Misc. Cool Tools

1. Zamzar
• Zamzar lets you convert files from one file type to another.
• Tutorial on how Zamzar works.
2. URL Shortenders
• Take those long URL internet addresses and shorten them so that students don't have to type in every character of a website you want them to visit.
• 3 URL shortener tutorial.
3. VLC Player
• Excellent free open source video player that our district is using to play all sorts of media types.
• See my blog post on using VLC Player.
4. Aviary
• Aviary is a suite of artistic tools that can be used in all subjects when graphic arts are involved.
• See my blog post on using Aviary in the classroom.
5. DabbleBoard
• Dabbleboard is a place where students can collaboratively draw on the same document at the same time.
• See my blog post on using Dabbleboard.
6. LightShot
• My new favorite screen capture software.  So far I absolutely love it.