8th Grade ProjectThe Walker School
Brian Surkan
Web 2.0 Publication OptionsWeblogs (blogs)WikisWeb SiteVideo SharingFile SharingPhoto SharingPodcasting
Shared CalendarSocial NetworkingShared BookmarksAnalytics / MeteringSyndication /
Subscription
Weblogs (Blogs)Usually updated and maintained by very few usersElectronic Journaling (reverse-chronological order)May contain embedded multimediasyndication – subscribe to dynamic summariesLinkbacks – automatic citation notificationsComments may be allowed on postsLinks, archives, and search functions often supportedOften lacks file storage spaceExamples: walker8gp / surkanstance / mises.org blogFree hosts: Blogger / WordPress / Edublogs / blog.com
WikisMany users, even millions, may contributeRegistered users can overwrite the changes of
othersVersion histories usually kept of changesShared Web pages with distributed contributionFlexible structure and layoutOften files may be uploaded and stored on the wikiExamples: Wikipedia / Our Lost ChildrenFree hosts: Wikispaces / pbworks
Internet File SharingFiles can be very server space intensiveSyndication of individual files often supported
Word/Excel/PowerPoint: docs.google.com / SkydriveSlides: sliderocket.com / slideshare.net / authorstreamPodcasts: podbean / mypodcast.comVideo: Vimeo / YouTube / Yahoo VideoPhotos: Flikr / Webshots / Snapfish / Shutterfly
Online file creation and editing sometimes supportedEntire Workspaces can be shared
Workspaces: http://workspace.officelive.com/
File Format SelectionMake it simple and intuitive to see/use your filesMinimize new windows and download warningsEmbed wherever appropriateProtect yourself from inappropriate borrowing
Restricted PDFs for view only documentsAvoid editable files when possibleSet file security privileges appropriately
Save editable files in universal formatsE.g., use Office 2003 rather than Office 2007
formats
Shared CalendarsCalendars may be shared globally or to named users
All details OR only availability can be sharedSeparate view and editing privileges
Versatile viewingMany languagesMultiple layouts: day / week / month / 4 days / agenda
Synchronize w/ offline calendars like Outlook / iPhoneMultiple calendars may be overlayed
E.g., MS Students / MS Faculty / 8GPA / 8GPC / Personal
E-mail / Text message reminders may be scheduled
Social NetworkingMulti-media document / idea / status sharingTopic-related associations / groups / fan clubsBusiness contacts: linkedin / plaxoPersonal contacts:
Facebook – likely most popularMySpace – Similar to FacebookLive Spaces – Less intense sharing site by MicrosoftNing.com – More secure, less public alternative
Useful for keeping in touch with friends / contacts
General Web SiteMore control of content placement than blogs / wikisCan have a variety of components – including blogsHome/Main page
Introduces purpose of site (e.g., Abstract)Sets the tone of the site / look and feelUsually fits within a 800 x 600 browser windowLinks to subsections of site
Clear navigation to most common user areasMinimal “clicks” to perform common tasks
Main sections usually presented as tabs on top or left
Free providers: webs.com / weebly.com / yola.com
Social BookmarkingSubmit your bookmarks / favoritesAll users of the social bookmarking site add tags
Tags associated with the various linksOften in the form of a tag cloud with varying font
sizesEnables navigation by tag/topic rather than by
URLUses proximity and contrast to indicate
relationshipsFree options: delicious
Web Analytics / MeteringMonitor site usage over timeDetermine how people find your site
Search enginesPrior Web site URLs
Track where users go after visiting your siteMake purchases?View related material?
Much more sophisticated than visitor countersFree analytics: Google Analytics / SiteMeter /
Yahoo
Web Syndication / SubscriptionWeb sites embed content from other sites
E.g., movies, documents, headlines, images, adsOften via RSS/ATOM feeds using this symbol: Also via simple cross-referenced HTML / embedded
codeSyndicating sites provide their content in XML feeds
Subscribing sites format the feeds to their tasteCan be added to web site using an HTML feed readerFeedburner services: feedsweep.com /
feedburner.com