PresentationTube Recorder is a tool designed to record Ppts for 15 minutes--free, of course, though there is a paid version that allow more to be done. Worth a look
iPad app for students--you can insert text for students to practice fluency or use as a teleprompter for choral reading. Free, of course, and easy to use.
Kikutext allows text messaging to students and/or parents. Free, though, of course, there maybe costs associated with service you are using. Might be helpful.
You can turn a doc, PPt and more into an interactive book. I see lots of potential here if you write books with students that are then shared with families. Free, of course!
Glogster is an online FREE interactive poster tool. Ability to add hyperlinked video, insert digital images and voice (mp3)--lots of ways to personalize. Great potential (e.g., introduce self in course, individual book reports, group projects). EASY to use.
I just found this this week!! I love it. I think I might use it for our WWII unit, or disUtopian book reports, or as a culminating activity for my postcards from the past/postcard to the future workshop! So many uses!!
Grockit is an online social learning community--good for test preparation for SAT, ACT, GRE etc. Of course, they are trying to get you to purchase theiri online test preparation program. Might be helpful to persons working with secondary learners.