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Still sage on stage, but good resource for engagement...the comments section has a good listing of similar tools as well and observes the inclusion of the SAP Web 2.0 tool into Prezi as well!

"I think you will enjoy discovering all of the new tools that these web sources will present. I guarantee that you will find something new that will amaze you as you explore. So get ready to dive into these web 2.0 treasure troves!" Jim Forde

Interesting discussion of survey results regarding the impact of digital tools on writing. The question for me is: what is making the greater impact the digital tool or our progress in adapting our writing curriculum to match the current state of how language is presented to and consumed by our students?

This site is toolbox with tools for Assistive Technology. View the Google Presentation and learn more about how to use Google Chrome tools to provide greater access for students with disabilities.

I plan on Attending this ISTE unlpugged session but first I think I'll check out that list of 50 ways to tell a story.  I have my first totally virtual class next year and I don't want to try to teach physics through lecture.  11:30 am - 12:00pm [Concurrent Session 6] Title: Beyond Lectures: How to Re-Invent Your Online Content Delivery in Face to Face, Hybrid and Fully Online Courses Description:Good pedagogy delivers content multiple ways to engage students and address different learning styles. Online learning, however, resides comfortably in lectures and discussion. This needn't be the case: learn to add free and easy tools to online content delivery that will appeal to all students and address the needs of multi modal learners. Inspired by Alan Levine's "50 Web 2.0 Ways to Tell a Story," this session will explore a variety of current tools that transform lecture delivery into an interactive multimedia activity that will engage myriad learning styles. Presenter: Pamela Kachka, MA.Ed.

The popularity of microblogging, with special emphasis on twitter, the most famous application of the kind, is growing rapidly. This kind of tools for micro-exchange of information and communication is changing the daily life of knowledgeable worker as well as Internet savvy people. From this perspective this paper aims to show how Twitter can be used during conferences, and furthermore how different people are using it. With the help of a survey and analysis of the collected data, benefits regarding the use of a microblogging tool such as Twitter can be presented. The publication shows evidence on how Twitter can enhance the knowledge of a given group or community by micro-connecting a diverse online audience. Statistical data was also used to support this research.

Multimedia online note taking tool. Students can capture screen images, make audio recordings for notes, or write text notes to accompany drawings. These different media can then be organized into videos!  I envision it being similar to Evernote with more interaction capabilities and with the great addition of being able to create videos of the information gathered. I like this tool!

A new Web 2.0 tool for pool resources together for lessons. Looks promising. free ATM. 

An all in one place to present your content or lesson.  Text, multimedia and other content can be added to your canvas and then shared with students.

Great resource for free, unique presentation templates. Categorized and easy to use in Google Slides.

Prezi is a web-based application that allows you to make pretty stunning presentations. What makes Prezi somewhat unique is that there are no slides. You essentially have one big canvas on which to place your text, images, video, and more. However, that is just the start of it...

Create presentations that are amazingly flexible. Free access for students and teachers when you register with your school's email and website.

very cool online presentation software.

This is another presentation by Joe Wood of San Juan Unified and The EdTech Classroom Podcast fame. Google Earth is his "thing."

The rich media presentation tool Tell your story anyway you like. Add photos, music, video, and audio, and share it publicly or privately in an instant. 13 yrs or older to have an acount

Katlin Tucker, a dynamic high school teacher presents her approach-pedagogy-instructional strategies to transform teaching and learning. She demonstrates ways she helps engage students and grow skills in several areas, including communication, comprehension & critique, collaboration, content knowledge, etc. A couple of her main tools include Collaborize Classroom and Google Docs. 

This is an easy to use online presentation maker. Upload or search for your images, videos or sounds and publish on the web. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

A superb site for making interesting online presentations. Use your own images, RSS feeds, or search on popular image/photo sites. I love the choice of presentation type. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools