Collaborative+Tools

[|Google docs] Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMqdex3KDQM&feature=relmfu Purpose: Collaborate on any document in real time Ease of Use: Excellent Google Docs is a great option to work collaboratively. You have the ability to use a variety of office tools in real time.

Wallwisher Tutorial:http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=143592&title=Wallwisher_Tutorial Purpose: Post notes on a page Ease of Use: Excellent Wallwisher works great if you have a specific question that you would like students to comment on.There are several steps that you need to remember to take but it will prompt you to do update.

Wikispaces Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df2rC2QfvFc Purpose: Create a a simple webpage that students can work on together. Ease of Use: Good Wikispaces fits well for a variety of users ranging from very simple word processing to much more complex editing. This is a great option to collaborate and make an online portfolio.

[|Edmodo] Tutorial: http://vimeo.com/14047353 Purpose: Keep the lines of communication open between teacher and student. Ease of Use: Excllent Edmodo is similar to Facebook only geared towards education. You have the ability to set up a variety of stuff such as polls, assignments, and quizes.

[|Today's Meet] Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaPMPctsHzI Purpose: Create a backchannel Ease of Use: Excellent This site quickly allows you to create a chat room that only people with the address can enter. You have the ability to open this back channel for a variety of times ranging from 1 hour to 1 year.