- A more comprehensive list of web publishing tools is available at Wazza's Web 2.0 Publishing page. Some popular options below:
Blogs
- Blogger
An easy-to-use blog site. Host on Google's server or yours. Free.
Wordpress
Popular Blog site. Host on their server or yours. Huge support community. Free.
EduBlog
Free blogs (Wordpress) for educators. Includes ad-free wikispace.
Web Site Editors
- Weebly
- Create an online web site, with a huge range of templates. Provides a facility for photos, videos, etc. Highly customisable. Free option. (Mac users may need to use Firefox).
WebNode
Similar to Weebly. Some great-looking templates, useful widgets, and an intro in Polish (I think!)
Google Sites
Replaces the popular, but now defunct Google Pages. More of a wiki, with the option for multiple contributors. See also: Mrs Richau's Class example.
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- A more comprehensive list of online office software is available at Wazza's Online Office page. Some popular options below:
Google Docs & Spreadsheets
- Fully featured documents & spreadsheets that can be edited and saved online. (Requires Firefox for Mac). Free.
ajaxWrite | ajaxSketch | ajaxXLS- Web-based applications for word processing, flowchat & drawing, and spreadsheets. Saves to local HD. (Requires Firefox). Free.
Gliffy Flowcharts- Online flowcharting and diagramming - Draw and share flowcharts, floor plans, network diagrams, etc. Free.
EtherPad- A web-based word processor that allows people to work on the same document in real-time. Free option.
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- MapWing
- Create a virtual tour of anything, using your own maps and slideshows or photographs. Some examples:
- Coral Reefs;
- Aintree Davenhill PS.
FlowChart.com- Collaborative flowcharts. Works with all browsers.
Wallwisher- Online noticeboard.
CometDocs- Online PDF converter. The all-in-one PDF conversion tool.
ScreenToaster- Capture videos of onscreen action in one click - record screencasts, tutorials, demos, training, lectures, etc.
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- Wordpress Overview
- Getting started with a Wordpress blog.
Google Docs and Spreadsheet Tour- A tour of the options available, along with some real-life examples.
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- Blogs
- - Woodlands Junior School (UK)
- Porchester Junior School (UK)
- Chortlan Park - Year 2 (UK)
- Oakdale Junior School
- Miss Jones Class (UK)
Blogs as CMS- - PS Intranet (K-6)
- HS Intranet (7-12)
Discussion- - Web 2.0 in Secondary Schools
MapWing- - Coral Reefs;
- Aintree Davenhill PS
Movies- - Body Systems
- Xtranormal showcase
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- Digital Films
- Create a short online animated movie.
Dvolver- Create a short online animated movie.
Xtranormal- Type a script to make a movie.
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- Bubbl.us
- Free brainstorming tool.
Mind42- Collaborative mind mapper. Free.
MindMeister- Also available for iPhone.
Mondomo- Can also be installed on your computer.
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- 280 Slides
- Very neat interface.
Prezi- Forget slides - a whole new way to create a presentation.
Slide- Create an online slide show and embed in other Web 2.0 sites.
SlideShare- Share your slideshows online.
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- Remember The Milk
- Includes iPhone access.
Bla Bla List-
- Ta-da List
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- Voo2Do
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- Aviary
- A suite of 5 tools including Image Editor, Image Markup, Effects Editor, Swatch Editor and Vector Editor.
BeFunky- One-click photo effects.
BigHugeLabs- Stacks of utilities and on-line photo editor tools.
Blingee- Add glitter, comments, stamps, etc to your photos to share with others.
Condenet- Design your own Wired magazine cover - customize your headlines, border, photo, etc.
Dumpr- Apply stacks of interesting special effects to your photos. Goo, mosaic, etc.
Picnik- Online photo editing, with effects, fonts, shapes and frames.
Splashup- Online editing tool and photo manager. Integrates with all photo-sharing sites, and has its own file format so you can save your work in progress.
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