The document discusses and compares three collaboration tools: Freenet, ooVoo, and Google Docs. Freenet allows for peer-to-peer information sharing anonymously but has slow transfers and charges for breaking rules. OoVoo enables free video chatting through a web browser but limits group calls without payment. Google Docs permits free online document creation and sharing from any computer but lacks some features of other programs and access relies on server availability. Overall, the document argues that web-based collaboration tools are increasingly important and useful in both education and business.

1. Assessment of Collaboration Tools

3. Collaborative Learning Not a new concept Expands Social Aspects of Learning Applied in Brick and Mortar Schools Web 2.0 utilized more often

5. Three Tools of Web 2.0 Freenet ooVoo Google Docs

6. Virtual Environment Collaboration Maintains social interaction Different social interactions Interaction of people at different ages locations socio-economic levels

7. Access references immediately Work on multiple projects Access to diverse groups of collaborators Potentially eliminating off-task behaviors Financially wise for businesses Other Benefits of Web 2.0 Collaboration

8. Disadvantages to Web 2.0 Collaboration Necessary to adapt to technology Need willingness to change Training may be costly

9. Moving Forward... Places of business and education are moving forward Current and future technology will leave old ways in the dust Must keep up with competition

10. FreeNet Information Sharing

11. http://www.freenet.com

13. Freenet Advantages Peer to Peer and Keeps information anonymous High capacity for number of collaborators

14. Freenet Disadvantages Access only information previously downloaded Only audio conferencing Slow transfers Charges for breaking service agreement

15. ooVoo video chat and conferencing

16. http://www.oooVoo.com

17. ooVoo conversation page

18. Advantages of ooVoo Free for most service OoVoo is server based Strengthens coworkers’ relationships--even at a distance Receive video calls via a web browser without downloading and bogging down work computers

19. video chat with 1 person or you have to pay credits to add more people (up to 6) paid Feature: Phone calls to landlines and mobile phones to over 50 countries. paid Feature: Screen sharing: Users can share screens during video chats. video messaging: Can record videos up to 1 minute free, up to 5 minutes if you pay Disadvantages of ooVoo ...

20. Google Docs document sharing

21. http://www.docs.com

24. FREE Create and Share Anywhere Manage Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets Work from any computer No program downloading Advantages of Google Docs...

25. Google docs only have the most basic features needed to write and edit a document. Inability to work offline Size limitation for files that can be uploaded If the Google Docs servers are 'down' for any reason, you may not be able to access the files you need. Disadvantages of Google Docs...

26. Conclusion.......... Dawning of a New Age in collaboration Using tools in combinations Future may not need separate tools

27. References http:// www.freenet.com http:// www.oovoo.com http://doc.google.com http://morguefile.com/archive/display/644928