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WordPress plugin that converts all Joomla posts to WordPress posts.

Too lazy to learn SQL queries? No problem!

A demo of Microsoft's Moodle plugin for Microsoft Live

A demo of Microsoft's Moodle plugin for Microsoft Live. If you're a Windows district you really should look at Microsoft's Office Live as well as this great plugin for Moodle

If you've not seen this, do check it out. Show this to your social studies teachers.

kmlfactbook.org can use either Google Maps or the Google Earth browser plugin to preview the KML files that you create. To switch between the two modes press the 2D Map and 3D Map buttons to the right in the screen. The Preview in Map button will show the selected data-set in the Google Maps or Earth plugin preview window. The Download KML file button will download the same file to be saved locally on your disk or opened in the standalone Google Earth application.

See the tweets of your followers or of those you follow on a google earth map. Google Earth plugin required.

See thte tweets of your followers on a google earth map. Google Earth plugin required.

Install a browser plugin and run applications virtually right in your browser!

"iOS application that allows to interact with virtual models, created by means of the popular ARMedia Plugins, directly in the real physical space using AR (Augmented Reality) technology."

"Use this site to remove passwords and restrictions (such as printing, copying text, etc.) from PDFs. Note: This only works for PDFs that you can open and read without any 3rd party plugins. PDFs that require a password to be viewed cannot be unlocked by this service. This is because this is not cracking. Viewable PDFs with restrictions are not really protected, no more than a door with a broken lock, as opposed to password-protected PDFs."

Today we're looking at GEteach [Google Earth PLUGIN required.] , a site developed by 9th-grade Geography teacher Josh Williams. The site uses the Google Earth Plug-in to give you quick access to a wide variety of information such as the CIA Factbook, population densities, and various other human and physical geographic overlays.

"Popcorn Maker brings the power of popcorn.js and its plugin system to a graphical user interface, with familiar timeline controls. Completely free and open source, popcorn maker offers a collection of useful templates, but since it's built from standard HTML, you can customize it to your heart's content."

This tool is still in Alpha stage. Still, it's great fun to play with. Read more about it here: http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2011/11/create-virtual-tours-with-street-view.html

BuddyPress is a suite of WordPress plugins and themes, each adding a distinct new feature. BuddyPress contains all the features you'd expect from WordPress but aims to let members socially interact. BuddyPress is built to bring people together. It works well to enable people with similar interests to connect and communicate. Some of the fantastic uses might be: * A campus wide social network for your university, school or college. * An internal communication tool for your company. * A niche social network for your interest topic. * A focused social network for your new product.

"A.nnotate is an online annotation, collaboration and indexing system for documents and images, supporting PDF and MS Office formats. Instead of emailing different versions of a document back and forth you can now all comment on a single read-only copy online. Unlike online word processors, the document is displayed in high quality with fonts and layout just like the printed version. It is easy to use and runs in all common web browsers, with no software or plugins to install. "

A near comprehensive list, from mashable, of all the RSS readers, tools, browser plugins, tips, hacks and directories available on the web.

Normally, sites like Slideshare don't play flash movies embedded into powerpoint slideshows. But AuthorStream has a plugin...

Hit the links to find out how to use Google Maps as a whiteboard (scribble over maps) and a plugin to do the same in Google Earth!

creates a mobile version of your wordpress powered blog

"CoSketch is a multi-user online whiteboard designed to give you the ability to quickly visualize and share your ideas as images. Simple sharing * Anything you paint will show up for all other users in the room in real time. * One click to save a sketch as an image for embedding on forums, blogs, etc. Zero hassle * Runs in all common browsers without plugins or installation. * No registration Now with Google Maps support! * Use google maps as the background for your sketches to show directions or share trips."

YACDS - Yet another collaborative drawing site

"Click once on the name (Creative Commons Search) to install. Confirm the addition and the new engine will appear in the search bar shortly."

This will add create commons search to the search engine toolbar in Firefox.

LOVE this! Uses the Google Earth plugin to display the globe. Fill in the search criteria on the side or choose pre-made searches on the left side. 

Social discovery for photos, all in one place. Free app for iPad and iPhone. Allows you to access all of your photos, whether from facebook, instagram, or your camera roll, all in one place. You can also create, store, and share new albums right from this app.