Innovating Innovation Web Tools

Innovating Innovation Web Tools
Paul Schumann
June 11, 2009

Tools
Software
Networking platform (Ning)
Wiki platform (WetPaint)
Audio/video conferencing (Skype)
Web conferencing
Social network updating (Ping)
Microblogging (Twitter/Twibe)
Internet radio (TalkShoe)?
Video channel (YouTube)?
Google docs?
Instant messaging?
Hardware
Broadband
Headset
Web cam

Functions
Private
Public
Ning
WetPaint
Skype
Web conferencing
Microblogging
Others’ work, Our finished or draft work, Chat
Questions, discussions, document creation
Discussions
Invited audio conferences Public audio conferences
Work sessions
Invited seminars
Open seminars
PR and Marketing

Ning
Platform
Graphic interface
Template driven
Customization
Little or no programming required
Hosted with ads (free)
Option to host yourself or with no ads (cost)
Privacy options
Support
Networking
1,000,000+ networks
Features
Text
RSS feeds
Blog
Videos
Audio
Pictures/Graphics
Forum
Chat room
Events
Groups
Members’ pages
Ability to embed
Ability to upload attachments
Widgets/gadgets
http://innovatinginnovation.ning.com

Guidelines
Make your page rich (with photo)
Stay with the Ning normal formatting
Give attribution and link for every article
Try not to publish an entire article from someone else (abstract and link)
Use SlideShare to embed presentations
Update social networks

WetPaint
Wiki Platform
Template driven
Customization
Little or no programming required
Hosted with ads (free)
Option to host yourself or with no ads (cost)
Privacy options
Support
http://innovatinginnovation.wetpaint.com
Features
Hierarchical hyperlinked text
Simple text editing
Simple formatting
Pages can contain links (internal & external), pictures/graphics, videos, tables, widgets
Page revision history
Threads with discussion
Watch page (option)
Keyword tags
Add attachments

Guidelines
Put whatever you want in your profile page
Use WetPaint normal formatting
Don’t erase something someone else has done unless we’re in the document preparation mode
Sign each entry with first name (and last name initial if required)
Use line spaces and *** between entries
Stay disciplined and on topic. Create a new topic or question, or open a new thread instead.

Let’s Get Started
Try it. You’ll like it.
If you don’t, we’ll change it.
Don’t be afraid of making a mistake. These are easy to correct or change.
Experiment. Play with the tools.
Go to their help sections, or contact me for help
512.632.6586
paul.schumann (Skype)
paul.schumann (Windows Live Messenger)