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The DIY online club awards badges (called 'Skills' on the site) to students and kids of all ages in exchange for completing tasks. DIY Makers share their work with the community and get patches for the Skills they earn. Each Skill consists of a set of Challenges that help them learn techniques to get the hang of it. Once a Maker completes a Challenge, they add photos and video to their Portfolio to show what they did.

Easy to use site that lets users put together virtual "stories" using images, video, Tweets, text, etc. from social media sites.

Free video editing software--Windows or PC

Extremely easy website creation tool. Include images, video, social widgets, surveys, more. 

Easy to use tool for creating flipped classroom lessons. Use the built-in search tool to find videos, images, or social media posts, put them into a timeline, add text and/or polls, and share. Free account has very limited media storage, but not an issue if you only use embedded media. Paid service has educator discount and is only $2.50/month.

Truly cool tool from Google inspires learners' questions and projects. Input what you are good at, what subject you enjoy, and what you want to do, and Google provides a tapestry (Yes, I just used the word "tapestry.") of links, videos, books, and other resources to get the creative juices flowing.

Site lets teachers crop online vids, add audio clips, and add questions for quick assessments.

Lots of good Smart board discussions, lessons, video tutorials, podcasts.

Online teaching platform. Includes tools for desktop sharing, document sharing, chat, video, more.

Cool site lets you create digital projects using video, images, mp3s, blogs, etc.

This youtube video explains the "deal" with Diigo and how it can be used. This is excellent for researchers and educators. (You could even use this for grading!)

Remobo creates an Instant Private Network ™ (IPN) between users. It's like a computer network for your social network... Just login, add users to your buddy list, and Remobo will create a secure network for you to: Remote control your home computer and access files while at work or traveling. Privately share large files like photos & docs between computers or with friends & family. Replace your existing, costly and difficult to use VPN software. Run games, video conferencing, streaming media, secure instant messaging & more!

Create and share timelines including text, images, or embedded videos.

Social site that offers tools that encourage teens to create and share videos, games, Facebook apps, more.

Online timeline creation/sharing tool. Users can include video, images.

Google site where users can send videos explaining how to do basic technology tasks. 

Online tool for creating timelines, including images and video.

Site with fascinating and beautiful statistical visualizations. "Gapminder Foundation now fills the Trendalyzer with statistical content and use the resulting animations to fulfill our aim by: * Making time series freely available in Gapminder World and Gapminder Countries. * Producing videos, Flash presentations and PDF charts showing major global development trends with animated statistics and colorful graphics. All with the intention of being a "fact tank" that promotes a fact based world view."