I choose to research and present on the following Web 2.0 technologies:
Google Sites SlideShare Dropbox
#1) Google Sites:
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
- Demo of tool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiVts_HFrn8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-HJ0VIdBwI
- Pros: Free! Updates often. Numerous templates; lots of help, demonstrations, and video tutorials to choose from and utilize as a guide.
- Cons: Slight learning curve. Changes often.
- Cost: Free!
- Ease of Learning: Somewhat easy.
- Student Accounts: Yes; specifically if you utilize Google Education, otherwise Google accounts are freely available to all.
- Versatility: Highly versatile. Can be utilized in a great number of ways.
- Links to Tutorials: https://support.google.com/sites/answer/4417369?hl=en&ref_topic=23216
- Google Sites is used in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, and other classes for: class pages, teachers sites, subject pages, and to place or compile links, tests, calendars or schedules and a number of other uses.
- Anything else you may want to add. Some samples are: https://sites.google.com/site/mariedlaraportfolio/grade-level/eportfolio/language-arts
https://sites.google.com/site/sampleforedtc6323/9th-grade https://sites.google.com/site/sampleforedtc6323/home/my-pictures
#2) SlideShare:
Ratuing: 4 out of 5 stars
"Create Stunning Presentations"; "Publish your presentation on SlideShare and share it with the world. Don't forget to share it with your social and professional networks, too. Start now!"
"Need Inspiration? Share what you know. Here are a few ideas.
Select Stand-out Images. Search millions of free, high-quality, Creative Commons images to make a powerful statement. You can also upload your own images or easily create stunning charts and graphs."
- Pros: Easy to use. Free. Versatile.
- Cons: Not all presentations are downloadable. Not all presentations are in the same format.
- Sample pages Sample feedback
- Cost: Free.
- Ease of Learning: Easy
- Student Accounts: Yes?
- Versatility: Very versatile for all types of audiences, subjects and formats.
- Links to Tutorials
- You request that we sign up for a SlideShare account; as you can see from the sample pages & feedback, I have had an account for a long time. Here: http://www.slideshare.net/mariedlara
#3) Dropbox:
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
"One place for all your stuff, wherever you are."
Dropbox is a home for all your photos, docs, videos, and files. Anything you add to Dropbox will automatically show up on all your computers, phones and even the Dropbox website
— so you can access your stuff from anywhere.
Dropbox also makes it super easy to share with others, whether you're a student or professional, parent or grandparent. Even if you accidentally spill a latte on your laptop, have no fear!
Relax knowing that your stuff is safe in Dropbox and will never be lost.”
- Pros: Easy to use. Free. Versatile.
- Cons: Limited to 2 GB's.
- Cost: Free for up to 2 GB of data.
- Ease of Learning: Easy
- Student Accounts: Yes...
- Versatility: Very versatile and allows for easy screenshot captures if open on your device.
- Links to Tutorials
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