Tool+Shed




 * Title:** Remember the Milk
 * Author/Publisher:** Emily Boyd, Omar Kilani, and Bob the Monkey
 * URL:** rememberthemilk.org
 * Category:** Organization
 * Technical Information:** Available everywhere ..including Andriod, Iphone, IPad, Blackberry10, Gmail, Google Calendar, Siri twitter Etc..


 * Description:** "Managing tasks is generally not a fun way to spend your time. We created Remember The Milk so that you no longer have to write your to-do lists on sticky notes, whiteboards, random scraps of paper, or the back of your hand" -website


 * Use:** This easy to use app combines humor and organization to help people stay organized. I will continue to explore usage of this app as it is very friendly linking androrid to google calendar, so I can better track my parental responsibilities and college homework.


 * Title:** Startific
 * Author/Publisher:** Eduard Locota
 * URL:** http://startific.com
 * Category:** Organization
 * Technical Information:** Web-Based App.


 * Description:** Browser Home page that displays icons that link to frequently used programs, similar to the set up of an android phone.

It is a free program therefore, an advertisement from amazon takes up 1/5 of the page... this is a little distracting, but overall this looks like a good app to explore.
 * Use:** This is similar to google chrome homepage but much more robust. the sample homepage lists about 20 applications that are commonly used. It is a really nice application that looks like my andrioid phone.




 * Title:** Edmoto
 * Author/Publisher:** Nic Borg, Jeff O'Hara
 * URL:** edmodo.com
 * Category:** School Based Application
 * Technical Information:** Web Browser.--sign up with either teacher or student account.


 * Description:** Edmodo helps connects students and teachers..


 * Use:** My daughter frequently talks about using this program so I thought I would explore it further. It is an easy way for her teachers to send assignments and tests. Students can then respond to teachers using the same medium. My 8th grade daughter finds the interface very user friendly. I intend to study this app further as I prepare for employment.


 * Title:** Glogster
 * Author/Publisher:** Google
 * URL:** gloster.com
 * Category:** Blog
 * Technical Information:** HTML5 - will work on Ipad or any other HTML 5 device.


 * Description:** Glogster EDU is the leading global education platform for the creative expression of knowledge and skills in the classroom and beyond. We empower educators and students with the technology to create GLOGS - online multimedia presentations - with text, photos, videos, graphics, sounds, drawings, data attachments and more. -Glogster Website


 * Use:** This is another commonly used application in the Lexington One School District. I intend to study it further inorder to prepare for future employment. Also looks like a fun way to prepare multimedia presentations.




 * Title:** Re.VU
 * Author/Publisher:** Stephen Years, Bart Clarkson
 * URL:** re.vu
 * Category:** Job Search
 * Technical Information:** Web Based App


 * Description:** A visual resume/portfolio --pronounced Review


 * Use:** As I continue to seek employment I need to ensure my online presence is plentiful and appropriate. This website combines my linkedin account with a more dynamic interface. Allows me to add portfolios and other work samples.


 * Title:** Prezi
 * Author/Publisher:** Adam Somlai-Fischer, Peter Halacsy and Peter Arvai
 * URL:** prezi.com
 * Category:** Presentation Software
 * Technical Information:** Adobe Flash must be installed.


 * Description:** Dynamic version of powerpoint. Allows users create a 3-D canvas.


 * Use:** I saw a presentation presented using Prezi at one point in my career. I would like to learn more about this program so my presentations can be more interactive. I will not however swear to that because while I was doing some prep work for this particular assignment I was getting a little sea sick.




 * Title:** Photoface
 * Author/Publisher:** Oddcast
 * URL:** http://host-d.oddcast.com/php/application_UI/doorId=357/clientId=1/
 * Category:** Multimedia
 * Technical Information:** Webbased


 * Description:** This app allows you to upload your picture and create an avatar of your self which can then be used on blogs, wiki pages and presentations.

I have been considering creating an avatar to place on my recently created re.vu page. I am able to add prerecorded video for use with the website.
 * Use:** I have no idea what I would use this for, but it looks like fun. :)




 * Title:** Livebinders
 * Author/Publisher:** Livebinders.Inc
 * URL:** livebinders.com
 * Category:** Organization
 * Technical Information:** Web based application that can be used anywhere.


 * Description:** Digital Binders - An easy way to replace the three ring binders.

I was also really impressed that this page had a binder and help desk especially designed for school counselor. I could click on another counselors binder and review their information, great way to review resources.
 * Use:** I am going to use this app to organize letters of reference, resumes, transcripts and other information needed in a job search.


 * Title:** clipperz
 * Author/Publisher:** Giulio Cesare Solaroli and Marco Barulli
 * URL:** https://www.clipperz.com/
 * Category:** Organization
 * Technical Information:** Web Based Tool... android being developed. Currently free, new accounts will be charged a fee. The fee will be paid using Bitcoins to protect identity.


 * Description:** Clipperz is an online vault where you can store confidential data without worrying about security. It can be used to save and manage passwords, private notes, burglar alarm codes, credit and debit card details etc.


 * Use:** I have many accounts and associated passwords. This program will assist me in organizing passwords so they can be accessible for my computer or mobile device. They are secured with cryptographic algorithms.



Located similar program GetMacApps for macintosh.
 * Title:** Ninite
 * Author/Publisher:** Patrick Swieskowski and Sascha Kuzins
 * URL:** http://ninite.com/
 * Category:** Dowload
 * Technical Information:** Windows/Linux

Ninite Updater -- 9.99 yearly home fee - which watches your programs and updates in the background as needed. Ninite Pro- update and installs programs on a network fee based on size of network.
 * Description:** Ninite Free Version -- Allows you to quickly and easily install/update programs on your PC.

If I was managing a network it would also be great to control updates and installs to ensure all users are keeping the virus protection up to date. Also appears to be a nice way to install a bunch of programs for personal use. The list of available programs is very extensive.
 * Use:** I could see this program as being very useful if I was setting up student computers and wanted to ensure the software was updated in the student labs.