Google Docs AND harmon.ie

If you haven't tried google docs - you need to! Not only can you create several types of documents online and store them there, but you can make them available to others for collaboration purposes.

Google Docs:

Create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online. Keep them private, or share them with others by simply inviting them by supplying an email.

The coolest thing we've seen lately? An app that incorporates your google docs (and sharepoint sites) into your OUTLOOK! Shout-out to Thomas Yung in Technology for this one!

Here is an example of a shared document appearing within Outlook. When changes are made to this document - all those who "share" it see the reflected, updated changes.

http://www.google.com/google-d-s/tour1.html

http://harmon.ie/

WIZIQ

Have you ever tried to explain a problem over the phone, or in an email using text? Sometimes being there works wonders. Here's a free, easy way to meet with students virtually to share your desktop, whiteboard, documents and a host of other features.

It's called WizIQ and it's basic mode is free. Here' some of what you can do online with this product:

1. Explain visually using a whiteboard (notice you can hook up a webcam and talk through the problem at the same time)

2. Share and annotate on documents :

3. Create quizzes - and distribute with a URL:

Plus... show your desktop to demonstrate a task. Free, easy and even fun. Start your year out right by engaging your students differently - or use this as a new means of support, or anytime when distance is a barrier. You will need a microphone. Perfect for that hybrid class!!!

Go to http://wiziq.com/ and create your account today!