Online+Productivity+Tools

=Online Productivity Tools=

Hundreds of sites are available for document and or presentation production, collaboration and storage. These sites offer access to documents and presentations from any Internet connection. They vary from basic, no frills free sites to subscription services.

Examples
[|Google Documents] located under "more" on the Google home page. You must have an email address to join [|Google Sites]- located under "more" on the Google home page. Lots of possibilities for this tool. Refer to the Google Sites HELP screen for a basic overview and tutorial. NOTE: the "File" box of this program allows easy uploads of documents from your computer - keeps your documents "looking" exactly the way you created them (esp. text boxes and powerpoints) If you like the look of the sample classroom page, set the layout for the page as two-column. Then you can insert the gadget you want. To have a class announcement gadget -- create a class announcement page first - then you can link to it. [|NoodleTools] - Powerful bibliography creator with electronic note-taking capabilities. Check student work online. NHS subscription. Username and password required. Click on link to set up an account: [|NOODLE TOOLS infosheet.doc] [|Webnote] - basic, no frills, no email required tool for online note-taking - can also copy and paste word documents. Accessible from any Internet connection [|Slideshare] - share powerpoint presentations [|Citation Machine] - free online bibliography generator.
 * Note**** The name you choose for your webpage will be the title of the homepage - choose wisely!

Why consider these?
Students can access online productivity tools from anywhere Students can collaborate on projects remotely Eliminates need for flashdrives, cds, dvds, email for projects - everything is accessible on the Internet