From the OLC NE Chapter Conference presentation on March 25, 2009.

1. Collaboration Tools to Try
Anastasia Diamond-Ortiz (adiamond@cpl.org) & Olivia Hoge (ohoge@cpl.org)

2. Which tool is best for the job?
Instant Messaging: Instant Messaging allows people to type text to one another in real time through the Internet.
• GTalk
• Meebo
• Skype
VoIP - Audio Conferencing: Audio Conferencing allows participants to talk and chat to one another through the Internet.
• Skype
• GTalk
Video Conferencing: Video conferencing allows participants to communicate with video, audio, and chat over the Internet.
• GTalk
• Skype
• TokBox
Web Conferencing: Web conferencing allows participants to communicate with audio, video, screen sharing, and chatting through the Internet.
• Adobe Connect Now
• WebHuddle
• Yugma
Online Presentations: Share and comment on presentations without having to email large PowerPoint files.
• Sliderocket
• Slideshare
Collaborative Writing: When you want to work on a specific document with a group, create and share your work in one of these spaces.
• Google Docs
• Zoho Writer
• Buzzword
Work Groups, Wikis and File Sharing: Use these to create private communities and shared spaces where you can collaborate and keep track of projects.
• Ning
• Google Groups
• pbwiki
• WetPaint
• drop.io