Create, Collaborate, Communicate
PLEASE NOTE: These tools will be discussed at length in class.
Resources to Communicate, Create, Collaborate
As you locate these resources, bookmark the online resources so they are easy to access. You can create a bookmark folder to place all these project resources. Organization is key!
Since this list is not "all inclusive," you may find other useful options. If you locate additional, helpful resources for any creation, just send it to Ms. Moore to add to the list.
Learn from the Masters - MASTER CLASS
Register to participate in a class taught by the "Masters." Click on "Categories" to view the different categories (topics) and who is teaching.
Infographic and Sharing Tools
Printing Press - Create a Newspaper, Brochure, or Flyer/Poster/Sign online, then print and/or share the pdf digitally to embed in a website
Easel.ly - Create a free account and select an infographic template to represent an idea in a visual way
Sway - Create an account with your school G-mail and password to develop a presentation that can be shared online
Padlet - Digital bulletin board for presentation or sharing information
Trello - Create boards, lists, and cards online to enable you to organize and prioritize your project in a fun and flexible way
Google Account Tools
Your Google Drive
Your YouTube Account
Your Google Sites Account - You will use Google sites to build your project website
Your Google Keep Account - A note-taking tool that uses a variety of tools for taking notes, including text, lists, images, and audio all within one place and with organization
Blogger - Create your blog through your Google account and make sure the blog can be viewed by others
Video Creation
There are a multitude of video tools to use. You can video your final product on an i-phone, i-pad, tablet, flip camera...the list is endless. Once you have the video taping completed to your satisfaction, you can edit using tools online or on your computer.
Screencastify - Chrome add-on screen recorder where the lite version is free and has many great features to record your computer screen
Animoto - Chrome add-on that turns your photos and video clips into quality videos and slideshows, complete with music and text
WeVideo - Chrome add-on video editing tool with a database of graphics, audio and complete themes, specific transitions, music and sound effects and text font. Graphics consist of image and solid colored backgrounds, frames and overlays. For audio, you can access free and premium music, plus sound effects. You can choose between many transition patterns and effects and add text.
Adobe Spark - Create narrated videos, printed materials, graphics, or writing assignments for FREE
PowToon - Create animated videos
ChipChamp - Create an account using your school Google login and begin creating videos
Kizoa - Creating videos, online collages, etc.
Soundcloud - Add to Chrome and try it out...not my favorite)
MySimpleShow - Online tools to develop your writing and presentation with storyline planning and development in video format
Book Tools
Book Creator - Make, read and share books online -- You can also publish and print
MyStorybook - Write your story or book online to share or print
Create My Book - Self publish your own book in three steps
Bookemon - Create or make a book online
BookBildr - Make a children's picture book online, publish and print
ISSUU - Create a free account using your school e-mail to upload a pdf and create an online magazine, newspaper, portfolio, catalog, literature, DIY guides, community program … you name it. Presented in a beautiful, magazine-like reader.
Coding Apps and Tools
Glide - Create an app using Google Sheets (So easy!)
Video Tutorials for "How to use Glide"
More tutorials from Basic to Advanced....
Scratch - a free coding software, online and created by MIT, where you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations
App Inventor - an intuitive, visual programming environment that allows everyone and anyone to build fully functional apps for smartphones and tablets
Tynker - computing platform where you learn to program and built games, apps and more (Chromebook)
Coding with Chrome - a Google project to provide an easy-to-use coding/programming environment (IDE) within the Chrome browser that even works offline. Currently, users are able to create programs using Blockly, Coffeescript, HTML, Javascript and Python with output to Logo Turtle and/or connected toys such as the Sphero, mBot and Lego Mindstorms
Code Combat - a real game that teaches learners of all ages to code by playing through levels and quickly mastering programming concepts
Courses by Code.org - Learn the fundamentals of Computer Science with drag & drop blocks. Create your own drawings and games. Then, move on to more advanced skill lessons.
Chrome App Developer - Use this page to navigate through the process of developing apps for Chromebooks.
Apple Developer - Use this set of pages to find ways to develop apps for i-phone, i-Pad, etc. with the ability to eventually submit to Apple.
Art Tools
SketchPad - A Chrome app for drawing and painting
Sketchpad - An online sketchpad where you can sketch, edit and save or export (download)
AutoDraw - Pairs machine learning with drawings from talented artists to help you draw stuff fast
ArtStudio - Express yourself! Draw, sketch, paint, color... share! Art Studio is the drawing, sketching app (extension) interactive white board
Kleki - An online art tool to try out your art skills
Gravit.io - a cloud based "vector" designer ... Sign in with your school Google account
DeviantArt - A drawing tool online with many options to create an account, save, download, share, etc.
Khan Academy: Pixar in a Box - Learn the tools and techniques from the animators at Pixar
Photopea - Online photo editor just like Photoshop!
Gimp - A chrome app for drawing and creating images like Photoshop; will integrate in Google Drive
InspirARTion - A Chrome app for drawing with different brushes and modes
Fotor Collage Maker - A Chrome app for collage making... an editing platform, complete with customizable templates, backgrounds and effects
Music Tools
Soundtrap - A user-friendly platform for music making online by using loops and software instrument and by recording vocals, guitars and more (free trial - no longer totally free)
NoteFlight - features include recording, performance and assessment tools. Every user can access their Noteflight account from any computer or device, including Chromebooks, iPads, and smartphones. All digital scores are interactive, customizable, and easily accessible, and sharing and collaboration are built directly into every aspect of Noteflight Learn ($69 / year)
EarSketch - Making music and using code to do it
Voice Recorder (Add to Chrome)
Vocaroo (Record through the web)
Twisted Wave (You don't have to create a free account to save files - but, you can. Files are deleted after 60 days, so make sure you save to Google Drive as mp3, etc. - Create a Music folder in Google Drive!)
I like Twisted wave!
Soundcloud (add to Chrome and try it out...not my favorite, though!)
SoundWave Art - Make art from the soundwaves of your music or voice
3D Building or just Building Tools
Tailornova - Online fashion design software - Download your pattern in pdf
Build Your Own RaceCar - Also view the images and tips from this online school: Learn Car Design
Instructables - Tons of ideas and "instructables" for building and creating things - Publish your own instructable
Google SketchUp - 3D modeling software that is now linked to your school Google account - no need to download, just open from your Google Apps (the array) or click the link. https://edu.sketchup.com/app/
TinkerCad - 3D modeling software online with a free account
3DTin - 3D Modeler that runs in your browser and you can design models, create shapes, save sketches, and export
Vectory - Online and free 3D design tools
Web Design Tools
Web Poster Wizard - An online tool to create a website in just a few simple steps
Use the code = 249461
Google Sites - Use your Google account to build a website using the classic or new Google Sites
Weebly - A Chrome extension to build webpages