Web+Based+Applications

This page is dedicated to helping teachers discover a number of free and low cost web based applications to use in their classroom. If you are aware of useful applications that aren't currently listed on this page, please send your suggestions to hmorin@sad15.org.

Educators can use this web based application to house files and record feedback as they grade papers, or take a snapshot to share with their class. Students can use it to collaborate, or ask questions. ||
 * Collaborative Applications **
 * **Tool** || **Description** ||
 * Answer Garden || Use Answer Garden to create online surveys. ||
 * Dropbox || Dropbox is a web based application that gives users 2MB of storage space free of charge. This is a great resource to use before getting your computer reimaged. ||
 * EDIStorm || Use EDIStorm to brainstorm at meetings and in the classroom. ||
 * Edmodo || Edmodo provides teachers and students a secure place to connect and collaborate, share content and educational applications, and access homework, grades, class discussions and notifications. ||
 * Evernote || Use Evernote to compile notes into a digital notebook, and share your resources with others. ||
 * Jing || Jing captures anything on users see on your computer screen, as an image or short video, and lets it lets them share it instantly.
 * PortalPortal || Access this web based bookmarking tool to store favorite websites online. ||
 * Reframe It || The Deliberative Society Process is a technology-supported process for sustainable decision-making. //Reframe// // It // allows you to comment on the text of any web page without the permission of the site. ||
 * Screencast || Screencast is another TechSmith tool that allows users to store and share videos, images, and more. Screencast can be used in tandem with other TechSmith applications like Jing. ||
 * Screenleap || Screenleap allows users to instantly share their screen with others. This would be a great tool to use when attempting to troubleshoot an technology problem. ||
 * Scribblar || Use Scribblar to access a multi-user whiteboard, live audio, image collaboration, and text-chat. ||
 * SimpleMeetMe || Chat instantly with co-workers or classmates using SimpleMeetMe. ||
 * [|TakingItGlobal] || TIG is the largest online community of youth interested in global issues and creating positive change. ||
 * [|ThinkQuest] || ThinkQuest is a complete learning environment for primary and secondary schools; technology-based activities, competitions, and a library. ||
 * Voicethread || Use this application to host digital dialogue around digital media. ||


 * Presentation and Digital Storytelling Applications **
 * //**Tool**// || //**Description**// ||
 * Animoto || Create a video presentation by compiling personal photos, videos clips, and music. ||
 * Figment || Figment is an online writing community where users can share their writing, connect with other readers, and discover new stories and authors. ||
 * Glogster || Use this web based application to create interactive posters and share them with coworkers, classmates, and students. ||
 * Go!Animate || Use a video maker to create unique animated videos for free. ||
 * Prezi || Use an zoomable canvas to create an interactive presentation. ||
 * Slide Rocket || This downloadable software allows users to create media rich presentation that can be accessed at various locations. ||
 * Storybird || Storybird is a web based application that allows students to write stories collaboratively. Users use collections of art to find inspiration and to write their own short stories. ||
 * ToonDoo || Use this web based application to create original comics. ||


 * Research and Revision Tools**
 * **Tool** || **Description** ||
 * Convert Files || Use this free web based application to convert files. ||
 * Gapminder || Use Gapminder to animation statistics. ||
 * EasyBib || Create citations using this free web based application. ||
 * Essay Map || Use this digital template available from ReadWriteThink to help middle school age students map out their essays. ||
 * Media Converter || Use this free web based application to convert files from one format to another. ||
 * Paper Rater || Receive feedback on the quality of user's writing. ||
 * Plagiarism Checker || Evaluate passages for plagiarism using this web based application. ||
 * Dustball Plagiarism Checker || A web based tool that allows instructors to check their students' work for plagiarism. ||
 * Plagium || This web based application allows instructors to check passages for plagiarism using this comprehensive search tool. ||
 * Qwiki || Watch short, informative presentations on nearly any topic. ||
 * Son of Citation Machine || Use this web based application to properly credit research used in writing. ||
 * Wolfamalpha || Use this computational search engine to access data and calculates answers across a range of topics**.** ||
 * Zamzar || Use this free web based application to convert files. ||