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TitanPad
If you're looking to work with colleagues who might be located in different places, TitanPad might be just the application you require. The application can be customized for a number of different uses, but at its essence it Provides a shared space for visitors to coordinate work on documents and to also discuss their work via a specialized chat window. Visitors don't need to sign up, and the site also includes a blog for information about updates and so on. This version is compatible with all operating systems.
Weebly
create a free website and blog. The program uses a drag and drop
website editor, so users just need to move the videos, pictures, maps, or text they want into place. Weebly provides the hosting, and they also offer over seventy professional templates. There is also a special version available for educators and schools. Visitors are required to register online, and this version is compatible across all operating systems.
Wordle
Create a "word cloud", visitors just provide the text, and the
application will generate these "clouds", which give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently. Users can tweak the clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. On the website, visitors can look at samples that use the US Constitution and other pieces of text. This version is compatible with all operating systems.
Quizlet
Allows students and teachers to create flashcard sets and they can also share their flashcards with friends via email, Facebook, or MySpace. The site has a great "How do I?" section that provides many answers to how to best use the program. Quizlet is compatible with all operating systems.
Wallwisher
Make an online notice board? Visitors can use the application to put up just about any item on their wall, including video clips, audio files, drawings, photographs, and so on. "Walls" can be set so only certain individuals can have access to them, and visitors do not need to sign up an account to get started. This version is compatible with all operating systems.
WC3 Validation Mark Up Service
Webpage Backward Compatibility Viewer
Asirra (Animal Species Image Recognition for Restricting Access)
is a HIP that works by asking users to identify photographs of cats and dogs. This task difficult for computers, but our user studies have shown that people can accomplish it quickly and accurately. Many even think it's fun! Asirra is free and helps protect your site from spammers.
Asirra is a human interactive proof that asks users to identify photos of cats and dogs. It's powered by over two million photos from our unique partnership with Petfinder.com.
When scanning an image that has already been printed, you may see a moire pattern from the halftone dots in the image. If your scanner doesn't have a de-screen option, experiment to find a resolution that minimizes the moire. Often, a resolution equal to or double the printed line screen will work. Once you get a fairly good scan, use Photoshop's Gaussian Blur filter (at a setting of less than 1 pixel) to slightly blur the moire until it's not visible, and then apply an Unsharp Mask to sharpen the image back up. You may also improve the scan by rotating the image slightly, which changes the halftone screen angles. Rotating 45 degrees works well for black-and-white images, but with CMYK images you'll need to experiment.