Web 2.0 applications offer a more dynamic, interactive experience on the internet. Many of these present online services making the need for software on your hard disk unnecessary - it's not all about Facebook and Twitter! The links below are just some of the more educational sites I have come across. Many insist that you "sign up" before using but they are totally free to use and are, for the most part, quite wonderful. Enjoy!
ANIMOTO - create amazing 30 second video shows using photos & videos
AVIARY - free suite of online creation tools
BEECLIP - create photo collages, scrapbooks and slideshows
BEFUNKY - photo editing and effects
CAMEROID - take crazy photos online with your webcam
DIPITY - create interactive timelines
EXPLORATREE - thinking guides (mind maps)
FLICKR - edit, organise and manage your photos
FLIXTIME - create amazing 60 second video shows using photos & videos
FOTOFLEXER - the world's most adavanced online image editor
GLOGSTER - make posters with text, images, music and video
GO! ANIMATE - make your own cartoon and animations
GOOGLE DOCS - office applications online
GOOGLE MAPS - but so much more than just maps!
GOOGLE SKY - explore the Solar System and beyond
JAYCUT - free online video editor
JIGZONE - make online jigsaw puzzles from your photos
LINOIT - free online sticky and canvas service
MAKE BELIEFS COMIX - online educational comic generator
MAPMYself - free mind-mapping online software
MINDOMO - online mind mapping and brainstorming software
MIND MEISTER - create online mind maps
MUSIC CREATOR - simulates dozens of musical instruments
MY EBOOK - create books online
MYNA - free online audio editor
ONEMOTION - online sketch & paint
ONLINE DESIGN TOOLS - web page design and logo creator
PHOTO PEACH - fresh slideshows to go!
PHOTOSHOP ONLINE - photo editing
PHOTOSYNTH - create 3D panoramas from your photos
PICTURE TRAIL - online photo flick slideshows
PIXTON - online comic-making software
PREZI - the zooming presentation editor
PURPLE MASH - some free 2Simple software online
SCREENR - instant screencasts!
SLIDESHARE - upload and share PowerPoint presentations
SMILEBOX - make scrapbooks, slideshows and more
SPLASHUP - online image editing
STORYBIRD - write, read, share and print your own books
TOONDOO - create cartoons fast!
VOICETHREAD - collaborate and comment on slideshows
VOKI - create your own talking avatar
VUVOX - another free online slideshow service
WALLWISHER - online notice board maker
WORDLE - create beautiful word clouds online
ZOOBURST - create 3D pop-up books with this digital storytelling tool