ConvertAudioOnline – free online audio file converter

ConvertAudioOnline is a great audio application for educators. It enables its users to convert audio files online without any need for any software installation. This tool resembles the previous tool i talked about earlier in a post entitled Switchr- free Audio Converter. Both of these audio applications allow their users to conduct their audio conversions online. In today’s cyber culture, computer clouding is the best option to our online work and any dependence on a single hardware or device can render negative results.

Some features of ConverAudioOnline

here is a list of the main features that ConvertAudioOnline offers to its users:

• It is free
• It is easy to use
• It has user-friendly interface
• It allows its users to convert audio files from one format to the other
• It does not require any software installation
• It supports individual and batch conversions
• It supports the following output formats: MP3, WAV, OGG, and WMA
• It lets you control bitrates of output files

How can i get started using ConverAudioOnline ?

Here is how you can start using ConvertAudioOnline :

1. First you need to head over to ConvertAudioOnline main page
2. Select one or more audio files from your computer
3. upload them on the site
4. specify the conversion properties such as the file format and bit rate
5. Now go to “Convert/Download” tab and click on the “Start Conversion” button
6. This action will convert your files and will make them available for download in a ZIP archive.

That’s it about ConvertAudioOnline – free online audio file converter.

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Reader Plus – enhance your favorite RSS reader

While i was browsing through the extensions of Google chrome i came across Reader Plus. This add-on is really great for it helps its users better organize and enhance their favorite RSS reader by adding several features. We probably all have our RSS readers and the best of them all is Google Reader which i use personally.  Acceding your daily feeds by going to your reader’s homepage takes time and sometimes you would even ignore the whole operation. Now with Reader Plus everything is at your hand and even right at your tab.

To install this extension you need to have Google Chrome as your browser and by the way if you are using other browsers then Chrome then  i highly advise you to use Chrome for it has several advantages over the others. I worked on Firefox , Opera, and Internet Explorer but i was never satisfied with its performance until i started using Chrome and for this very purpose i will be soon publishing an article entitled “the different reasons why you need to start using Chrome as your browser “ so stay tuned here.

Some features of Reader Plus

Here is a list of the main features that Reader Plus offers to its users:

• It is free to use
• It is simple
• It helps you read, organize and enhance your feeds
• It offers several features such as:

1. adding favicons,
2. fixing missing images in enclosures,
3. better unread counter, better viewing on wider screens,
4. fullscreen,
5. preview,
6. colored list view,
7. filtering,
8. multi columns display,
9. jump top bottom,
10. close entry,
11. fit height,
12. open in background tab,
13. read by mouse,
14. share news on Facebook,
15. Twitter,
16. Instapaper,
17. ReadItLater,
18. Identi.ca,
19. Blogger,
20. Radbox.me,
21. AddThis,
22. mark all as read,
23. simple advertising remover,
24. replacer items for comic strips,
25. automatic translation,
26. multiple stars like gmail™ labs,
27. advanced filter and more

How can i get started using Reader Plus ?

To start the installation of Reader Plus you need to:

1. Head over to Reader Plus main page
2. Click on Install and wait for a few seconds
3. The Reader Plus icon will be displayed on your browser
4. Click on it to start customizing it

That’s it about Reader Plus – enhance your favorite RSS reader.

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Timer Tab – an effective way to organize your time

Timer-Tab is a cool chrome extension. It is a free add-on offered by Google Chrome to its users to help them set their alarm , Timer, or stopwatch with the countdown in the Tab icon and Tab Title. In fact, there are many extensions offered for free by both Chrome and Firefox to help users better manipulate their internet surfing and render it much more enjoyable. There are many things we can do just by installing extensions such as: annotations, web clipping, checking page rank, bookmarking and so on. I am actually working on an article entitled “ a list of educational extensions for your browser” which i will publish here very soon. I will be talking about the best extensions that educators must be using  and their direct applications on teaching an learning so stay tuned with me here to get the latest updates.

Back to our ship, Timer Tab is very useful for those who are so meticulous about their time. They can set alarms and choose videos from YouTube to use them as their audio alarm. I have tried this video alarm thing but unfortunately it could not get me up and going it is probably because i am a heavy sleeper lol

Some features of Timer Tab

Here is a list of the main features that Timer Tab offers to its users:

• It is free
• It needs a quick installation
• It is easy to use
• It helps users set their alarm clock, timers, and stopwatch
• It offers several extra features like:

1. choose any YouTube clip to use as the audio alarm
2. works offline
3. choose any image URL to use as background image

optional sound and chrome notification
keyboard control -- arrow keys: control inputs, f: toggle  full screen, space: toggle pause
full screen countdown by clicking on the countdown
use the "tab to search" chrome feature to set the timer

How can i get started using Timer Tab ?

