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The document discusses collaboration and various collaboration tools. It defines synchronous and asynchronous collaboration and notes the need for shared technological platforms. It also discusses advantages of cloud computing and examples like Facebook. Various collaboration 2.0 tools are also outlined, including online calendars, social networking sites, social bookmarking sites, wikis, document sharing platforms, and blogs. Benefits of these tools like allowing distance collaboration and ability to work at different times are highlighted.

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By Erica, Beth, and Heather
What is collaboration ? Working together on an activity or project Types: Synchronous & Asynchronous Need same technological platforms Advantages
Cloud Computing Cloud=network of servers that run services that can be used as collaborative platforms Cloud computing providers Example: Facebook Advantages and Disadvantages Your computers Network of Servers
A Cloud Computing Case Study Uses free social Web tools to provide professional and personal support to members Allows librarians to collaborate on projects
Collaboration 2.0 Tools What are they? Why do we need to know?
How many people use… Online Calendars Social Networking Sites Social Bookmarking Sites Wikis Document Sharing Blogs
Calendars What do they do? What should it have? Google Calendar, 30 Boxes
Social Networking Sites Can I really use Facebook at work and not get in trouble? Facebook, Ning, LinkedIn
Social Bookmarking Sites Bring your bookmarks any where you go! Delicious
Wikis Online web pages people can edit and modify Wikipedia, Pbwiki, RUasist Wiki
Documents Share and Collaborate on Documents, Spread Sheets, and Presentations Google Docs, Zoho Office
Blogs A communication tool with commenting and discussion components Wordpress
Benefits Distance Ability to work at either the same or different time as collaborators Inexpensive Can use multiple computers
How Collaboration Tools Are Used Blogs Wikis Training Social Networks
Groupware External Groupware Grou.ps Internal Groupware http:// drupal.com

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