Collaboration+tools

= **Easy to Use Tools for Collaboration** = = =  The following tools are all free, relatively easy to use and some don't even require a login to use. Try out a few - you may discover your new favorite tool! I want to acknowledge eTech Ohio for putting together this list.

=Group Collaboration Tools =

= =  Tools which provide a workspace for groups to share. Generally have multiple functions such as discussions, synchronous meetings, file storage and editing of files. Specific functions vary between sites.

**Wiggio** - @http://wiggio.com/

Online toolkit which enables working in groups. Tutorial - @http://wiggio.com/

Includes specific resources for educators.
 * PBWorks** - @http://pbworks.com/

=**Collaborative document creation** = = =  Similar to group collaboration tools but focus on document creation and collaboration.
 * Google Docs** - @http://docs.google.com/

Create and share word processing, spreadsheet and database documents.

Tool for creation of wikis - be sure to visit the teacher specific site to be able to create a no cost **advertisement free** wiki.
 * Wikispaces** - @http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers

=**Single use tools** = = =  These tools are generally the easiest to use because their functionality is limited to one specific task.


 * Chatzy** - @http://www.chatzy.com/

Easy to set up a private chat and then share the link with others with whom you would like to chat.

No set up involved and includes text and video chat capabilities.
 * Tinychat** - @http://tinychat.com


 * Writeboard** - @http://writeboard.com

 Writeboards are sharable, web-based text documents that let you save every edit, roll back to any version, and easily compare changes. Use Writeboard to write solo or collaborate with others.


 * Webnote** - @http://www.aypwip.org/webnote/

Tool for taking notes on your computer and you can share your notes with others by giving them the workspace name or the URL.

**When is good** - @http://whenisgood.net/

** **Stixy** - @http://www.stixy.com/ Online bulletin board which allows sharing of widgets, including notes, photos, documents and "to do" items 
 *  Facilitates coordination of a good time for a group of people to meet.

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