Enhancing Productivity
with
Web 2.0 Freebies
NJSL Staff Development Day
May 20 2009
Presented by Janie Hermann
Photo source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/josephrobertson/419101649/sizes/l/

 Created and hosted by bluemountains.net
 Search via tags and text for Creative Commons
pictures posted to flickr
 Creative Commons licensing allows you to use the
photos based upon user specifications (ie:
attribution, non-commercial, etc.)
http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net/
FlickrCC

 Facebook is much more than quizzes and games
 Create fan pages for an organization
 Promote an event
 Share photos and documents
http://facebook.com
Facebook

 Create, Share, and Store \"to do\" lists for everything
from your Christmas shopping to daily task list
 Lists are stored online and accessible from any
computer via your account
 Share your lists with others via RSS
 Save for future reference – great for packing lists
http://tadalist.com/
Tada List

 Lists accessible via computer, phone or email
 Color code, add stars for priorities, share with others
 Keep notes within lists and add details
 Add to your list from email before you forget
http://gubb.net
http://gubb.net/m.
Gubb

 Both allow you to send and share very large files
without freezing up email or taking down a
network!
 No registration required
 YouSendIt will hold the file for 30 days and send an
email to the recipient
 Senduit lets you determine how long the file stays
live (up to 30 days). Provides you with a download
link.
http://senduit.com
http://yousendit.com
Senduit/YouSendIt

Senduit

Senduit

Senduit

Senduit

 Online photo editing in your browser
 No program installation required
 Import pictures from your PC or online
 Some features require premium subscription
 Integrates seamlessly with flickr
http://www.picnik.com
Picnik

Picnik

Picnik

Picnik

 Polling and Scheduling made easy
 No need to create an account
 Schedule a meeting and be assured you have the
best possible date
 Easy to update
http://doodle.ch
Doodle

 Quickly converts files from one format to another
 Eliminates need for conversion software
 Convert text, image, video, and sound files (large
array of file extensions available)
 Conversions emailed for downloading
http://www.zamzar.com
Zamzar

 No account required
 Just like a hotel wake up call
 Eliminate worry about missing flights, morning
meetings, etc
 Schedule regular reminder phone calls with a free
account
http://www.wakerupper.com/
Wakerupper

 Motto: See how the experts do it
 “Experts” in a variety of areas post short how-to
videos
 Viewers can comment and rate
 Easy to share and post videos
http://www.monkeysee.com/
MonkeySee

 A great place to host videos
 An alternative to YouTube
 Allows large file uploads
 No commercial content allowed
 Respect is required
http://www.vimeo.com
Vimeo

 PBwiki has recently become PBworks
 Collaborative workspace (not just wikis anymore)
 Able to share spreadsheets, presentations, etc
 Complete history and audit trail created
http://www.pbworks.com
PBworks

 Think of it as YouTube for PowerPoint
 A great place to share your own PowerPoint
presentations and slidecasts or to view what others
have posted
 Create a social network with others who share your
interests
http://www.slideshare.net
Slideshare

Constantly Scan Tech Blogs,Tech News
Sites and the Popular Media!
 PC Magazine
◦ Top 101 Sites
◦ Best Free Stuff
 SEOmoz’s Web 2.0 Awards
 The Webware 100 Awards
 Time Magazine’s 50 Coolest Websites
 Filehippo (freeware with some shareware)
How to locate “Freebies”

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Gmail: janieh@gmail.com
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