Collaboration and Networking 

 

What is social networking?

 

Google Docs 

*** Google Docs in Plain English

Google Docs is a suite of online tools that allow you to collaboratively create and edit textual documents, spreadsheets and presentations.  You can also upload Microsoft Office documents into Google Docs when you want to share them with others 

 

EtherPad

web-based word processor that allows people to work together in real-time

 

Wallwisher

an online application that allows people to express their thoughts on a common topic easily through the use of online stickies

 

Google Gears

You can edit your google documents, presentations and spreadsheets when you don't have Internet connection 

 

Zoho

Open office software similar to Microsoft Office

 

Skype 

Skype allows you to call from computer to computer for free.  Paid packages are available that allow you to call LAN lines as well.  You can use this for conference calls as well as video calling

     Skype in Schools

 

Yugma 

Yugma is a desktop viewing program. The host can start a session and invite others to view what they are doing on their desktop.  The host can also give control to another person and allow them to demonstrate what is on their desktop

 

Twitter 

*** Twitter in Plain English

Twitter is a type of social network.  It can act similar to a chat or a mini-message board.  You create your own network of people to follow.

Tutorials on how to begin using Twitter.

 

Twitter Education Pack 

 

Twitter 4 Teachers

 

Plurk 

A free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send updates through short messages or links 

 

 

 

Brightkite

Users can check in and notify their friends about where they are, in addition to what they are doing

 

VoiceThread

Using Powerpoint presentations or images you can create an audio slideshow.  Audio comments can be left by others. 

Check out the following links:

DF Walker Hornets

Nags Head Elem a K-5 example

Voicethread workshop 

Voicethread for Education Wiki 

 

Visit Voicethread for Educators

Classroom 2.0 

 

EdTechTalk

Live weekly webcasts that are also recorded and archived for later listening

   Dave's Take on EdTechTalk 

 

Ustream.tv

Ustream.tv is live interactive video broadcasting to a global audience.  All you need is a camera and an internet connection.

 

SlideShare 

Store and share presentations online

 

And more at Go2Web20 

(the complete Web 2.0 directory-an index of logos of the latest Web 2.0 applications and services)

 

25 Must Have Tools and all are FREE

 

Top 100 Tools for Learning