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=**USEFUL TOOLS FOR YOUR INNOVATIONS PROJECT **=

BLOGS

 * Communicate the progress of your project to your organisation...the Framework...the world!
 * Makes reporting easy-peasy! Just put the link to your blog in your 'report posting'
 * Maintains an ongoing record that will make writing up a Case Study very straightforward.
 * Try Blogger for a fairly simple option, or WordPress for a tool with more gadgets.
 * Here is one example of a 2009 SA team (Tabor College) who used a blog, and another one from a TAFE project team

**WIKIS/WEBSITES **

 * Gives you a 'one-stop-shopfront' for your project, and can also be easily linked to your 'report posting'
 * Appearance can be more like a website (this is a wiki) with navigation, and can be simple or more complex
 * Can 'suck in' content so you don't have to create everything i.e. other blogs, photos, RSS feeds from relevant websites etc.
 * This site is WikiSpaces and is quite easy to use.
 * Here is an example of a 2009 NSW team who created a Wiki for their project.
 * Another option is a Moodle (providing you do not lock it down with passwords). Here is an example of a SA 2009 team who collected all their project communication, resources and outcomes on a Moodle.
 * And finally, you could consider a Ning...which is no longer free but as you have a budget, it might be something to consider. Here is an example of a SA 2009 Team (CommonGround) who used a Ning.
 * __**PS:**__ Extra links from the workshop - ELGG Social Networking Platform and EdNA Groups.


 * Great for __free__ communication between team members, stakeholders and others involved in the project.
 * Better than phone/email as one can see who is online, and the answer can be instant. Can also use video.
 * Skype can be used for group meetings as several people can be on at the same time.
 * Easily downloaded from the Skype website.


 * These are ideal for meetings as they save time, petrol and effort....and especially great when team members are not co-located
 * TAFE has access to Centra (talk to your IT people or the Learning Resource Development department)
 * Another option is VET Virtual which is very similar and can also utilise video if bandwidth is available.
 * Finally, there is Elluminate which is the 'cream of the crop' but isn't cheap...however there is a VRoom option which is __free__ and can hold 3 people...good for quick meetings for the leaders.


 * Collect all your team's 'research links' in one place...no need to email everyone when you find something useful.
 * Everyone can access everyone else's bookmarks.
 * Great place to search...more direct than Google.
 * Just go to www.delicious.com

GOOGLE DOCS

 * Work on documents (like Word docs, calendars, spreadsheets) collaboratively
 * Check it out at Google Docs (take the tour and/or have a look at the video)

**Got a question about any of these technologies?**
E-learning Coordinator, SA Framework Unit
 * Marlene Manto **
 * Phone**: 8226 1673
 * Email:** marlene.manto@flexiblelearning.net.au