On this page you'll find Cool Tools for writing, creating images, and publishing.

The page got so large that I had to split it, so be sure to check out Cool Tools II for more resources!

 

Link	Tool Type	Description
Code Academy	coding	Learn how to write code that can help you create your own video games and apps. Cool!
Pocket Mod	organization	Cool customizable, printable organizer that fits into your pocket.
OneLook	dictionary	Cool search possibilities for exact words, and phrases and ideas about your word.
Ninja Words	dictionary	Super quick and uncluttered dictionary that keeps a running list of words you've looked up.
Oxford Learner's Dictionary	dictionary	Be sure to choose American English; provides simple definitions plus pronunciations.
Wordnik	dictionary	Definitions, examples, etymology, and more.
Merriam Webster (M-W)	dictionary	Definitions, examples, sentences, discussions about synonyms
Longman Dictionary	dictionary	Sensible definitions, even if they're a bit long.
Dillfrog Muse	dictionary	Explains words in detail, and relates them to surrounding words.
Wordstash	dictionary	Definitions, synonyms, examples, web examples.
Calvin and Hobbes Dictionary	cartoon dictionary	Find a word and the comic strip in which it appeared.
Etymonline	etymology dictionary	An etymology dictionary explains the history of words and their origins.
Wordia	video dictionary	Selected words are defined and enhanced with video; also play games related to word meanings.
Visuwords	visual dictionary and cool dictionary	Shows definitions, plus visual connections to other words.
Big Huge Thesaurus	thesaurus	Thesaurus for synonyms and rhymes.
Word Sense	thesaurus	Cool synonym and antonym finder, which helps you get the "sense" of the word easily
ThesaurusLand	thesaurus	Keeps a running list of words you look up.
FactMonster	homework help	Easy-to-navigate site for homework help.
Homework Spot	homework help	Links for getting your homework done.
Easy Notecards	flashcard creator	Create flash cards or access premade cards here. Create an account to store cards for studying.
Study Blue	flashcard creator	Another flashcard creation site.
FauxFlash	flashcard creator	Pronounced "foe flash," another flashcard creator.
Printable Stationery	specialized paper printer	Print out graph paper, bot paper, etc.
Face Your Manga	avatar creator	Create a cartoon version avatar for use on social media sites and projects. Here is the link for the bookmark project.
Mii Maker	avatar creator	Similar to Wii characters.
Mini Mizer	avatar creator	Look like a Lego dude.
Doppel Me	avatar creator	Create a full-body cartoon image for use in social media sites.
Wee World	avatar creator	Full body with accessories.
Dude Factory	avatar creator	Create a full body avatar.
Fooz Me	avatar creator	Think bobble heads.
I Am Bored	avatar creator	Simple faces, lots of options.
Pick a Face	avatar creator	Faces with options.
Mangatar	avatar creator	Japanese inspired characters.
Supalogo	logo creator	Create your own cool logo, like the one at ShareSpace.
Flaming Text	logo creator	Create your own custom logo.
LunaPics	image editor	LOTS of variations for changing pics.
Picadilo	image editor	Super easy image editor to add cool changes to your pics.
Pixlr	image editor	Cool effects and easily adjustable changes.
Online Image Editor	image editor	Add cool effects to your avatar, such as glitter or stars.
Glitterboo	image editor	Another easy site for adding glitter effects to your images.
iPiccy	image editor	Edit photos or images easily, with lots of cool effects.
Fotor	image editor	Lots of subtle effects, including mosaic.
PicMonkey	image editor	Lots of really cool, easy to use image modifiers, plus neat add-ons.
Photopea	image editor	Advanced tools, with layers.
Background Remover	background remover	Create a clear background on images. Works surprisingly well!
Clipping Magic	image clipper	Clip backgrounds from images.
Word Mosaic	text to image	Put selected text into shapes.
Sumo Paint	art application	Create pictures or edit existing pictures; be sure to save as a .png file, or Greenshot your work.
Bomomo	art application	Weird and wonderful dots form their own designs! Lots of experimentation needed!
Muro	art application	Much cooler effects than Sumo paint, and a lot more abstract.
A Web Whiteboard	art application	Need a simpler drawing app that works like Mr. Schoch's whiteboard? This is it. Create simple drawings and then right click to save them for use on projects and applications. Cool way to save handwriting also.
