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 * With the development of the Internet cloud, where we can access information quickly and easily through the consolidation of a multitude of computers into one "cloud" location, the development of web based software has proliferated. One of the best examples is Google Docs, which allows you to create files that can be opened in the standard Microsoft Office environment, but also allows collaboration on these same files....one step up from files sitting isolated on your computer. **

There are also many, many programs that are available for free, and various developer work collaboratively to offer "free" programs for Internet users.

**Activity 1 - Finding Different Applications:** To be completed by each student individually. Do some online research, and identify one piece of software or one online tool (commercial or preferably free) that you feel would be useful for your friends (and teachers) to know about. There is a partial list of some suggestions below. Take turns in the class to post your suggestion on the Software Summaries page. If the software you have chosen is already described, then look for something else.

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[|animoto]. [|bitstrips]. [|emaze]. [|goanimate]. [|jing]. [|prezi]. [|survey_monkey]. [|google_docs .][|photoshop_online]. [|youtube]. [|zooburst]. =====

List and briefly describe them in the software and tools wiki page for your class. I have begun the process for you. Be sure to put your name at the end of each entry. You may add as many as you wish, but please make sure you have actually used and can recommend the software before you list it.

Here is a sample entry.
 * JING ** - Jing is free software that allows the user to capture either screen images or video. It can be saved to your desktop for insertion into other programs, or can be uploaded to a ScreenCast site where it can be access via an URL. The location can be made private via a password. This is simple, easy and free software for creating online tutorials, demonstrations, graphics for desktop publishing and website, etc.

**Activity 2:** To be completed by each student individually.

Refer to the JING software information below and familiarize yourself with its use.

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**Activity 3:** To be created in pairs

1. Select one item from the list generated by the classes. Your teacher has the last word on your choice. 2. Create a word document to explain your software choice. Include: · URL for the software · System requirements · Useful features · Limitations or criticisms - Website (URL) for a product review · Pricing

3. Create your tutorial using **Jing and WORD. See the example created above for Activity 2.**

** Your final edited Software Tutorial Manual should be completed and posted on the Wiki **

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**Activity 4:** To be completed by each student individually. Use the evaluation sheet here: