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W3C Markup Validation Service

W3C Markup Validation Service can check the markup of Web documents. This website provides information about accessibility and links to other validator tools for checking specific aspects of the HTML code of a website. W3C is the gold standard of accessibility standards. W3C Markup Validation Service Keywords: Accessibility, Websites
SUNY FACT2 Online Accessibility

This website created by the Online Accessibility SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2) Task Group to provide recommendations and tips on making software and educational resources more accessible and to ensure they comply with Section 508. SUNY FACT2 Online Accessibility Why Does Accessibility Matter? Keywords: Accessibility, Websites
Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere is a polling application to gather live responses using simple text messages or WIFI through a mobile device, phones, tablets, or laptops. Poll Everywhere lets people vote on options displayed on the screen by visiting a website, texting a number on their phones, using the iPhone/Android app, or using Twitter. The poll results are updated…
JoinMe

JoinMe is an online meeting app, with powerful collaboration features, such as customization of your meeting background, one-click screen-sharing and personalized URLs. JoinMe Keywords: Collaboration, Video
MindMeister

MindMeister is a tool that allows collaborative creation of mind maps / concept maps and share them online. MindMeister Keywords: Visual Design, mindmap
Google Forms

Google Forms lets you easily collect online survey responses. It’s completely free and has no restrictions on the number of surveys you can create the number of questions in each survey or the number of responses you can collect. You can also automatically export your results to Google Sheets for online access and sharing. …
Popplet

Popplet is a tool that allows users to visualize ideas. Create graphic organizers, timelines, and many other forms of visual organization. Popplet Keywords: Mobile Apps, Presentations, Productivity Tools, Visual Design
Google Keep

Google Keep is like using post-it notes for your phone. It’s a great way to mind dump tasks as they come into your head. Simply create a note, write down the task and pin it onto your screen. It’ll stay there until you complete the task and delete the note. You can also set a…
Flora

Flora is an app that utilizes the Pomodoro technique to keep your focus on one task at a time. Once you set the timer, you may not check messages, answer calls or visit sites on your phone for that period of time. If you stick to your task without getting distracted by your phone, you…
FocusList

FocusList is a way to improve the Pomodoro technique, forcing you to focus on one task without getting distracted. It tracks the time you spend on a task and helps deepen your concentration while you do it. FocusList Pomodoro Technique Keywords: Mobile Apps, Productivity Tools
Buffer

Buffer is an app that lets you pre-post your social media posts and “release” them at a specific time. This app allows you to schedule your posts to be visible during the times and days your audience is online. Buffer How to use Buffer Keywords: Mobile Apps, Productivity Tools, Social Media
Blinkist

Blinkist is an app that takes a non-fiction book, summarizes it and reads it back to you (in audio or text) within 15 minutes. This app is great for people who love to learn new things but don’t have the time to read an entire book. Note: a free trial is available. Otherwise, the app…
Glogster

Glogster is a cloud-based (SaaS) platform for presentation and interactive learning. It allows users to mix all kinds of media on a virtual canvas to create multimedia posters, and access a library of engaging educational content created by students and educators worldwide. Glogster encourages interactive, collaborative education and digital literacy. Note that there are a…
Loom

This Chrome extension provides simple screencasting with just a single click to record and then one click to finish, resulting in a publicly shareable URL automatically copied to your clipboard. Individual videos on the LOOM free plan are limited to up to 5 minutes. Collaborative features allow teams to co-develop videos. Loom has a free…
OneDrive

OneDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a web browser or their local device. OneDrive OneDrive Help Center Keywords: Collaboration, File Management, Productivity Tools
Flipboard

Flipboard is is your personal e-magazine, at your desk, in your back pocket or on your wrist. Filled with stories, photos, and videos on any interest, it’s a single place to keep up with your world. And now, the top ten stories can be sent right to your Apple Watch. Flipboard Keywords:…
24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screencasts

This article provides useful tips for creating screencasts. Screencasts capture the content on the computer screen which can also be combined with additional graphics, presentations, and audio. 24 Tips for Creating High Quality Screencasts Keywords: audio, podcasts, presentations, recording, screencast, video
Blogger

Blogger is a popular blogging platform run by Google. It is a blog-publishing service that allows multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. Although there are more complex blogging tools available, the combination of cost (free) and flexibility makes Blogger an attractive option, whether you’re updating friends and family about your life, hosting your own advice column,…
SoundBible

SoundBible is a search engine for free and royalty-free sound clips and sound effects. This website updates weekly and all downloads are free. SoundBible Keywords: audio, Creative Commons, Open Educational Resources (OER), podcasts
ClipSafari

ClipSafari is a large collection of clipart that can be used freely for many purposes. ClipSafari Keywords: Collaboration, Copyright, Creative Commons