At first I thought this was a tech joke, but it seems to be a real patent on a tool that would allow you to control objects around you.
"Remember open book tests?...We should be having open network tests. Kids should be making networks...", "The Key ingredient to any collaboration is trust." - Adam Bellow, Keynote Speaker @ MACUL13
Photos/Graphics/Charts
iPiccy
Free online photo editor. No registration required.
ThingLink
Make your static images interactive with music, video, sound, text and more.
Easel.ly
Create and share visual ideas. "Info. Graphics".
The Noun Project
Graphics - many created by graphic artists. Free or low cost-if you want them to be royalty free.
Infogr.am
"Create Interactive Infographics". Helps to make great charts.
Video
WeVideo
Video creation. You don't have to worry about file size since this is based online. You can splice and edit existing videos. Make mashups. Can record directly through the site. You can have as many as 20 students all logged into your account at the same time.
Popcorn Maker
"...enhance, remix and share web video". Be careful about copyright violation.
Blubbr
Create video quizzes.
PowToon
Like PowerPoint combined with flash.
Other Stuff
Photo Peach
Slideshow creation. Can register and manage your students.
Class Badges
Award badges for learning achievements.
QRStuff
Generate a QR Code for free.