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Do you get what you pay for?
Free Web 2.0 Services Do you get what you pay for?
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Free Web 2.0 Services File Conversion
Bibliography, Notetaking and Citation Documents for collaboration and sharing Blogs Wikis Calendars
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Why are some Web 2.0 services free?
"Free Sample" allows potential customers to try out product without commitment Idealistic/Experimental projects such as Wikipedia Competition for users including such important battles as Microsoft vs. Google and Google vs. Yahoo
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Examples a "Free Samples"
Zamzar File Conversion utility What it does: Converts files from one format to another Converts streaming video from You Tube into a format you can save Free Version vs. Paid version More timely service for paid customers File storage and sharing for paid customers Voice Thread -Voice Blogging Free version requires address Paid version offers many features to make students accountable for work without requiring address Teachers can have virtual class discussion for only $10/month
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Bibliography, Citation and Notetaking
Bib Me- Free (Donation is suggested) Bibliography only One step data entry! Citation Machine- Free (Ad Supported) Bibliography Only Data entry is more complicated than BibMe
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Bibliography, Citation, Notaking cont.
Noodle Tools- Free resources include Bibliography and search help Subscription product allows individual students to: create online notecards store and organize research receive help on source evaluation learn skills such as paraphrasing Subscription for individuals, single classes, campuses or districts
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Documents for Collaboration and Sharing (AKA, "The Cloud")
Leading providers of this service are: Google Zoho For individuals, these are free platforms to create documents, spreadsheets and slide shows without purchasing software These documents can be shared with anyone in the world and the creator can invite both viewers and collaborators This presentation is made on Google Docs. If you wish to view or add to the material me at
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Shared Documents (continued)
Zoho and Google provide free storage and software to individuals who agree to the terms of service. Companies are not liable if something goes wrong with your document or presentation when you need it. Zoho offfers many software services with advanced features for a price, but the personal editions are adequate for most. Offers special pricing for schools Google, also is free for "personal additions" but institutions such as schools may want to subscribe (see next slide)
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Shared Documents-Free vs. Fee
Free editions lack many advanced features offer limits on storage are not secure may not be legal for use in schools Paid versions of both Google and Zoho Offer much stronger security and privacy integrate accounts for students More support, archiving and content filtering Comply with legal requirements for schools Reduce strain on school district technology resources
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Blogs Most popular free blog sites are Blogger.com Wordpress.com
Users may pay for extra storage or custom domain names Problem with these Web sites is that these blogging communities have adult content and privacy/security concerns Edublogs offers more controlled environment Wordpress software (easy to use) Individuals can blog for free Campus plan costs money, but offers many advantages including ability to monitor and secure hosting
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Wikis Wikispaces www.wikispaces.com PbWiki www.pbwiki.com
Free version has ads. Some are inappropriate Paid version offers more security and control Paid version has more features and storage Option to rent a domain with unlimited number of wiki spaces with a single sign on PbWiki Free version ad-free Pair version offers more security and control Paid version offers more storage space Wiki spaces are priced by space and higher prices mean more storage and security. Demonstrate Wikispace administration
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Online Calendars Google and Yahoo free calendars
Can be used to schedule library or for school club schedules Notifications feature is great for absent minded teens! Multiple calendars for each staff member or room. Famundo Free organization calendar with limited storage space Can link to documents Family plan is a paid service that offers more features and storage space Demonstrate Google Calendar showing library schedule Mention that users must agree to terms of service.
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