Communication+and+Collaboration



1. [|TitanPad] TitanPad is essentially a clone of the original EtherPad. With TitanPad anyone can instantly create a collaborative document. You do not have to create an account to use TitanPad, in fact creating an account isn't even an option. To get started just click "create public pad," enter your name, and start typing. To invite people to collaborate, just share the url assigned to your TitanPad. Every collaborator on TitanPad is given a unique color to highlight the text they've added. Try it now on this document that I started.
 * What is it? **TitanPad uses the EtherPad API to provide a free platform for real-time document collaboration.
 * How can I use it? **TitanPad could be used as a platform for quickly hosting and recording an online brainstorming session with your students. As accounts aren't necessary you won't lose any classroom time to getting students through a registration process.



2. WriteBoard  ** What is it? ** It is an online board where children can share, revise and compare text. Discussions, Reflections , Brainstorming , Writing
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3. WallWisher ** What is it? ** A wall that allows users to post a sticky note that can have text or video to accompany it. There is a limit of 160 characters on a post so it encourages students to succinct and critical in their writing. Reflection board, Grouping activity ,Discussion , Exam Practise , Brainstorming media type="custom" key="5990187"
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4. **[|Voicethread] What is it? **VoiceThread.com enables you to share any document you have—a picture, a drawing, a Powerpoint slideshow, a Word document, a series of photos of people at your school—and then add audio, text, video comments. It enables you to have conversations about what you're sharing with your audience.


 * How can I use it? ** Reflection board, Grouping activity , Discussion , Assignments , Brainstorming

5. ** Mindmeisters **
 * What is it? **A mindmapping tool that allows multiple users to work together to create a map or outline of a concept.
 * How can I use it? **Brainstorming, Scaffolding, Organising

6. PollDaddy
 * What is it? ** An online survey and polling tool.


 * How can I use it? **Reflection board, Grouping activity , Discussion , Exam Practise , Inquiry.