5 Web Tools With Impact

Bob BertschNorth Dakota State University

October 14, 2009

5 Web Tools With Impact

drop.io - file sharing and collaboration Google Docs - document creation and collaboration Ning - social networking

WebNotes - web research

SlideShare - presentation sharing

5 Web Tools With Impact - drop.io

What does it do?

Allows users to upload and share files in a secure location that is not indexed by search engines.

Why do I like it?

Features collaboration tools.You do not need to create an account

How can you use it? Share that file that's too big to email. Create and share a document library.

drop.io

5 Web Tools With Impact - Google Docs

What does it do?

Allows users to create, upload and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, forms and presentations.

Why do I like it? Features real-time collaboration .Offers easy web-based form creation.

How can you use it? Collaborate on a document. Create an online form.

Google Docs 

docs.google.com

5 Web Tools With Impact - Ning

What does it do?

Allows users to create their own social networking site featuring blog posts, photos, videos and more.

Why do I like it? Membership can be controlled.Site appearance an be easily customized.

How can you use it? Create a Ning site as a follow-up to an educational activity or as an information-sharing tool among colleagues.  .

Ning

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5 Web Tools With Impact - Web Notes

What does it do?

Allows users to take notes online, organize research and collaborate with colleagues.

Why do I like it? Makes web research easier.Works with PDFs.

How can you use it? Send a colleague a highlighted and annotated page instead of just a link. .

Web Notes

www.webnotes.net

5 Web Tools With Impact - Slideshare

What does it do?

Allows users to upload and share presentations.

Why do I like it? Presentations are converted for web viewing.Audio can be added.

How can you use it? Easily share your slides after a presentation. Access other presentations on a topic you might be presenting. .

Slideshare

www.slideshare.net