This document provides an overview and agenda for a training on powerful cloud-based tools that can be used for daily tasks. It demonstrates a small subset of available tools and encourages participants to choose which tools they want to use. The document lists various online storage drives like Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive and iCloud. It also covers office document applications, note taking tools, web and social media tools, and Google applications like Hangouts, Forms and Calendars. The purpose is to expose participants to existing tools in the cloud.

1. Dave Garcia-Gomez
College of Education Technology

2. Prerequisites
To demo some of the apps during this presentation, use the
following links to access the tools with login credentials, and a
copy of the presentation:
 Presentation: http://bit.ly/1rnMMxx
 Tools List: http://bit.ly/1moHxGt

3.  Overview
 Cloud: Pros and Cons
 File Sharing and Storage
 Document Applications
 Notes
 Web and Social Media Tools
 Google Apps
 Additional Tools
Agenda

4.  Purpose of this training is to demonstrate powerful tools
that you can leverage for day to day tasks.
 Demo of just a small subset of tools of what is available.
 Goal is to expose you to existing tool, and you choose what
you like to use.
Overview

5.  Cloud services live on the net
 Some tools interface with applications on your computer
 Deciding whether to use the cloud for a service depends on
many factors
Cloud Services

6.  Availability
 Free Services
 Updates
 Maintenance Free
Cloud Services – Pros and Cons
 Privacy
 Data Sensitivity
 Security
 Protection
PROS CONS

7. Online Storage Drives

8.  2+ GB Free
 Available on Web
 Sync with Computer
 Clients available on Mac, PC, Linux, and Mobile
Drives
Dropbox
http://www.dropbox.com

9.  15 GB Free
 Available on Web
 Files available for Office for Web
Drives
Microsoft OneDrive
https://onedrive.live.com

10.  15 GB Free
 Available on Web
 Files available for Google Docs
Drives
Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive

11.  5 GB Free
 Available on Web for PC
 Files directly available on Ipad, Ipod, Iphone
and Mac
Drives
Apple iCloud
https://www.icloud.com/

12.  25+ GB Free
 Available on Web
 Files directly available on Mac, PC, Linux and
Mobile
Drives
COE Cloud
https://coecloud.fullerton.edu

13.  App for Mac and Windows
 Quickly Share Files by
Dragging and Dropping
 Creates Short Links
Drives Apps
CloudApp
https://getcloudapp.com/
 App for Mac and Windows
 Quickly Share Files by
Dragging and Dropping
 Creates Short Links
Droplr
https://droplr.com

14. Office Document Applications

15.  Microsoft Office Suite on Web
 Limited Functionality
 Requires a Live ID
 Connects to OneDrive
Office Applications
Office for Web
https://office.com

16.  Similar to Microsoft Office Suite
 Limited Functionality
 Requires a Google ID
 Connects to Google Drive
Office Applications
Google Docs
https://docs.google.com

17.  Compatible with Microsoft Office Suite
 Internal Storage Drive
 Task Manager
Office Applications
Zoho Docs
https://www.zoho.com/docs/

18. Notes Management

19.  Online Notes Management
 Mobile apps available
Notes
Evernote
http://evernote.com/

20.  Online Notes Management
 Windows application can connect to web
 Must use web for storage to be able to use the
web application.
Notes
Microsoft OneNote for Web
https://office.com

21.  Online Notes Management
 Board Structure
 Collaborate with Multiple Users
 Share Notes through Web Links
Notes
Trellio
https://trello.com

22.  Online Notes Management
 Similar Board Structure
 New Application / Limited Functionality
Notes
Google Keep
https://keep.google.com/

23. Web and Social Media Tools

24.  Create and Share Online
 Public or Private
 Must Have Facebook Account
 Most Popular Social Media Site in US
Web and Social Media Tools
Facebook Groups
https://www.facebook.com/

25.  Create and Share Online
 Public or Private
 Must Have Google Account
 Integrates with other Google Products
Web and Social Media Tools
Google Plus Communities
https://plus.google.com

26.  Simultaneously Post all your Social Media Posts
 Schedule Post Anytime
 Integrates with Social Media Accounts
Web and Social Media Tools
Buffer
http://bufferapp.com/

27.  Twitter Analysis
 Analyze and Build Reports on Followers
 Search Tweets and Bios for Relevant Terms
Web and Social Media Tools
Followerwonk
http://followerwonk.com/

28.  News Stream
 Customize Multiple News Sources into One
Stream
 Connectivity with Mobile App
Web and Social Media Tools
Feedly
http://feedly.com

29. Google Applications

30.  Skype Style Application
 No Client Needed
 Full Functionality
Google Applications
Google Hangouts
https://plus.google.com/hangouts

31.  Quickly Make Forms
 Dump to Google Sheets or Keep in Forms
 Share via Email or Embed in Website
Google Applications
Google Forms
https://docs.google.com/forms

32.  Manage Calendars Online
 Event Reminders via Email
 Embed Calendars in Websites
 Integrate with Mail Clients and Mobile
Google Applications
Google Calendars
https://www.google.com/calendar

33.  Moodle Equivalent
 Example of Good Design
Google Applications (Optional)
Google Classroom
http://www.google.com/edu/classroom/

34. Other Stuff and Things
(Honorable Mentions)

35.  LastPass - https://lastpass.com/
Password management tool
 Skitch - https://evernote.com/skitch/
Screenshot and annotation tool
 Quicksilvers - http://qsapp.com/
Productivity tool for Mac
Stuff …

36.  Survey Monkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/
High function online survey builder and data collection tool
 Dark Room - http://jjafuller.com/dark-room
Full screen, distraction free writing tool.
 TextExpander –
http://www.smilesoftware.com/TextExpander/index.html
Productivity tool
… and Things