Blerp allows you to start discussions right on top of your favorite websites. Unlike typical web comments, you are in full control. You can post on any webpage you choose, regardless of whether they permit user feedback.
In other words, Blerp transforms the entire Web into one giant forum where everyone can participate.
Useful for annotating websites, designing online instruction, virtual tours, and Internet scavenger hunts.
"This 2008 ECAR research study is a longitudinal extension of the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 ECAR studies of students and information technology. In addition to studying student ownership, experience, behaviors, preferences, and skills with respect to information technologies, the 2008 study also includes a special focus on student participation in social networking sites."
Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications.
Can be used to:
-Create digital books, e-zines, etc.
-Students can become "published" authors
-Alternative strategy for reports and presentations
-Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc.
-Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki
-Connect with others that share your interests
"Hobnox is an online entertainment and publishing platform, a network for creatives and their fans...Hobnox combines the best of current web entertainment with the newest technological possibilities of the internet to create fascinating opportunities for both artists and audiences."
Thinkature brings the richness of in-person, visual communication to the web by placing instant messaging inside a visual workspace. Use it as a collaboration environment, a meeting room, a personal web-based whiteboard, or something entirely new.
"Simple. Social. Scheduling.
The interactive event calendar and personal agenda builder for conferences and festivals. Publish your detailed session information, keep attendees up to date, increase networking opportunities and reduce operational burdens."
"Modern educational technology provides endless opportunities for teachers to make the educational process more interesting and students to become more motivated to learn. Teachers from all around the world have started to rely on educational tools that enhance the students' performance and participation in the classroom."