Diigo is the next generation of social bookmarking. In addition to simply bookmarking the page, you can include a snapshot (screenshot to include in the bookmark view),. You can also highlight information on the web page for inclusion in the bookmark (and also to be noted when someone visits the site from your diigo page. Another neat feature is that you can add sticky notes to the page. Again, these will be viewable by people visiting the page from your bookmark page. There are other features. I suggest visiting the page and taking the 'video tour' as you will love what diigo has to offer!
Gliffy allows students to draw and share diagrams online. You get all of your basic functionality that you would in an offline diagram application but with a few extra bonuses like working online collaboratively and dynamic publishing of diagrams. Create flow charts, floor plans, technical diagrams, and more.
ToonDoo is a very user friendly web based application that allows you to create cartoon strips and even cartoon books. The site is designed to encourage participants to create new strips, share their work, and discuss cartooning. What a great way to get students involved in the writing / digital story telling process. The Toon Creator is full of backgrounds, character, props, and other useful tools to aid in creating your masterpieces. I would say that the site is certainly appropriate and easy enough to use for elementary students but is entirely appropriate for older students as well. What a find :)
"Primary Source provides a variety of resources for teachers through our programs and library. This section of our website offers a large and expanding selection of those resources."
Pupils from Robin Hood primary school, Birmingham, worked with a film crew from the National College for School Leadership to express their desire to use their favourite technologies for learning in school.
Also posted on the NCSL Future website - http://future.ncsl.org.uk
Mindmapping is a highly productive method of visual brainstorming, used to plan projects or map out knowledge.
Mindomo allows you to organize ideas and work, plan and track projects, solve everyday prolbems, manage tasks, and teach & learn visually.
Ever read one of those top ten lists or photo galleries where every item is on a different page? You spend more time clicking "Next" and waiting than actually reading anything. PageZipper is a free bookmarklet which automatically merges all the "Next" pages into one, so you can skip directly to the stuff you want.