Using+Online+Collaborative+Workspaces

Online Collaborative Workspaces --Various web-based applications which allow groups of students to work together on common documents in a variety of formats either synchronously or asynchronously. Many applications include to-do lists, calendars, and ample storage space. These spaces are not always secure, however. Some applications include blogs and wikis for group work, as well. Examples: Google Documents. This applications does require Google email accounts. We +, at http://www.yooplus.it/homepage.php?IDCategoria=1. A simple interface provides tabs for home, calendar, tasks, files, wikis, blogs, messages and people. The service is free, and is available in English, Spanish, French, & Italian. Microsoft SharedView http://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=94 (free) Applications in Education: >
 * You can upload various types of documents or spreadsheets, even PowerPoint presentations in many applications and have students work entirely online asynchronously on a product.
 * Partners and groups can be inside the same classroom, or across the country or world from one another.