Collaboration

=Collaboration Resources=


 * Voicethread** - http://voicethread.com/ - Take media to the next level with voice and text commenting. Click on the classroom tab for ideas and examples. As a teacher you can set up student accounts for a one time fee of $10 and keep it secure with your students.


 * Zoho** - http://www.zoho.com/ - So many resources to pick from. Check out Zoho Notebook and Sheet for starters.

An example of a database created with Zoho Creator -

media type="custom" key="795139"

If you are new to using Google Docs, check out the "Get Going with Google" online tutorial available here: http://michael.hakkarinen.googlepages.com/getgoingwithgoogle
 * Google Docs** - https://www.google.com/docs - Create, edit, and upload documents all online.

Why use these resources?

 * They save us time
 * They save space on our hard drive
 * They avoid the duplication of files
 * Less chance of overwriting a newer file
 * Allow for efficient communication and collaboration
 * People can easily divide work
 * They are free!
 * Do YOU have any other thoughts? Enter them here!

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