.Created by MIT License Anselm Levskaya. Love it!

 
 
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I learned about Schoology last weekend at Edcamp Boston from Social Studies teacher Nate Everett @thalesdream. Wow! Schoology is an awesome online one stop classroom management tool that has everything a teacher might need all in one place. It encompasses a multitude of tools and has a free basic edition for teachers to use as well as a paid package. 


Within the free teacher account teachers can create a home page, assignments, events, quizzes, integrate with Google drive & dropbox, and create grade books. There’s also a data analysis tool available to track student progress. There is much more within Schoology then I mentioned so check it out! Thanks Nate for sharing!