Tech Toolbox

Productivity Apps: Project and Task management

	Smartsheet Project Management: Google Apps Integration, calendar overlays, timeline view, fluid layout, sheet level permissions, form integration, spreadsheet foundation, Email integration, integrated attachments. View and Edit options, In-app tutorials, comments. Education pricing available.
	Gantter: Google Single Sign-on, Create within Google Drive, real time chat and collaboration, Mobile support. Works within the GAFE domain but mirrors Microsoft Project.
	Workflowy: Very clear list generator with sharing capabilities, Free
	Planbox: Google Single Sign-on, Unlimited storage, Mobile access, real-time collaboration, 2 users free, Google Drive integration, in app file attachment, feedback for customers widget.
	Teambox: Video conferencing capabilities, mobile apps, Google Drive integration, 5 users free, in app files attachment.

Google Docs Apps

	Videonot.es: is a great Google App that allows you to add notes to any YouTube video and will reveal the annotations as the video plays. When you are done, the video is stored in your Google Drive.
	Voice Comments: is an app that allows you to add audio to any Google Doc, unfortunately not Presentations, Spreadsheets, or any other Google product. For offering feedback on essays or instructions on projects, this app really enhances learner efficiency and productivity.
	Googbric: Goobric allows for rubric-based grading of Google Drive resources (Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Folders, etc.) and currently only works with resources created via the Doctopus Script for teachers - a tool for differentiating, grouping, distributing and managing student projects in google Drive.
	Activity Feed: notifies you of changes to shared files. It shows unread changes & summarizes the activity in shared files so that you can stay on top of your work.

Presentation Tools

Video Production Tools

	iMovie: In the new iMovie '11, you can make movie trailers, easily edit audio, add effects, and share your new movie on FaceBook, YouTube, and more.
	Mozilla Popcorn maker:  Popcorn Maker makes it easy to enhance, remix and share web video. Use your web browser to combine video and audio with content from the rest of the web.
	YouTube Editor: Enhance your uploaded YouTube videos in your web browser. Great for basic video production in the cloud and is easy to master after a quick 5 minute tutorial.
	Windows Movie Maker: Turn your videos and photos into movies with Movie Maker.

Screen Capturing Tools

	Camtasia: gives you the tools you need to record on-screen activity, edit and enhance your content, and share in high-quality to viewers anywhere.
	Screenr:  Instant screencasts: Just click record. Screenr's web-based screen recorder makes it a breeze to create and share your screencasts around the web.
	Jing: captures anything you see on your computer screen, as an image or short video, and lets you share it instantly.
	Quicktime: lets you play back your media using an uncluttered interface with controls that fade out when they’re not needed.
	Screenium: features a completely new and built-in video editor. From now on you do not require any expensive additional video editing software packages.

Presentation Apps

	Google Presentations: Not only does it have everything you need to pull together an awesome presentation, but you’ll never have to hit “save” again.
	SlideRocket: provides presentation software that helps you create & share presentations; gain powerful insights with high security.
	Prezi:  is a cloud-based presentation software that opens up a new world between whiteboards and slides. The zoomable canvas makes it fun to explore ideas.
	SlideShare: Offers users the ability to upload and share publicly or privately PowerPoint presentations, Word documents and Adobe PDF Portfolios.
	VisualBee: takes a plain PowerPoint presentation and automatically enhances it, creating an exciting and powerful showcase.
	Animoto: Turn your photos, video clips, and music into stunning video masterpieces to share with everyone. Fast, free, and shockingly easy!

Podcasting

	VoiceThread: Transforming media into collaborative spaces with video, voice, and text commenting.
	Audacity: Audio editor for recording, slicing, and mixing audio. Site includes help, downloads, and developer information.
	Downcast: impressive feature list and customizability has made it a favorite among podcast aficionados and, conversely, likely scared off some newbies.
	Pod Casts: is a great choice for those new to the world of podcasts, as it boasts an extremely attractive, intuitive interface that simplifies the process of finding, adding, and organizing your podcast subscriptions.
	PodBean: An ultra simple podcast publishing solution. Everything you need.
	Spreaker: allows anyone to become a radio DJ by helping them create and broadcast their own personal radio show on the internet.
	Vocaroo: is a great, easy to use, audio recording tool. Just press record, then record your message. When finished, Vocaroo generates a URL to share via e email, Facebook, Twitter, etc

BackChannels

	TodaysMeet: helps you embrace thebackchannel and connect with your audience in realtime
	Chatzy: Free private chat service - create your own chat room and invite people by email. No installation or registration required.
	Twitter: Instantly connect to what's most important to you. Create a group using the #(hashtag) function for backchannels.
	Google Groups: is an improved way to participate in online discussions. Create a group for your class, presentation, or activity and continue to collaborate dynamically long afterwards.

Audience Feedback Tools

	Poll Everywhere:  Audience response system that uses mobile phones, twitter, and the web. Responses are displayed in real-time on gorgeous charts in PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.
	Socrative: is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
	Google Forms:  can help you create quizzes, polls, surveys, exams, or any other data collection form you like. Feedback is instantaneously collected and organized into a Google Spreadsheet and can be viewed in charts, tables, or graphs within one click.
	Google Moderator: Get to know your audience by letting them decide which questions, suggestions or ideas interest them most.
	SurveyMonkey: Create and publish online surveys in minutes, and view results graphically and in real time.
	Obsurvey: is repeatedly tested on people who have never used obsurvey before. To make sure you find it easy to use.

Website Creation Tools

	Google Sites:  is a free and easy way to create and share webpages. Learn more. Create rich web pages easily; Collect all your info in one place; Control who can view, and edit, and more.
	Weebly:  Named one of TIME's 50 Best Websites, Weebly has an easy, drag & drop interface to create your own website.
	OpenScholar: A full-featured open-source web site-creation package designed for the academic community by Harvard University.
	Yola: Make a free website with this free website builder. They offer free hosting and a free website address.

Blogs

	Blogger: is a blog-publishing service that allows private or multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries.
	WordPress: Free blogs managed by the developers of the WordPress software. Includes custom design templates, integrated statistics, automatic spam protection and other features.
	EduBlogs: Safe, secure and easy to use. Used for e-portfolios, class sites & much more... Trusted by over 2 million educators since 2005.
	Weebly:  Named one of TIME's 50 Best Websites, Weebly has an easy, drag & drop interface to create your own website.
	Google Sites:  is a free and easy way to create and share webpages. Learn more. Create rich web pages easily; Collect all your info in one place; Control who can view, and edit, and more.