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Mashup your data into stories * Tell your stories in a new way Photo albums are old school! Pick your sources, start and end date and your story is good to go. If necessary you can tweak it for a better flow.

via http://freetech4teachers.blogspot.com/2008/11/vocaroo-create-voice-recordings-without.html

If you havent seen this A/V feature on how to use Skype of recording interviews, then go through it right now. Its a must.

Enter to win the Inspiring Invention Contest. Create a public service announcement that motivates others to get inspired and start inventing. Show us how invention enriches everyday life and your school could win a prize package from Sony Creative Software!

Finally, an easy way to tell your story. Just drag and drop your favorite stuff into Freepath's playlist - no need to convert files, upload videos or embed links. Just like that, your digital life became bigger and better! Best of all, it's FREE.

Watch free video tutorials for all your computer and gadget questions. Find a quick answer or learn something new. Search below!

# Log in to any site from any browser anywhere # No need to install any plug-in or software # Log in to any web site with just one click # All data is strongly encrypted, privacy protected # Stop using Browser's password manager!

Welcome! Use our site to record a video using your webcam and share it. Simply record your 30 seconds video and click Save to get your URL. Easy, fast and free!

A contest for students in Middle and High School. What new jobs will be available in the 2020.

Web 2.0 too. Play math and spelling games. Teachers can even creat accounts for their students.

If you have files you would like to share, send the file, a short description, state or national standards (if available), and author and grade level band information to Matt Granger. I will use the information to post files here. Files will be posted by subject, topic, and grade level band.

Now open source!

Using XMind/XMind Pro with XMind.net's sharing service is a revolutionary way to enable both team brainstorming and personal mind mapping. With this major upgrade, we bring Web 2.0 concepts on community sharing into a popular desktop application. Our new Gantt chart view is a must for both junior and senior project managers. You'll find many more pleasant surprises with the new XMind product family.

4 Steps to a Skype-tastic Video Conference 7 05 2007 We had our second video conference with our partner class in New Zealand last Thursday - and this time I remembered to take pictures! There were a few things we learned last time around that helped make this conference a little smoother:

The MakeSweet mission is to help you "taste" the creative possibilities of great free software you might not have tried yet. For example, our picture mixer lets you play with 3D designs made in Blender 3D, and if you decide you want to learn more about this software we'll help you on your way.

* Register & use it anywhere anytime Make screencasts / tutorials / demos / high-scores show-offs... * Record your screen in one click No download. Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux. * Share videos on the Internet in Flash Embed them on blogs/webpages or send them by email.

Is 89% higher or lower than you were thinking?

An overwhelming majority (89%) of all kids age 6-11 in the US spend at least some time doing online activities and - though many of their basic social activities haven't changed much over the years - they have vastly different communication styles and preferences than older age groups, according to a study from Experian Consumer Research.

I'd say that's a little high - you have to consider that the people/parents who return surveys about technology are probably the people who use technology! Here's a link to the methodology Experion uses... http://tinyurl.com/5cru7q