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Ways in which to use Google maps...I didn't know you can text them for directions: If you can still eke out an SMS message, you can text GOOGLE with a message formatted as "Directions A to B," substituting a town, ZIP code, or street address for A and B.

"A text smiley face -- often called a smiley or emoticon -- is used in text message and online chat communications to convey an emotion. Learn how to make text smiley faces in this Webopedia.com text message and online chat guide."

Martin Burrett 12 Dec 11 02:14:03A very useful QR code site where you can type a 100 character message which is read out with a voice synthesiser when the code is scanned. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

Free text messaging to students

"Only one simple step and you will be able to receive voice messages from your website! "

This is a useful QR code creator that allows you to add a password to your codes. You can use this to protect private information or make the passwords the answer to a question to access a new question to create a chain of questions for a QR code quiz. Encode for a web link, message, contact details or maps. All without needing to sign up! Sign in to get analysis of your codes.

Quicktate Accurately Converts Your Audio Notes and Voicemail Messages to Simple Searchable Text and Automatically Delivers it to Evernote.

I've been reading lately about the novelty effect for increased attention spans in education. I believe "iFake Text" is a great example of  a simple tool that can allow your students to show what they know in a unique or novel way by emulating a text message conversation on an iPhone.

Martin Burrett 04 Mar 12 06:10:41 A useful, simple drawing site with pen, line tool and shapes. It also records all the strokes you make and you can replay this and add a message. Then download the result to your computer.

"The easiest and most entertaining way to collect feedback from your audience: Project polls or message boards on a large screen, have everyone send their input via their cell phones and see results instantly! "