Wordle http://www.wordle.net/
You provide text and let the system create a cloud out of them. The more the word appears in the text, the larger it will be in the Wordle cloud. You can change the color themes and the shape of the cloud to whatever you like. I can use this in my art class as a start of the year project. They can think up words that they believe corresponds with art and then print out their cloud and use it for their binder cover.
Comic Master http://www.web2teachingtools.com/comic_master.html
You can create your own comic book or graphic novel. Choose from a variety of backgrounds and characters and add dialog boxes to create an original story. Prints out cleanly and colorfully. This can be used in my class as a way to show that studio arts are not the only form of art. There is also writing and computer arts as well.
Textorizer http://www.w3.org/People/maxf/textorizer/
Choose an image off of Flickr and choose key words. The site will create the image out of the text. You can edit and change the text as you please. I can use this in class as way to get the students to understand typography. They can take a photo of their own to use and use the site to create a reference for their own typography project.
Tux Paint http://www.tuxpaint.org/
A fun way for young children to be creative and paint. Uses sound effects and a mascot to encourage and guide the children through the program. The students are given a blank canvas. This is a way to introduce digital art to younger students. It is also a fun way for them to be creative after finishing their projects with time left in class.
Sumo Paint http://www.sumopaint.com/web/
An online photo editing spot. Offers easy to use tools that allow the creating and editing of photo images. This site also works using layers. This is a way for me to introduce photo editing to my students. This site is easier to work with over photoshop but still allows the students to do the basics of photo editing.
Goanimate http://goanimate.com/
You can create animations online. As well as create your own original works of art. You can also share them with your friends. This is a way for me to introduce the animation part of the art world. My students can learn some of the basic steps in creating the cartoons that they enjoy watching everyday.
Etchasketch http://www.etchy.org/
A digital sketch book. Students can create sketches using different types of lines. An easy way to put down your ideas and can be accessed through any internet connected device. I can use this as a way for my students to jot down sketches. Also an easy way to help prevent them from having to carry around big sketchbooks.
Yourfonts http://www.yourfonts.com/
Create your own unique fonts within a couple of minutes. You can create fonts from your own handwriting. You can create as many fonts as you like. I can use this in my class to help build my students writing skills. They can save and share their fonts to use in their typography projects.
Sculptypaint http://elout.home.xs4all.nl/sculptpaint/
Can create 3D objects on the internet. A good way to think up sculptures for future projects. Can be exported to a chosen few files. I can use this as a way to let my students “Sketch” out their sculptures they plan to make. It is also a nice way to let them work with digital 3D objects.
Colourlovers http://www.colourlovers.com/
A way to monitor and influence color trends. You can play with various color palettes. It also has color related articles and news for you to read. I can use this in my classroom when my students are studying color theory. They can also use this site as a way to pick out color palettes for their paintings.
