Thursday, March 18, 2010

Free Online PDF Editor - Edit PDF on the Web - PDF Hammer

http://www.nitropdf.com/free/hammer/index.htm

Use PDF Hammer to quickly and easily edit your PDF files online without installing a thing! Simply upload PDF files to PDF Hammer via your web browser, perform your edits, and then save the files back to your computer. The online editor allows you to view the pages of your PDF files as you edit them. The free PDF editor lets you:

    * Combine PDF. Create single, polished PDF documents by merging multiple files
    * Edit PDF pages. Quickly rearrange, reorder, and delete the pages from existing PDF files.
    * Secure PDF. Protect the contents of PDF files with password-based security.
    * Update PDF metadata. Make PDF files more useful and usable by setting the document information (metadata) fields, including author, title, subject, and keywords.

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Monday, March 15, 2010

Celebrate Pi Day!

http://www.piday.org/

Pi, Greek letter (π), is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on March 14th. Pi = 3.1415926535…
With the use of computers, Pi has been calculated to over 1 trillion digits past the decimal. Pi is an irrational and transcendental number meaning it will continue infinitely without repeating. The symbol for pi was first used in 1706 by William Jones, but was popular after it was adopted by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1737. Learn more about Pi.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Aviary Suites & BCS Google Docs

So you want Photoshop?  Illustrator? and more?  Here is the next best thing and it's free!  Aviary Suites!  Best of all it is now a part of Blair Community School Google Docs Accounts.

Simply click on this link and log in with your BCS Google Docs Account.

http://aviary.com/googlebrowser?gdomain=blairschools.org

You will  be able to use each of the following and the best part each item is saved to your Google Docs account.

Free design tools and templates to create, modify and share images, logos, presentations, audio tracks, podcasts & more. Teams can collaborate on multimedia projects. Works directly in Google Docs. 


Image Editor (Phoenix)
Phoenix is our layer based image editor. Very similar to the other leading desktop image editors, our image editor includes layers, masks, effects, undo history & more. This application is useful for basic image retouching, but powerful enough for complex effects. The simplicity and accessibility offered by this web-based image editor is second-to-none.

Vector Editor (Raven)
Our vector editor Raven can create fully scalable vector art appropriate for logos or t-shirt designs. Graphic design is a breeze with the powerful bezier curve and path editing tools. You can even import and export SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) and EPS (Encapsulated Post Script) files that can be sent directly to your printer shop. You won't find a similar tool on the web.

Image Markup (Falcon) & Screen Capture (Talon)
Falcon & Talon are all about speed and convenience. Talon is our screen shot extension for Firefox and Chrome that can also be used as a stand alone service. Falcon is our markup tool. With it you can quickly crop, resize and make changes to your captures. The app is so simple to use there will be no need to bother your design department for quick edits. Use the different markup elements (arrows, lines, boxes, circles) as a way to convey ideas and concepts. All of this with out leaving your browser.

Audio Editor (Myna)
Use Myna to remix audio clips or record your own voice. This application is perfect for podcasts or audio memos. Easily loop trim and stretch audio to fit you needs. Myna even features volume, panning, and fade automation giving you ultimate control of your audio media. Mix it down and export directly to your desktop or publish back to your account.

Image Effects (Peacock) and Color Editor (Toucan)
These three unique applications will help you edit your work in creative new ways. Peacock is our effects editor where you can build complex image effects. Drag, drop, and connect generators, effects, resources, and controllers to create useful filters. Toucan is our color palette creator. Use it to sample colors from images, create harmonizing color schemes with our advanced color formulas, and share these color palettes with the other applications in the suite.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Cut to the Chase - YouTube Start Time

http://youtubetime.com/

So what does this do?

It creates a link to a YouTube video where you set the start time.

Wait... can’t I do this myself by adding that bit at the end?

Yup.

Then why is this here?

  • A) Not everyone knows about it yet,
  • B) even if they do, they forget how to do it, and
  • C) time.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Special Offers | C-SPAN Classroom

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Jeopardy Labs



Jeopardy Labs is a free service you can use to create your own online Jeopardy game. Jeopardy Labs provides a blank template on which to build your game. You do not need to register in order to build your own game. However, if you want to be able to edit your game at a later point you will want to create a password before you create your game. When completed your game is given its one unique url. Post that url on your blog, wiki, or website and anyone can then play your game.

Applications for EducationJeopardy Labs provides a good way for teachers to create a review game that students can play independently or in the classroom. You could also have students create games that they share with each other.

JeopardyLabs allows you to create a customized jeopardy template without PowerPoint. The games you make can be played online from anywhere in the world. Building your own jeopardy template is a piece of cake. Just use our simple editor to get your game up and running.

Not interested in building your own jeopardy templates? Well that's cool too. You can browse other jeopardy templates created by other people. It doesn't get any better than this!