communication and collaboration

Communication within the Classroom:
Blogs / Wikis / More
Communication outside the Classroom
Collaboration in the Classroom
Collaboration outside the Classroom / around the Community
Collaboration around the World
Edublogs
 The creators of Edublogs are on the cutting-edge of web technologies and they tailor their services to those in education. 
Geesee
Allows you to embed your own customizable chat rooms to your teacher websites or class blog
Mind42
Mind42 is a mapping tool that is super easy to use.  The best part of this application is that you can map alone and share with others … or, you can map together in real time to enhance the collaboration process.
Ask A Biologist
Sponsored by ASU
OER Commons
Worldwide learning network of shared teaching and learning materials made freely available online.
Blogger
A great starting place for new bloggers … super simple.
Ask An Expert 
Connects you with hundreds of  real world experts, ranging from astronauts to zookeepers.
These experts have volunteered to answer your questions for free!
Mindmeister
Create collaborative mind maps to help students brainstorm ideas, plan projects, and think visually.
Google Docs
Upload your files, edit anytime from anywhere, choose who can access your documents
share and collaborate online.
Out on a Lim
Learn how videoconferencing is being used in classtooms around the world.
Class Blog Meister
An easy-to-use and extra safe environment for create student blogging.
RefDesk - Ask the Expert
Connects you with hundreds of real world experts, ranging in a variety of K-12 topics.
Excel Templates for the Classroom
Templates for collaborative projects for a variety of subject areas and grade levels.

Vyew
Give presentations, host webinars, or conduct team meetings.
Educators' Knowledge Center
Information on videoconferencing, including:
Introduction to Videoconferencing,
Directories for Videoconferencing Users and Providers,
Collaborative Projects and more.
WikiSpaces
Free private wikis for teachers and students. 
Classcaster
This simple podcasting tool allows educators to use hands-free cell phones to record a podcast and send it to the Classcaster system to be published.
Imagination3
Imagination Cubed - A whiteboard that you can save, share, and print.  Use your mouse to write (go slow until you get the hang of it) or use the tools to create shapes, stamps or lines.  The coolest feature is it allows you to “replay” your drawing in exact sequence.
Phuser
Have group discussions privately. Share photos and files securely. You choose who joins in. Keep track of many discussions easily.
AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer
Videoconferencing resources from AT&T, including ideas and examples, instructional strategies and evaluation tools.
PBWiki
Wiki builder
Peanut Butter” wiki helps you stick together as you collaborate and learn. Free and easy to use.  You can password protect it.
Podcasts in the Classroom
The in's and out's of how to podcast with your students.
WallwisherCreate a workspace and create notes in the workspace. You can save your workspace at any time and return to them from the same computer or any other computer. You can also share your notes with others. SpringnoteOnline nbotebook. Create pages, work on them with friends, and share files. Advanced search,  templates, and 2GB of free file storage. Video Conferencing Resources
The web sites listed on this page contain information about local, national and international video conferencing resources.
Wetpaint
It’s so easy to build your own wiki with Wetpaint.  Invite your students or colleagues to be a part of the wiki experience. 
Podcasting Wiki
Created by Wesley Fryer.  A wealth of resources and training/help documents for podcasting in your classroom.
SwirrlData collaboration online. A web application that allows your team to store, share, edit and analyze information. EtherpadCollaborate on a the same page in a text document in real time. California State Parks PORTS program provides teachers and students with complete units of study and live videoconferences. 
Yack Pack
Collaboration and sharing is made easy through a private network that you create.  Audio messages can be recorded and shared with the touch of a button.
L8R
Write emails now, send them later
write e-mails in advance and have them sent when you specify.
Flowchart
an online multi-user, real-time collaboration flowchart software.
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LucidchartCreate crisp, attractive flow charts for the web or print. Everyone works on a document at the same time. Collaborators get your changes immediately. RINET Videoconferencing Resources
Links and resources to get your students'  videoconferencing projects started.
Ning
Ever wanted to have your students explored MySpace or Facebook, but worried about security issues or educational value?   Now you can create and customize your own social networking platform with education in mind!
ChatzyA free private chat service. Fill out the form to create a chat room immediately - only for you and the people you invite. No popup ads, works on any PC, with any language and through firewalls.


WiggioOnline tool that makes it easy to work in groups, keep a shared calendar, send mass emails, voice and text messages, store and edit files in one folder.

Bright Talk
Create your own free, regular webcasts for others to view and enjoy.
21classes
Create a virtual classroom and BlogPortal.
Instant use, hosted, free.
BabblestreamEmbeddable large group voice chat.



TimzonCollaboration tool enabling virtual teams to communicate effectively through video and across time zones.

Grou.ps
Create your own social network. No ads or branding unless your storage needs exceed 3GB.




TeamviewerTeamViewer establishes connections to any PC all around the world within just a few seconds. You can remote control your partner's PC as if you were sitting right in front of it.

Wallwisher
Sticky note creator / organizer. You just click and drag sticky notes and can easily link to websites, pictures or videos on the web.  Use as a tool for generating thoughts on a topic or as a way for students to reflect on what they have learned.

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Tutpup and is a place where students are matched up with other students from around the world to play maths and spelling games in real time. There are several games to choose from, each with multiple levels.
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FutureMe 
You can send your future self an email. Students to send themselves an email that they would receive in one/two/five/ten years time, writing down their future goals and ambitions to see if they achieve them. Students could also email reminders about due dates for projects etc.
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Journey North
engages students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America.
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