Table of Contents

Tech Tool #1...InfinitFile Sharing.3

Tech Tool #2...MyStorybookDigital Storytelling4
Tech Tool #3...Word TamerInteractive Literary Journey.5
Tech Tool #4...Newseum Digital ClassroomHistorical Exploration...6
Tech Tool #5...LibrAdventuresVirtual Field Trip...7
Tech Tool #6...AnnotaryOrganization and Collaboration8
Tech Tool #7...TackkWeb Design/Content Creation9
Tech Tool #8...Google World WondersVirtual Exploration10
Tech Tool #9...BooktrackLiterary Soundtrack..11
Tech Tool #10...Maxs Math AdventuresMath and Language Activities..12
Tech Tool #11...WhyvilleEducational Gaming Community13
Tech Tool #12...DweeberSocial Collaboration Platform14
Tech Tool #13...GleanEducational Search Engine.15
Tech Tool #14...PowtoonAnimated Presentation Creator.16
Tech Tool #15...GliffyProfessional Presentation Creator...17
Bonus Tools..18
Bonus Tool #1...VismeVisual Content Creator19
Bonus Tool #2...KuizzaQuiz and Flashcard Creator..20
Bonus Tool #3...NASA Kids ClubInteractive Space Lessons...21
Bonus Tool #4...BitStripsComic Book Creator.22
Bonus Tool #5...Poll EverywhereSurvey Creator23
SimpleK12 Resources.24

15 New Web Tools for 2015

1. Infinit
Infinit is a desktop application that offers unlimited, high speed file sharing with a
simple drag and drop. Users can quickly, efficiently, and securely transfer their data
to others using peer to peer technology. This tool is available and FREE for Mac and
Windows and it allows its users to:

Create links

Send to other Infiniti users

15 New Web Tools for 2015

2. MyStorybook
MyStorybook is a digital storytelling web tool that allows students to create their very
own story from scratch. With this tool, students can:

Create their own storyline

Draw pictures

Insert photos or other illustrations

Publish and view stories in the public gallery

15 New Web Tools for 2015

3. Word Tamer
Word tamer is a digital storytelling web tool that takes students on an interactive
carnival journey through creative storytelling. As students progress through the
journey, they are exposed to thrilling videos and activities that teach the process of
developing characters, setting, and plot while also introducing various literary
devices.

15 New Web Tools for 2015

4. Newseum Digital Classroom
Newseum Digital Classroom is a is a cross-disciplinary resource that helps reinforce
historical and governmental concepts through the use of:

Interactive timelines

Downloadable lesson plans and modules

Archival videos lessons and guides

Primary source documents (newspaper, photos, etc.)

15 New Web Tools for 2015

5. LibrAdventures
LibrAdventures is a web tool that allows students to utilize Google Maps to see the
places and events that influenced famous authors and their works. LibrAdventures
can be explored by selecting a name, location, or event in the drop-down menu of
the homepage. Various palcemark icons are pinned on the map for students to
explore, which allows them to make connections between place and stories.

15 New Web Tools for 2015

6. Annotary
Annotary is a browser extension that is prompted to improve research skills and
results through online annotations.

Save and highlight pages

Take notes

Share findings with others

Unlimited bookmarking, annotations, and collaboration

15 New Web Tools for 2015

7. Tackk
Tackk is a free web platform that allows users to generate and personalize their own
content.

Design a web page

Create your own blog post

Announce/advertise an event

Display your art

No registration required, although if not registered, content will expire

15 New Web Tools for 2015

8. Google World Wonders
Google World Wonders is a web tool that allows users to get closer than ever to
historical sites by taking them on a virtual field trip. This tool includes unique features
such as:

Street view technology

3D models providing virtual exploration in and around ancient sites

Informational videos relating to each site

Photographs

15 New Web Tools for 2015

9. Booktrack
Booktrack is an online soundtrack platform that allows users to further immerse
themselves into digital text by incorporating an array of multimedia to accompany
their reading. Users select the text they would like to enhance and just add whatever
audio they like from a selection of over 20,000 tracks.
Soundtracks include:

Soundtracks can be added to:

Music

Books

Sounds effects

Short stories

Ambient sound

Poetry

Customizable audio
pace

Blog posts

15 New Web Tools for 2015

10. Maxs Math Adventures
Maxs Math Adventure is a web tool featured with math and language arts activities
designed for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. The activities are designed
to challenge students to solve math problems, while using clues embedded in
rhymes.
Choose from a variety of skills:

Shapes

Subtraction

Linear measurement

Size comparison

Addition

Number patterns

Fractions

Concrete multiplication

15 New Web Tools for 2015

11. Whyville
Whyville is an online educational gaming community that challenges young students
in a multitude of areas. What is unique about this particular educational gaming
community is the virtual world aspect, where students can earn virtual money and
use it to start their own virtual business and learn about a variety of economic
functions.

15 New Web Tools for 2015

12. Dweeber
Dweeber is an educational social networking web tool that allows students to friend
each other and virtually meet for study sessions. Within these study sessions,
students can:

Solve problems together

Communicate with one another

Create collaborative drawing and diagrams with an interactive whiteboard

Send links on specific topics

15 New Web Tools for 2015

13. Glean
Glean is a web tool designed to make searching for educational video lessons much
easier. In this tool, teachers can post videos on lesson plans on various educational
topics for students to search for and watch.

Over 1400 teachers within community

Over 15,000 video lessons plans to choose from

Personalized learning profile to match students and teachers based on:

-pace
-teaching style
-grade level

Students can pose questions for teachers to answer

Videos comply with educational standards

15 New Web Tools for 2015

14. Powtoon
Powtoon is a web tool that allows users to create animated presentations by
importing images, music, and voice overs. Powtoon also includes a drag and drop
feature where users can drag images into their presentation and manipulate them to
comply with the context of their presentations.

15 New Web Tools for 2015

15. Gliffy
Gliffy is a web tool that allows users to create professional-looking charts and
diagrams with ease. With a wide selection of shapes, arrows, and icons, there is no
limit to designing a well put together infographic.

Bonus Tools
1. Visme
Vismeis a web tool that allows users to generate their thoughts and ideas into
engaging visuals using a simple drag and drop feature. Users can choose from a
wide range of motion text or image templates.

Presentations

Animations

Infographics

Banner Ads

Bonus Tools
2. Kuizza
Kuizza is an educational outlet for students to create and share information with one
another on garnered topics. Students can choose to create flashcards or online
quizzes and for others to view, who can also provide feedback. Quizzes can be
single or multiple choice answers.

Bonus Tools
3. Nasa Kids Club
Nasa Kids Club is a unique web tool that provides information about math and
space science in the form of interactive space missions. Students can complete
these interactive missions and stimulate further interest in space by receiving real
time updates from NASA. These updates include the latest images, videos, and
news.

Bonus Tools
4. BitStrips
BitStrips is a web tool that allows users to animate themselves and create avatars by
adjusting their physical characteristics and accessories. They can then place their
avatars in comic book settings and create and share their own comic strip.

Bonus Tools
5. Poll Everywhere
Poll everywhere is a web tool that allows users to generate questions for an audience and the audience can respond via text.

Web generated SMS number

Customizable colors, fonts and graphics

Usable in Powerpoint or Keynote for live results

Participant anonymity

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