Friday, August 19, 2011

Snapify


Snapify is a free Google Chrome extension that allows you to highlight a word, phrase, or image marker on any webpage, then by clicking it or "Snapping it", Snapify will then open up its search box with results from Google, Twitter, Wikipedia, etc.  What makes this unique, is that you can visit other websites and pages without opening new tabs or leaving the current page you are browsing.
The search results appear in a window in the same tab.  You can also open external links on a given page within its box.
By following the link, and downloading the extension on your CHROME browser, you will easily be able to use this handy tool on any webpage you visit while browsing in Chrome.


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Kiedos.com

 Kideos is a free site that is filled with online safe, kid friendly videos. They are organized by age groups (such as 0-2, 3-4, etc.) and abide by COPPA compliance.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Google Swiffy


 Swiffy is a Google Lab addition that let’s you upload a SWF file (Flash file) and convert it to HTML5 which allows you to use flash content on devices without a Flash player (i.e. iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch).    Swiffy works directly from your web browser. It works in Firefox, Safari and Chrome, and the Mobile Safari.
This could be the answer all iPad and iPhone / Touch owners have been waiting for to view Flash videos.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Juxio

Juxio is a site that allows you to build your own posters free using a simple drag and drop interface. Posters may be created from templates that range from educational to birthdays.  They can also be built from scratch where you add your own text and images. Posters can then be printed or saved, and can be shared or marked private.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Kidipede

Kidipede is a free kids' online encyclopedia, that's a great resource for elementary and middle school students to use when researching for reports.  Browse by topic, country or even era and you will be able to get detailed information on subjects ranging from architecture to ancient science.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Encyclopedia of Life / Earth

Two related websites offer online references and databases like few others: Encyclopedia of Life and
Encyclopedia of Earth. Encyclopedia of Life has online reference sources and databases for every one of the 1.9 million species that are named and known on this planet, while Encyclopedia of Earth has references on Earth's natural environments, and their interaction with society. Both free sites provide expert-reviewed collections of content intended to used by students and educators.  


Thursday, June 2, 2011

iPiccy

iPiccy is a fee all-purpose online photo editor.  You can add text and all many different types of effects to your photos. You can upload an image or grab its url address off the Web.  Best of all, no registration is required.