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JingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://www.jingproject.com
Jing is an application that runs on Windows or Mac and allows you to capture screen shots of your computer screen or record flash video of your computer screen.  It is Free to download and install.
Brian Dvorak
AnimotoUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://www.animoto.com
This is a web service that allows you to create professional quality video slideshows.  You simply upload your photos and choose the background music.  The site makes the video for you and posts it on the web as flash video.  It is a free service up to 12 photos.  Beyond that, the cost is $30 per year.
Brian Dvorak
Pic LensUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://piclens.com
This browser plug-in allows you to efficiently browse images on the web.  This works on all the major browsers, including Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox.
Brian Dvorak
JottUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://jott.com/
Jott converts your voice into emails, text messages, reminders, lists and appointments.
Charles Rocha
VoicethreadUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://ed.voicethread.com/
It's a web-based collaborative network that is simple, powerful and safe. Specifically designed for K-12 educators and students, Ed.VoiceThread enables rich collaboration around multimedia in a secure environment. More like a pencil than a software platform, Ed.VoiceThread is a space for creating digital stories and documentaries, practicing language skills, exploring geography and culture, solving math problems, collaborating with other students, or simply finding and honing student voices.
Charles Rocha
PicasaUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://picasa.google.com/
Find, organize and share your photos.  Picasa is a free software download from Google that helps you:  Locate and organize all the photos on your computer.  Edit and add effects to your photos with a few simple clicks.  Share your photos with others through email, prints, and on the web: it’s fast, easy and free.
Charles Rocha
PhotobucketUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click Here to visit page
Upload all your photos, videos, and images for free. Make photo slide shows to share pics with friends. Host and share videos with us - we are one of the most popular video hosting sites in the world. Plus, find and share the best MySpace icons for profile layouts. Join us today!
Charles Rocha
Photoshop ExpressUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click Here
Photoshop tools for free online.  Upload, edit, and share your photos.
Brian Dvorak
Flip VideoUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://theflip.com
A low-cost, compact, easy-to-use video camcorder, perfect for student mulimedia project creation.
Brian Dvorak
HUE HD web camUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://www.huehd.com
A low-cost, easy-to-use web camera that doubles as a document camera.  Use for video conferencing, taking pictures, and projecting paper documents in the classroom.
Brian Dvorak
USTREAMUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://ustream.tv
Free online service that allows you to stream live video and record your streams.  All you need is a web cam.
Brian Dvorak
AudacityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click Here for download
Free audio recording software.  Record your voice and create mp3 file all on your computer.  Upload to your website.
Brian Dvorak
Teacher TubeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://www.teachertube.com
A YouTube-like website containing ecucational videos.
Brian Dvorak
PodOmaticUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://www.podomatic.com
A free site for hosting your podcast (up to 500MB).  Upload media and post episodes or record right into the web browser.  It is so easy a caveman could do it.
Brian Dvorak
Windows SkyDriveUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
http://skydrive.live.com
Microsoft now provides for free, 5 Gigabytes of online storage for your documents, pictures, and videos.  This is a great way to back up and share files.  You can then easily link to them from other websites, such as your classroom web page.
Brian Dvorak
Office CommunicatorUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Click Here
This is an instant messaging client that allows you to chat live, make VoIP phone calls, and make video phone calls with colleagues.  It also integrates with SharePoint by providing staff online status notifications and quick links.  Follow the directions to download and set it up at the link provided.
Brian Dvorak