Projeqt

Projeqt is a new (beta) site for creating nice visual presentations. After giving it a try I must say that it is very user friendly w/ a drag and drop interface, but a bit slow on execution. I uploaded some photos but was having trouble w/ video.

What makes Projeqt very appealing is the number of ways a person can share their finished product.

I recommend checking out Projeqt by clicking here!!

Click here to see my quick sample... http://projeqt.com/dkapuler#lsi14882ci0q

Study Boost

Study Boost is a nice new (beta) site for studying w/ others using a mobile device. This can be done through instant messaging, chatting, etc.

I recommend giving Study Boost a try by clicking here!!

For a more detailed review check out Richard Byrne's excellent blog.

Max My Dream

Max My Dream is a fun site that I learned about from the wonderful blog, Life Feast. This is a site where a user types in their dream and then watch it come to life via fun animation (flash). I can see this being used w/ younger kids to introduce the concept of digital storytelling.



I recommend checking out Max My Dream by clicking here!!!

VuSafe

VuSafe is a new (beta) site that is ideal for watching educational videos. This is done by creating an environment where educators select pre-approved videos for their students to watch. This is still in beta but might be a nice alternative to the paid site - Discovery Streaming. Also, this is a very nice site to use on mobile devices such as the iPad and is CIPA compliant.



I highly recommend checking out VuSafe by clicking here!!!

Top 10 YouTube Goodies

I'd like to start off by saying this post gave me some trouble on trying to come up w/ a name for it. I actually decided to combine two lists into one, and could just as well as gone w/ Top 10 YouTube Tips or Extras for the title. That being said, I wanted to create a list of the top ways to edit YouTube videos and top ways to filter YouTube to make it safer for educational viewing.

Top 5 Ways to Make YouTube Viewing Safer for Schools

1. YouYube: Safety Mode - This is a great new feature which is simple to use. By clicking on the safety mode button at the bottom left of a YouTube screen it filters inappropriate words from comments or allow inappropriate videos to be played.
2. ViewPure - Nice way to remove comments and ads from YouTube video and easy to use. Also, can install a bookmarklet into your browser for convenience.
3. Safe Share TV - A great site which generates a unique safe URL for viewing YouTube content.
4. Silentube - Installs a bookmarklet in your browser to watch all YouTube, Viddler, and Vimeo videos in peace.
5. Vusafe - An excellent way for an educator to create a safe environment for students to watch videos.

Other - (Quietube)

Top 5 Ways to Edit YouTube Videos

1. YouTube: Video Editor - A great tool that allows users to upload a video, then edit it by cropping, adding soundtrack, and creating a mash-up.
2. Tube Chop - A excellent site that is super easy to use for editing YouTube videos by entering a URL and selecting the start/stop times.
3. SnipSnip.It - Easy to use site by entering a URL and selecting the start & stop times (similar to Tube Chop).
4. VidScan - A great way to view YouTube videos in a timeline to figure out which sections you want to watch.
5. VideoANT - A fun way to watch a YouTube video and then annotate it as it plays along.

Other Goodies

• Synchtube - Create a public or private room where users can view the same video and chat in real time.
• Kick YouTube - Easy way to view YouTube videos being blocked by a filter.
• SaveVideo.Me - Great way to save any number of different video formats.
• SaveYouTube - Excellent way to save YouTube videos.
  

K12 Advantage

K12 Advantage is a new site that I just found out about that is a great resource for educators. I like to think of it as a cross between Blackboard, Moodle, and Moople. At heart it is a social network but it is much more then that. It is online environment filled w/ educational resources, a forum, a chat area (text,audio, video), etc etc. It is designed to bring educators together for collaboration and improve their technology literacy. Best of all this site is 100% free!!!

I highly recommend checking out K12 Advantage by clicking here!!!

Awesome Library

Awesome Library is a great site that has 1000's of resources for education in a number of different subject areas. It is organized nicely and very easy to use.

I highly recommend checking out Awesome Library by clicking here.

For a more detailed review check out Free Technology 4 Teachers.