Week 8 - Web-Based Applications

I tried Zoho writer by creating a Zoho account and creating a document, but I selected Google Docs & Spreadsheet Google Docs to use as my online word processor and spreadsheet maker because I had a google account and it was very easy and convenient to use Google's tools instead of trying to keep up with another account.

Checkout OpenOffice free software download with Microsoft Office Support

Week 8 - Social Networking

MySpace and Facebook are examples of social networking sites that are perfect for communicating information to long distance friends, families, and acquaintances. Tools that some abused, but most use to keep in touch and update records. I enjoyed checking out RateMySpace because I love home decor and I got several ideas from others on what to do and not do with my home design choices.

Week 7 - Wikis

Wikipedia defines Wiki as a collaborative website which can be directly edited by anyone with access to it. Collaborative, meaning if you have access you can change whatever someone else writes.

Wikis are searchable databases that maybe used as one source for research. It should not be your only source, because the information may not be accurate.

The University of Washington use wikis to market their website. They started inserting links to the university library's digital collections into Wikipedia.

Princeton Public Library uses wiki to encourage their patrons to rate books and movies. Many libraries use wikis as research tools. PCC use wikis to post their staff Procedure’s and Policies.

Wetpaint is one site that offers wiki hosting for free, however Wetpaint comes with advertisements that would not be good for Libraries but the setup is simple and I was able to create my own wiki in less than five minutes. Wikidot is another site that offers wiki hosting and this time without advertisements, better for Libraries, but not as simple to use. Pbwiki is another option for free wiki website.