Digital Creation Tools for Projects
Project Tips:
Preview Tools: Always preview the tools and ensure they fit your project needs.
Freeware Caution: Prefer freeware and be cautious about signing up with personal accounts.
Citations: Always cite your sources to maintain academic integrity.
Content Over Form: Focus on the content and what you’ve learned, rather than just showcasing software features.
Contact Information: If you find useful sources or encounter any issues with the provided tools, please email Mrs. Kilker to update the list.
Category | Tool/Resource | Description | URL | Notes |
Presentation Alternatives | Prezi | Dynamic presentation software that's visually appealing and easy to customize. | 14-day free trial. Dynamic and interactive. | |
Slidedog | Allows for seamless loading of video and other media, although bandwidth might be a limitation. | Useful for multimedia-heavy presentations. | ||
Animoto | Creates movies from slides and other media, includes a music library. | Great for video presentations. | ||
WeVideo | Enables movie creation with the option to use your own music. | Versatile video editing platform. | ||
Canva | Free for the basic edition, offers a wide range of design tools. | User-friendly and versatile design tool. | ||
Powtoon | Adds music, motion, and animation to presentations. | Good for animated presentations. | ||
Haiku Deck | Offers hundreds of built-in images for creating presentations. | Easy-to-use with a focus on visual content. | ||
Projeqt | Allows for creating layered presentations with multiple types of content. | Good for multi-layered presentations. | ||
Posters and Infographics | ||||
bubble us | mind web | create mind maps | ||
Easel.ly | Create infographics easily. | Great for data visualization. | ||
BigHuge | Create posters | puzzles, edit photos | ||
Graphics and Comics | ||||
Pixton | Create comic strips or graphic novels. | Requires Facebook login; be cautious. | ||
Storyboard Creator | Allows for the creation of storyboards. | Good for planning and visual storytelling. | ||
Voki | Create avatars with voice functionality. | Adds a personal touch with avatars and voices. | ||
Text-Based Projects | ||||
Word Cloud | free word cloud creator | adjustable | ||
Poll Everywhere | create polls | instant results | ||
Dropbox | share and collaborate | work together | ||
Doodle polls | polling | create online polls | ||
Story Jumper | create stories | create and shore stories | ||
Survey Tools | Create and conduct surveys with sufficient text to demonstrate learning. | Use to gather and analyze data. | ||
Video and Podcasts | Podbean | Start and host podcasts. | Ideal for creating audio content. | |
Delicious | photo editing | turn photos into art | ||
Anchor | Platform for creating and distributing podcasts. | User-friendly for beginners in podcasting. | ||