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Create Twitter updates for historical or literary figures. No sign up or registration required. Can save as PDF if needed.

"Education 2.0 social network for your class"

Geograffiti creats voice-marks - audio postings to specific map locations. For example, a history teacher assigns his students to create an audio tour about local history. The students go to various historical monuments and buildings in the community and then phone in historical summaries of the significance of these sites to Geograffiti, which places the oral recordings in the appropriate geographic locations on the map. This activity would enable students to research local history, pratice public speaking, and learn geography in one assignment.

Cubetree allows users to create wikis, blogs, profiles, and feeds for your groups.

ScuttlePad is a social network for kids that allows members to interact online while building language skills. With ScuttlePad, kids express themselves using guided communication to learn how to share information responsibly. Once they're part of the ScuttlePad community, kids can connect with their friends in a fun and safe way.

Web Wise Kids, WILL Interactive, Verizon and ESA Foundation have developed It' Your Call. This online interactive educational game allows children to practice responsible cell phone use and personal safety. Players take on the role of live-action characters in an interactive movie, make decisions, view the consequences, and learn important lessons about cell phone use. It's Your Call is free.

Studyblue is a free tool that allows users to create flashcards, quizzes, and lecture notes and share them with others. Teachers can set up a "class" and give students a code, and everyone with the code can create collaborative study materials. There are mobile phone apps that the students can use to take their flashcards and notes anywhere. They can access their files offline. StudyBlue also sends helpful test and study reminders via email and text message.