I often get asked where I find all the links, widgets and applications that I mention and use on this site and others. Well, I used to rely on dumb luck as I scoured the web, but that all changed with the launch of the Go2Web2.0 website.
This website is heaven for anyone looking for the latest ideas. Two of the most useful I've found on there have been animoto (photo slideshow maker with music) and Simplify Media (play your iTunes collection on any PC anywhere).
I'm using Animoto frequently on the school website - it's perfect for showing off the class trip / special day etc, and the children think it's amazing that we can get the photos taken, and within 10 - 15 minutes there is a new article on the school website with the slideshow available.
Simplifymedia blew my mind the first time I tried it when I was able to access my home iTunes collection at work, and listen to my music streaming over the web.
There are others of course - the latest idea that I like is mippin. It takes an ordinary website with an RSS feed (like Digital-teacher) and converts it into a mobile phone friendly website. What's even more impressive, is the ability it has to create a Nokia 'barcode' that Nokia phones can scan and drop the URL straight into a phone. If you want the mobile version of this site - click here or else scan the following image;
