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Signal Mountain, TN on the Cumberland Trail. All day hike that just about did us in.
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Had this discussion today about geo-location services and ‘checking-in.’ This is a great visual to see what consumers thing and where they check-in....
What It Is: Vine is an iPhone app that creates short, looping videos.
What Makes It Special: Great community with a huge # of tagged, shareable videos.
Why You Should Use It: Check out this great research about reaction gifs and online identity.
What It Is: The TinEye website and Chrome plug-in performs reverse image searchers.
What Makes It Special: Honestly, this is a brand new concept to me so no room for comparison.
Why You Should Use It: No more worries about image citation violations.
After a long absence, I’m back! :D
What It Is: HelloSign is an iOS and web-based e-signature service.
What Makes It Special: Works with Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, Evernote, & Skydrive.
Why You Should Use It: Do you own a fax machine? Do you like signing docs in Photoshop? Nope!
What It Is: Need to combine multiple PDF’s into one file? Try web-based PDFMerge.
What Makes It Special: No sign up needed/very user-friendly interface.
Why You Should Use It: Extremely convenient for making packets and other types of merged documents.
What It Is: Udacity offers free, online university level courses.
What Makes It Special: Problem based learning and student/instructor collaboration.
Why You Should Use It: Focuses on STEM courses and certification.
What It Is: Web-based SimplyNoise produces blessed white noise for the acoustically sensitive.
What Makes It Special: White, pink, and brown noise options.
Why You Should Use It: White noise can improve your working memory - especially if you’re a monkey.
What It Is: iOS app Corkulous is a virtual, remixable cork board.
What Makes It Special: Many tool options including notes, photos, and contacts.
Why You Should Use It: Great idea tool for the old school and the old school at heart!
What It Is: TheLogMeIn app allows you to remotely access your desktop computer from an iPad.
What Makes It Special: Use applications and open your files from anywhere.
Why You Should Use It: Reduces “I left it at home” freakouts for both you and your students.
What It Is: Turn your iOS device into a tocuhpad or keyboard with Splashtop Touchpad.
What Makes It Special: Award winning technology.
Why You Should Use It: Freedom of an airmouse + the ergonomic design of an Apple device.
What It Is: Pinterest is a web-based virtual pin board tumblr clone.
What Makes It Special: Awesomely beautiful visual layout.
Why You Should Use It: Not just for wedding-obsessed young ladies - check out this great infographic pin.
