1. SmartLabrador Douglas Robbins Technologist

2. Services: 2001-2006 SmartLabrador Network Videoconferencing Internet access for communities Basic computer training Labrador Broadband Initiative

3. SmartLabrador 2.0

4. Services Web/Application Development ICT Support Skills Training Project Management

5. Web Development A different approach We provide technologies that… Enable you to manage your website

6. MyWebMaker A Content Management System Created by SmartLabrador Emphasizes ease of use A brief demodemo

7. Application Development Add-ons to your website for specific tasks –e.g., Destination LabradorDestination Labrador Standalone applications like the CHE Resource Manager CHE Resource Manager

8. Part II Internet Communications

9. Types of Communications Synchronous –A telephone conversation Asynchronous –A letter home to mom

10. Synchronous - Internet Examples - VOIP, Skype Go to Meeting Instant Messaging, IRC Chat Sites

11. Asynchronous - Internet Examples - Email Message boards Websites

12. George’s Mistake :~)

13. Comparison - Synchronous vs. Asynchronous - Synchronous –Immediate results –Can be more personal Asynchronous –Allow for prioritizing & scheduling –Designed to leave a record

14. A Personal View… Asynchronous communications can… –Improve your work efficiency by allowing you to organize, prioritize and schedule –Help resolve issues with synchronous communication

15. Example Services Drop.io – share a big fileDrop.io Google Apps – docs & calendar Doodle.com – find a meeting timeDoodle.com TadaList.com - individual or group to-do listsTadaList.com

16. Example Services Go To Meeting – online meetings with audio Central Desktop (paid) Clocking It (free) – project managementCentral Desktop Clocking It Twiddla.com - the meeting playgroundTwiddla.com Wridea.com – ideas and brainstormingWridea.com

17. Conclusion

18. It’s Not a Television!

19. The Internet Is… …An interactive medium …Built by real people, not professional writers and producers …A better place if you contribute your knowledge & experience

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