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From Paul Hami's blog: Here's a quintessential free Web 2.0 application that consists entirely of user-generated content that is shareable, searchable, and often downloadable. As its name suggests, slideshare hosts slideshows; and anyone can create a free account and upload to slideshare. Uploads can include PowerPoint, pdf, or OpenOffice (odp) file formats. Uploaded files on slideshare can be tagged to facilitate topical searching. As well, slideshare facilitates comments, favorites, etc. It also provides forums for specific communities built around shared interests. This summer, slideshare became even more powerful by introducing the concept of "slidecasts". You are now able to upload audio commentary and/or musical accompaniment. The audio file must be hosted elsewhere on the net, but this isn't difficult to do, and there are several sites where audio files may be hosted free of charge. Our Media and MediaMax are two examples.

Word Web is a free comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus that can be used to look up words from within most programs. You simply click on an icon in your system tray to bring up the dictionary and thesaurus. (from Paul Hami's blog)

store all types of media files.  25 gb account is free.  A way to send large files to others.

Free Online Literature with more than 2000 Classic Texts
Read Classic Fiction, Drama, Poetry, Short Stories and Contemporary Articles and InterviewsLiterature Book Notes, Author Biographies, Book Summaries and Reference Books Study Guides to the most read books and Help for Teachers

Furbles are attribute creatures that can be configured by shape, color, and number of eyes.  Use these shapes to interactively create pie and bar charts online for free.  This program can also be purchased which provides for other types of charts and built-in activities.  The free demo version allows for just explore mode.

Free downloadable graphing calculator

Classroom resources across the curriculum searchable by category, supported with pictures, videos and informational text

A free collection of creative activities to do with digital photos, such as creating a movie poster, "framed" piece of artwork, collage, etc.  Integrates with Flickr or you can upload your own photo.

Free tool to create citations in MLA or APA format.  A free tool from NoodleTools, which provides a full range of research tools for a subscription fee.

Comment from Paul Hami's website: This is a wiki built on the Mediawiki platform, and it bills itself as "The Software Encyclopedia". The focus is on free and open source programs. Listings are helpfully organized with concise but useful descriptions. The listings under Education are not extensive yet, but I expect this section will grow considerably over time.

This free plug-in enables text in any Microsoft Word document to be read aloud. As a useful bonus, WordTalk also comes with a talking spell checker and thesaurus. The simplicity of WordTalk's toolbar makes it highly accessible, and the toolbar's functions are easy to configure for individual preferences. To further enhance accessibility, the software comes pre-programmed with keyboard commands. (--from Paul Hami's blog)

Downloadable drawing program for kids with some high-quality features.

Downloadable drawing program for kids with some high-quality features.  Very much like KidPix with sound effects to go with each tool.  Very simple easy to use interface.  Great program.

Simple game to download.  Some activities involve typing letters and other activities involve typing words.

Media hosting site.  upload videos and then link to them from your website.  You can also upload audio here to use on slideshare.

Collection of teacher-made powerpoint presentations that are in the public domain, meaning you can edit them to suit your purposes.  A wide variety of topics including subject areas, games, and all grade levels