1. Connectivity 2.0:
Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools
in the Classroom
Carmen Weaver Fair Josey Wicker
carmen.weaver@memphis.edu kfwicker@memphis.edu
@carmenweaver @edtechi
Rachel Washburn
rwshburn@memphis.edu
idt.memphis.edu

2. Collaboration Tools
File Sharing
Google Drive/ Dropbox
Resource Portals
Wikis: PBWorks
Websites: Weebly

3. File Sharing
§ sync files/folders
§ share large files
§ access via web
§ modify sharing permissions
Google Drive Dropbox
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4. File Sharing: Google Drive
§ use with Google docs
§ view live changes
§ add comments/ chat
§ preview files
§ view revisions
§ 5 GB free
§ file size - 1GB

5. File Sharing: Dropbox
§ restore previous versions
§ restore deleted files
§ 2 GB free (+ 500MB/referral)
§ File size- unlimited

6. Resource Portals
§ Wikis
§ Websites

7. Resource Portals: Wikis
§ Websites developed through collaboration.
§ Any user can add and edit content.
§ Powerful tool used for much more the sharing text.

8. Resource Portals: Wikis
PB Works
§ Free Basic Edition
§ Create pages and upload files
§ 2 GB of storage
§ Limited to non-commercial use

9. Resource Portals
§ class websites
§ school information
§ student projects
Weebly

10. Resource Portals: Weebly
§ add forums
§ add custom HTML code
§ customize website appearance
§ 70 templates
§ Campus School Weebly
§ Redbirds Weebly
§ Tutor In A Box

11. More information:
Home Page: Learn More:
Google Drive drive.google.com learn.googleapps.com/drive
Dropbox dropbox.com dropbox.com/tour
PBWorks pbworks.com usermanual.pbworks.com
Weebly weebly.com weebly.com/features.php

12. Connectivity 2.0:
Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools
in the Classroom
Carmen Weaver Fair Josey Wicker
carmen.weaver@memphis.edu kfwicker@memphis.edu
@carmenweaver @edtechi
Rachel Washburn
rwshburn@memphis.edu
idt.memphis.edu