Collaborative+Tools

Let's Get Working Together!

**Any software that allows people to work together locally or from distant locations is defined as a collaborative tool. Here are a few applications which you can use to communicate and share resources and information all over the world.**


 * ~ TOOLS ||~ DESCRIPTION ||  ||
 * Piratepad ||  ||   ||
 * Corkboard.me || Like Wallwisher, it is a simple way to manage life, work and play- with unlimited space and freedom to place notes exactly where you want them. also being able to color code the post its is a plus. ||  ||
 * Let'sMeet || This application is free and easy to use. It uses "the live stream to make comments, ask questions" and then you can "use that feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen your points, and address audience needs." ||  ||
 * wiggio ||  ||   ||
 * [|Dweeber] ||  ||   ||
 * VYEW ||  ||   ||
 * [|Twiddla] || This is a really cool application! But it can also be dangerous. You can draw different things on the computer. But the thing is that different people can also see what you are doing. It's almost like chatting online except drawing! Anyone can write or draw anything inappropriate or mean. It would be more fun if you could keep things private and just draw with your friends. When I was testing it, people were playing tic-tac-toe without knowing the person! It's not really good to go on it unless you know and follow all of the computer-safe rules like not using your real name; even then it's not very safe.

This is a waste of time. All you do is hang out with a bunch of people that scribble over this "canvas". Then you get some people that draw inappropriate things. No useful tools, I don't like this application. You don't even get my personal favourite tool-spray can! Sure, you can use this in class, if it’s not blocked from the school server for fair reasons. Get some markers out, a piece of paper and draw if you like art.

I did not enjoy using this application. I found that it was boring and not fun to use. I would not recommend this website ||  ||
 * [|Thinkfold] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Lino it] ||  ||   ||
 * [|PinDax] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Grapevine] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Wallwisher] || This is a very good application because you can start a conversation and then access it at any time. You can also have many different backgrounds. I also like it because it is a really good website to use, especially if you need to talk to someone and you have no other way.

I completely agree with the person above. This is a wonderful website that allows you to create your own homepage and post information on it. You can use this tool to communicate with anyone. This is a very safe website and a great way of updating people and chatting with them. In a way this application is like the wiki, because you can invite others to post information on your page. I'd highly recommend this site for people that need to collaborate. ||  || This website is quite cool, and very interesting. Basically, it is a drawing website that you can use to collaborate with friends or do your own thing. You are given the option of drawing with a pen, using stamps, changing the background, drawing lines, or typing. I would recommend that if you are planning on using the pen that you either have an interactive whiteboard or a computer pen pad since it is very hard to draw with a mouse or track pad. The stamps are simple and easy to use, and they also give a pleasing effect. The text is also very easy to use and so is the background tool. For all of these except for the background tool, there is a floating tool box in one corner. This adjusts style, colour, and size and has the ability to be minimized or moved. The styles for each are wide in range, and if you want something, you can find it. This is the same for backgrounds. You have options of isometric to hypnotic to gradient purple, and all can be changed very easily and quickly. Once you have finished a picture, you can save it and the link is sent to your email address. If you want to collaborate with friends, this is a fun and simple way to do it. Select "draw with a friend" and a window pops up where you enter their email address and a name for them. Another bonus is that this website is safe; there is a registered guarantee that all information entered is removed after its use. Then your friend can answer the email, click on the link and then draw with you. I think the only problem with this software is the ink. 'Ink' is a bar in the top right-hand corner that limits the amount of ink you can expend using stamps, text, and drawing. If you finish the ink, you either have to undo, clear, or save and then clear your picture. The second issue is that there are limits to where you can draw; it will not allow you to draw near the sides or the bottom. These are not really problems - merely annoyances - since GE (the website makers) is an engineering company that promotes conservation of resources, and tries to find ways to be efficient and be thinkers. ||  || I think that Chatzy is fun to go on. You can chat with anyone on it when they are not where you are. Yes, it is great for sharing information in class and also to socialize outside of school. It's also easy to use. ||  ||
 * [|embedr] || This application is so cool! I like it because it's something you can use to share videos and music. You can make your own play list and add videos from YouTube to share with friends. You don't even need to sign up like most other sites. It would be useful to exchange play lists and comment on them with my friends. I couldn't find anything wrong with it. It something I would like to use in the future. I defiantly recommend this to anyone who loves music and videos like me! ||  ||
 * [|Ning] ||  ||   ||
 * VoiceThreads ||  ||   ||
 * [|pbwiki (pbWorks)] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Delicious] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Ustream] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Diigo] ||  ||   ||
 * [|ImaginationCubed] || ImaginationCubed is a fun website were you can draw with different colours and shapes using different tools. There aren't very many templates you start with a blank piece of paper and a whole bunch of tools. There are many different tools they have a pen tool and shape tools and "stamper" tools as well as more. This software is intended for you too draw and have fun drawing. I like about this application is that you can invite friends to draw and and then you draw a group picture. I also like that there are many different tools you can try out. I dislike that it doesn't start you off with anything it just gives you a blank sheet of paper. This software could be used if you get free time or in art class.
 * [|Flashmeeting] ||  ||   ||
 * [|dropio] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Chatzy] || This is a very good software because it enables you to talk with many different people all together. It's also fairly simple and convenient to use-you just send out invitations to your classmates' emails, type in your name and then there's nothing more to it. Chatzy can be used for fun to talk with your friends, but it can also be used to discuss schoolwork/assignments with other people and communicate your facts and ideas. I absolutely recommend this software.
 * [|Edmodo] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Scribblar] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Twitter] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Writeboard] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Famundo] ||  ||   ||
 * [|bubbl.us] ||  ||   ||
 * iChat ||  ||   ||
 * [|Thinkature] ||  ||   ||
 * GoogleDocs ||  ||   ||
 * [|Flashmeeting] ||  ||   ||
 * [|Skype] || Skype is a great application because it allows you to chat with your friends and visibly see them. This is great for keeping up with your past friends, and also for doing business calls. However, one of the cons is that it eats up a lot of the Internet and is still etchy at times. ||  ||

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