Communication+and+Collaboration

NETS*S Communication and Collaboration ………………………Say and Share It
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|| **What is it? **A Blog is a web log. It can be a set of personal commentaries on issues the author thinks is important. They are easy to read, write, and it can promote discussion and collaboration. Blogs are great tools to read, reflect and respond to the thoughts of educators and learners. **How can I use it?** [|Google Blogger] WordPress EduBlog || || **What is it? ** A Wiki is a Web page and is accessible to anyone with a Web browser and an Internet connection, but it is a web page that can do so much more. A wiki allows readers to collaborate with other is writing, adding, editing, and changing the Web page’s contents at any time. A Wiki is easy to use and an effective tool for collaborative work. [|Wikis in Plain English] ** How can I use it! ** * Encourage free writing and collaboration  Wikispaces This is a easy to use wiki application for you to create your own Wiki. ||  || **What is it? **** [|Google docs] ** is a free file sharing for word processing documents, slideshows, spreadsheets, and other types of files. Google Docs allows individuals to share documents without having to bother with attachments or requiring others to own a specific piece of software. A group of individuals from different locations using different systems can all work together, either synchronously or asynchronously, on the same document. All that is required to begin is a Google account, which can be obtained free by visiting Google Accounts and following the on-screen prompts. <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Google Docs in Plain English video <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">** Google Docs ** <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;"> is the perfect tool for facilitating collaborative activity. Students can write collaboratively using the word processor features, create presentations collaboratively using the slideshow features, or keep track of various data collaboratively using the spreadsheet features. <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Google docs has a great form to make surveys, polls, or reflections. || SlideShare -SlideShare is a community for sharing presentations. You have the option of downloading a presentation that is on Slideshare or create your own presentation and share or embed in on your blog or website. ||
 * ==Blogs==
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Post materials/resources
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Share Professional Development - Online discussions
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Class publications
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Class newsletter
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Student blogging
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sharing lessons
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sharing multimedia
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Replace the need for a website
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Let’s create a Blog! **
 * ==**Wikis**==
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Debate course topics and readings
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Share resources, references, writing samples
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Discuss trends and innovations in instruction
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Showcase student work
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Create lesson plans collaboratively
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Google Docs **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">How can I use it? **
 * <span style="color: #252525; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Let’s create a [|Google Doc] ** ||
 * SlideShare