Web 2.0 tools and
software
Office tools
Open Office is free, but you'd need to
download and install the suite, and use it on your own computer.
You could
then upload the documents to the following programs:
- BoxNet: http://www.box.net/. "Box makes it easy to get
your files from anywhere you have an internet connection. Access important
documents from your desktop, laptop, or even mobile phone on the go. Once
you've uploaded your files to Box, you can also share them with anyone, or just
keep them safe for as long as you want."
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box.net.
Allows 1 GB free storage as of Aug 2007 (and paid plans have 14-day trial
periods in case more is needed temporarily).
- Thinkfree:
http://www.thinkfree.com/. ThinkFree
Write, Calc, and Show, similar to Open Office, but online. 1 GB of disc space
and free online collaboration facility.
Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThinkFree_Office
- Google.docs
- Zoho, http://www.zoho.com/, has an impressive array
of products (free as per Aug 2007)
- Zoho Writer - Online word processor
with collaboration features. No download, No install, just sign up to create
documents. 100% free
- Zoho Projects - Project management
software to create, manage & collaborate online. Free for 1 project.
- Zoho Sheet - Online spreadsheet
application to create and share spreadsheets on the web. 100% free
- Zoho CRM - Elegant & Affordable
On-Demand CRM Solution Free upto 3 users.
- Zoho Show - Online presentation
tool to create, edit, publish, and show presentations. 100% free Try Now
- Zoho Creator - Create Online
Database Applications in minutes. Build Forms, Collect Data and Manage. 100%
free
- Zoho Meeting - Desktop sharing. Web
conferencing, Online meetings, Remote assistance
- Zoho Wiki - Wiki with WYSIWYG
editor, group concept, versions, sub-pages, draggable sitemap etc. 100% free
- Zoho Notebook - Create, Aggregate
and Collaborate on multiple types of content online. (price not mentioned)
- Zoho Chat - Unique and intuitive
way to make group decisions faster. 100% free
- Zoho Planner - Online organizer to
maintain your todo’s, reminders, notes, attachments etc. 100% free
- Zoho Mail (private beta) - A
web-based collaboration groupware that includes Email Client, Documents,
Calendar and more. Free for individuals.
- Site 24x7 Website Monitoring
Service. Free for 2 websites.
- Zoho Viewer - View and Share
Documents Online. 100% free
- Zoho Challenge - The easiest way to
evaluate candidates online. Free up to 25 candidates
- Zoho Polls - Rating. Survey.
Polling - Online. 100% free
Interactive whiteboard
- Skrbl, a collaborative scribbling tool
at http://www.skrbl.com/. "The complete web
whiteboard. Start skrbl & give out your URL; instantly share online.
Collaborate with others or, keep skrbl your own private web space. Type notes,
sketch drawings, upload pictures, share files... Everyone sees the same screen,
Everybody stays on the same page."To put it on your page just copy the code
from the site like so ...
Featured in Jane's E-Learning Pick of
the Day: http://janeknight.typepad.com/pick/2006/12/skrbl.html
- Groupboard - Also, get the code from the
site and copy it to your page. You have a text chat as well.
Mindmapping
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Last updated: August 25, 2007
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