Are you a visual learner?  Take a look at this online tool.  Collect a series of files including documents, pictures, maps and more, and create a concept map based on the collection. Lay them out for optimal visualization. Share them. Even collaborate to build them. Be it text, images, files, or events.

Plagued by writer's block?  Let Pic*Lits photography inspire you.  This tool is great for the aspiring poet or for the student that just likes to write.

Need a way to brainstorm with colleagues and peers?  Popplet offers you that opportunity.  Free access allows you to create interactive mind maps and organize information to share with others.

Tired of Power Point presentations?  Try Prezi - an online presentation tool that can help jazz up your school assignments or professional presentations.

Tagxedo, like Wordle, is another word cloud tool.  The difference is that Tagxedo will put your words into specific shapes.  You can use the shapes and images provided on their site or you can upload your own image. 

Wordle is a fun way to present words and make them look interesting.  This site is completely free to use.  Uses for Wordles? Think about - student introductions, class descriptions, introducing a unit, vocabulary, t-shirt designs...  oh, the possibilities.

Teachers - grab your students interest immediately with an avatar created to look just like you!  A great way to present short pieces of information and peak interests.  Students - afraid of standing up in front of a classroom full of people?  Let your avatar speak for you.  Voki offers users the opportunity to create avatars and give them voices - another fun way to present information.

Writers - you are going to enjoy this site.  Storybird matches artwork to your original writing.  At this site, writers can match artwork to their already created stories or they can write as they go, letting the art inspire. 

Students - you are going to love this site.  Go Animate allows you to create animated scenes using a large variety of characters, settings, props, and voices (including your own) to make a video.  If you enjoy animation, this tool is a fun and creative way to present information and tailor it to your style!

Animoto is a great Web 2.0 tool to use for short presentations of information.  These videos are fun and simple to create.  A basic account is free!  The only requirement for an account is an email address.  Teachers, you qualify for a free educator account which allows you and your students to have a few more privileges than the basic account.  Check it out -