Kuler	color picker	Pick just the right color for your project or font.
Greenshot	image copier	Download site for Greenshot, that cool screen capture tool that we use in school. A parent may need to help with the download, but this is the creator's site, and the safest place to get it online.
Photos for Class	images	copyright free pics for projects, properly attributed!
Flickr Creative Commons	images	copyright free pics for projects
Pexels		Free photos to use; really high quality.
Photo Gallery	images	Mostly CC photos that you can use with attribution.
Pixabay	images	Images in the public domain, free to use.
EveryStockPhoto	images	Search for free photos (some still need to be attributed).
FreeFoto.com	images	Search for free photos on any topic.
Seven Sites	images	Seven sites to find fabulous, free, high quality photos.
Morgue File	images	Search for royalty-free images.
Dreamstime	images	Search for royalty-free images.
Pixabay	images	Public domain images.
Tag Galaxy	images	Cool way to sort and narrow search for Flickr images.
Every Stock Photo	images	Some free stock photos.
Free Photo Sources	images	Huge collection of links for students.
Royalty Free Images	images	You still need to credit the source!
Pexels	images	Free images to use; searchable.
Unsplash	images	Free images for you to use; read about how to give credit.
Great Image Sites	images	10+ sites for free images.
GIFs for Kids	GIFs	School appropriate GIFs for projects.
Image Coder	CC image coder	Instantly code images with Creative Commons data.
Free Stock Photos	more images	Article listing ten more sites for free images.
JPEG Mini	image reducer	Doesn't resize picture; just makes them use less memory.
Big Huge Labs	art/photo editing	Create cool projects using your photos or saved online images.
Web Cam Toy	photo editing	You need a web cam to use this site. Exercise caution and avoid placing your pics online publicly.
Image Chef	photo editing	Another site to use photos in cool ways.
FotoFlexer	photo editing	Edit your images using lots of tools plus cool filters.
iPiccy	photo editing	Cool image editing options.
Phixer	photo editing	Online photo editing.
Pixlr	photo editing	Online photo editing with cool effects.
EnThread	photo editing	Image editor that uses simple sliding tools; seems to only work in Google Chrome.
Fun Photo Box	fun photo editing	Use images in cool new ways.
PhotoMontage	fun photo editing	Put your image in weird places.
Be Funky	fun photo editing	Use your photos plus this tool to get cool effects.
Big Huge Labs	photo posters	Create an inspirational poster using your photo.
Picfull	photo editing	Quick and easy photo editing with cool effects.
Citrify	photo editing	Super simple photo editing, good for portraits.
Sign Generator	photo/text generator	Write you own message in a cool new place.
Glass Giant	photo/text generator	Write your message or use a photo in a cool way.
Picture Trail	slideshow creator	Cool new slideshow alternative; some cool 3D effects.
Vovox	slideshow creator	Goes side to side versus slide by slide.
MyBrainShark	slideshow creator with audio	Add audio to online presentations.
Bubblr	slideshow	Slideshow creator, cartoon strip style.
Bookr	slideshow	Slideshow creator, book style.
280 Slides	slideshows	Create and share slideshows in the cloud.
Infinite Canvas	slideshow	Unlimited space and possibilities for creating slide shows and endless works of originality.
Stage'd	video creation tool	Create video comics.
Audio/Video Editing	audio/video	This links to a list of free downloads for editing audio and video for Mac and PC.
Video Screen Captures	video	Several programs for capturing screens with video.
SafeShare TV	video editing	Start and end a video where you wish, while cutting out most of the adds.
EmbedPlus	video editing	Cut videos; add more playback features.
HeadLiner	video editing	Free online video editing tool.
Mobygratis	free music for movies	Download free and legal music for use in video projects.
Purple Planet	royalty free music	Cool music to download for projects.
PodSnack	embeddable music	Create a playlist of one or more songs, then embed on your wiki page.
Sound Mix	sound mixing	Create a mix of soothing nature sounds and beats.
Eyejot	video emailing	Nothing to download. Just create a video email and send it.
Jigsaw Puzzle Creator	jigsaw creator	Use your own picture to create a digital jigsaw.
Tagul	word cloud generator	Create shapes word clouds. Also see Wordle.
Typing Club	typing lessons	Learn to type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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