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PollDaddy
Create and administer a one-question poll.

Cute PDF Writer
Few PDF converters are as easy to use or as convenient as Cute PDF Writer.

Fodey, newspaper clip generator
A great solution for enticing reluctant writers.

geoGreeting
Send messages composed of letters formed by aerial shots of images from Google Earth.

Wordle
Create word clouds with Wordle.

Thinkature
This tool allows you to allows you to collaborate in real time as you chat inside a visual workspace.

HearWho
A great online tool for converting text to mp3 files.

Glogster
A nifty web 2.0 tool that allows you to create electronic posters.

Bubble Comment
With a web cam, a microphone, and a few clicks, you can add a narration bubble to any web page.

Stickies
This great little program allows you to create virtual sticky notes on your desktop.

Dragnifier
Dragnifier is a computer screen magnifier -- and one of my oldest ‘favs.’

Convert Tube
Save your favorite online videos to your PC, iPod, PSP, or mobile.

LEGO Digital Designer
A great way to introduce CAD software to elementary students.

Moving Puzzle
Just for fun, try your hand at a moving jigsaw puzzle.

SketchUp
SketchUp is a free 3D modeling program available through Google.

Blabberize
Upload a photo, add sound, animate the mouth, and create your own talking picture.

CamStudio
CamStudio, an open-source program, allows you to create videos of what you’re doing on your computer and to add narration.

Mixbook
Mixbook adds a new twist to online slide shows by enabling you to create a virtual book using your own digital photos.

MailCatch
MailCatch disposable email is quite handy when you don’t want to give out your personal or business email address or can’t get to those email accounts