Widgets and gadgets for educators covers a number of tools to help educators create unique content. For more tips and tricks visit: PROFESSORJOSH.COM or Follow @ProfessorJosh

1. Widgets and Gadgets
for Educators
Josh Murdock
@professorJosh
#AFCJCSC14

2. Pixlr
Animoto
PowToon
Reflector
GoAnimate
Clipping Magic
Jot Pro
Google Glass
SlingShot
Procreate
DragOnTape

3. Pixlr
Pixlr h8p://pixlr.com/ is one of the most popular online
FREE photo ediEng apps. You don’t need to buy
Photoshop with a lot of the tools available here.

4. Jot Pro
Jot Pro is the great stylus for iPad. The sound
dampening Ep simulates natural pen and paper
contact for a smoother and quieter stroke. The
rubber grip provides comfort while the sleek
brushed aluminum and steel shines in all four
colors. To top it off, it magneEcally a8aches to
your iPad for storage and transport. Jot Pro is
the new standard.
Buy for $29.99

5. Reflector
Reflector wirelessly mirrors your iPad, iPhone,
or iPad to any Mac or PC. Great for app
reviews, presentaEons, and tutorials.
Buy for $12.99

6. GoAnimate
GoAnimate is a easy to use video makers with animaEon
soSware with drag and drop funcEonality.
FREE to $50 a month

7. Clipping Magic
Clipping Magic
is a web app
that can help
you remove an
images
background in
seconds.
Currently FREE

8. Google Glass
Google Glass Specs
Google Glass Explorer
Wearable technology is the future – Can Glass be a leader?

9. Procreate
Procreate is an iPad app
packed with 120 brushes,
from true-­‐to-­‐life sets of
pencils, inks and paint
brushes, to unique digital
tools, Procreate is a full
digital studio at your finger
Eps with mulEple layers.
Easily import and export
other images.
$4.99 for iPad

10. PowToon
Powtoon is a cheap, but a fun-­‐filled and easy way of crea8ng
presenta8ons and animated movies. Using templates and built in
voice elements you can have a product demo, feature walk-­‐
through, or marke8ng pitch without any equipment and talent at
all.
Various plans available: FREE to $57 a month

11. Animoto
What: Animoto lets you create videos
from photos, clips, and music in minutes.
Educators FREE Animoto Plus Account:
h8p://animoto.com/educaEon/classroom
Price: Free -­‐ $41.60 ($2.50 my plus level)
Available: Both Online and iOS app

12. SlingShot
SlingShot is a smartphone
video stabilizer that fits all
smartphones, even with
cases. It’s a instant table-­‐
top tripod and tripod mount
for your smartphone as
well.
Buy for $19.95

13. What: Dragontape is a collaboraEve online
video merging service with which you can
drag online videos starEng with YouTube
onto a ‘tape’ that can be shared with the
world.
Price: FREE
DragOnTape

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• Wireless microphone
• Works with iOS, Android and video
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• Works with op^onal Swivl Cloud video
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• Includes base, marker, charger, mobile
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