hyper cool

HYPERWORDS is a Firefox/Chrome add on that lets you take a piece of text, search for it online (including images, video, dictionaries and maps).  You can also convert numbers (such as a currency) or translate a word.  All without leaving your browser page.  You can even share via email, blogging, Twitter or Facebook.

Watch their Youtube demo!

wish upon a wall

some teachers are already using the wonderful WALLWISHER for their classes - an online noticeboard where you can post sticky notes - great for sharing ideas or brainstorming by yourself.

here's a great tutorial from russell stannard
and a slideshow of ideas for using wallwisher in education, put together by tom barrett (using google docs)

picture yourself

bored of your facebook, blog or twitter profile picture?
want a different look?
here are 3 suggestions for re-creating your image online

Face Your Manga
allows you to create a manga
style character

Wimp Yourself
make yourself into a Wimpy Kid!

Voki
goes a step further and gives you a talking avatar!