Before you start the installation of this extension on your browser you can try it out first in their website: http://www.timer-tab.com
Now if you liked it then here is how to install it:

1. head over to Timer Tab extension
2. Click on the install box and wait for few seconds
3. Now a new icon will be displayed on your browser tab you can click on it to customize your Timer Tab

That’s it about Timer Tab – an effective way to organize your time.

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Switchr – Free Audio Converter

Switchr is a cool web applications that educators need to know about. It allows its users to convert files from one format to another. I know you probably have some Free Audio Converting Applications already installed on your desktop enabling you to do the same job as Switchr but what if you find yourself using a public computer or simply one that is not yours and you want to convert an audio file, of course you will not have the administrative privileges to install any audio conversion program. In this case, Switchr is your best alternative for it does not require any installation or download and all the operations are conducted online anywhere and on any computer.

Educators would love to know about such a tool that can even work offline. You no longer need to worry about the appropriate audio format to run on your school’s computers for if none works use Switchr to convert it instantly without even the student being aware of the conversion process.

Some features of Switchr

Here is a list of the main features that Swtichr offers to its users:

• It is free
• It has intuitive interface
• It does not require any download or installation
• It enables its users to convert audio files from one format to the other
• It supports offline files
• It also supports a variety of audio formats such as: WAV, AAC, AU, M4A, WMA, MP3, AIF, FLAC, OGG, and iPhone ringtone
• It emails you the download link of the converted audio file.
• Download link is active for 72 hours.

How can i get started using Switchr ?

To start using Switchr you need to :

1. head over to Swtichr main page
2. Set the output file format you want
3. Specify the birate and sample rate of the output file
4. Set the starting time and duration for the conversion
5. Enter your email address
6. When the audio file is uploaded it will then be processed and a download link will be emailed to you instantly but this download link is active only for 72 hours.

That’s it about Switchr – Free Audio Converter.

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iStorybooks – free educational story books for your kids

iStorybooks is a great app for educators. It offers “free story books with fun pictures, text,and audio for your little ones”. The stories in this app are constantly updated and every two weeks a new story is introduced. There is also a section for parents where they can add or remove books from their kids’ library and this section is completely protected.

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Kids love animations and cartoons and iStorybooks is just about that. It will help them develop their reading skills with awesome stories animated with funny pictures that will let kids look forward to start another new story.

All of the story books are picture books with audio which means that kids can either enjoy them on their own or you can read to them.

Some types of books offered by iStorybooks

Here are some of types of the books offered by iStorybooks for its users:

1. children’s books,
2. story books,
3. bedtime stories,
4. toddler books,
5. preschool books,
6. nursery school books,
7. kindergarten books and picture books with accompanying audio of the text in each page

some popular books on iStorybooks

Here are some examples of the most popular books offered by iStorybooks
Fairy Tales :

• Cinderella
• Snow White  Cenicienta,
• the spanish (espanol) version our most popular book Cinderella.

Animal Story Books:

* The Blue Fox
* The Crow the Doves and the Mouse
* The Mean Lion and the Smart Rabbit
* The Crow, the Doves and the Mouse
* Three Little Pigs
Folk Stories

* Stone Soup
* Little Red Hen
Educational Books:

• The World of Dinosaurs - Big and Small
• National Monuments of America
• A to Z Animals
• A to Z Fruits and Vegetables
• The World of Trucks

Children's Ramayana Books:

Hanuman Saves Lakshmana
Hanuman's Adventure in Lanka
Children's Ramayana
Remember , this educational app requires Android 2.1 and up.
That’s it about iStorybooks – free educational story books for your kids.

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Flags of The World – a mobile app to develop memory skills

Flags of the World is a cool app for educators. It allows its users to learn flags of world countries with this fun game. It features flags of 194 country. 20 random flags are displayed and, one by one you must guess which flag belongs to which country.This app is very useful for kids because it will help them explore the different flag shapes of various countries. Memorizing flags is also great for the education of children for it sharpens their sense of colors and boost their memory. I highly recommend this app to you , it is free and easy to use so why not give it a try and teach your students or kids what the flags of each country look like ?

Some features of Flags of The World ?

Here are the main features that Flags of the World offer to its users:

• It is free
• It is simple to use
• It has an intuitive interface
• It requires Android1.6 and up
• It offers flags of different colors and sizes
• It is suitable for all ages

How can i get started using Flags of the World ?

Here is a short video tutorial to show you how you can use Flags of The World.

That’s it about Flags of The World – a mobile app to develop memory skills.

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