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"For kid makers, having a dedicated space to work on projects can be pretty wonderful, and it just might help them create more than they ever imagined.  A workspace doesn't need to be huge -- a small workbench that is efficient, compact and flexible in its use and storage can fit almost anywhere.  Here are some tips on how to design and set up a mini maker space made just for your kids."

Now that Google Drive has built file storage into your Google account, it's only natural that you'd like it to play nicely with your other Google apps. With a few tricks, it can-at least with your Gmail account. 

Awesome file storage site and way to connect with other educators!

Free account includes 1 GB storage, 15 export minutes per month (to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo and Twitter), 5 invites per project, and 390 licensed music titles. Supports "any" video format.

"Post assignments, announcements, and links to important resources Notify parents and students each time you update your classroom page Create an online calendar of class events and activities Use our free storage to upload documents and add images to your page(s) Access practical tips and other resources from EducationWorld.com Use our handy tools to create flashcards and other learning materials"

"In his book "Too Big to Know" Weinberger argues that society is evolving towards a system of knowledge that values uncertainty, freedom, and sheer volume, where knowledge is "the property of the network rather than that of individuals who know things." (This process becomes more apparent as more data are sent to virtual "clouds" for storage.)"

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.

Features:  - Real-time collaboration on a virtual whiteboard with infinite pages  - Real-time communication through voice conferencing and text chat  - Permanent storage of all classrooms for later access  - Support for image uploading  - Access to basic drawing tools and colors

WeVideo is a cloud-based video creation platform. It's available for use by anyone with access to the Internet, through any browser on any device. Anyone can access WeVideo, from any computer or device at home, work, or on the go to capture, edit, view and share with secure storage of their content in the cloud. Personal - free, Educational license - $$

"If however we assume that interactivity and communication are important objectives of the modern classroom, then there's one feature however that's particularly interesting. Explain Everything links to a wide variety of cloud storage services thereby enabling screencasts to be uploaded and exchanged between students and teacher. For example, a student can create a screencast and the teacher can respond verbally within the same screencast while highlighting and marking it up for clarification"

Today, they are increasingly more common. ioSafe has two SSD versions in their lineup, and many other manufacturers are beginning to follow suit. So, let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of buying one as your next external storage device.

Microsoft has begun to lift the 2 GB file limit restriction on OneDrive cloud storage accounts.