Below are listed 20 free pieces of software that every teacher should have a look and try to use. They are all widely available on the internet and can be used to excite and engage pupils passion for learning.
Tool
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Information
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Photo Story makers
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Microsoft PhotoStory or Animoto
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Webquests
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Do a web search for any topic + ‘webquest’
Using existing ones or write your own
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Podcasting
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QR codes
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QR codes can be accessed from most phones
www.bitly.com (quick easy QR code creator)
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ (useful for sending text messages through a QR code)
http://qrvoice.net/ (simple voice messages)
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Screen Capture videos
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Jing (FREE) - www.jingproject.com
Camtasia/Camstudio
Screencast-o-matic (free)
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Khan Academy
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A range of good quality teaching videos
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Joomag
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Create an online magazine from any document
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Tiki-Toki
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Create online, interactive timelines
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Voki
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Create speaking, animated characters
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StudyBlue
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Online revision flash cards
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Learning Events
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Blogging
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Try edublogs or your school VLE
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Online quizzes
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or the school Learning Platform/VLE
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Voicethread
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Online comment walls
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Wordmaps
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Glogster
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Google Earth
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Wikis
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www.wikispaces.com or school VLE
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Skype
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Mobile voting
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Facebook
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Twitter
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Online applications
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