Scribblar

Scribblar is a free mulitmedia collaborative virtual space. It includes whiteboard, text chat, document sharing and audio capabilities. It’s unclear if there is a limit to the number of participants.

writewith

Writewith: Collaborative document writing. Upload document, invite others, leave notes, view edit history, etc. Ideal and easy for group projects.

iBreadcrumbs

iBreadcrumbs: Browser plugin allows you to record the web sites you visit while doing research and then edit that list of sites and add notes/annotations to each site you include. Then you can share that breadcrumb trail with others. Was thinking this could be cool IL exercise: have students install and then track, annotate/reflect and share the path they took to finding resources on a topic.

Dabbleboard

Dabbleboard: Online whiteboard application, draw and it uses shape recognition to create that shape.  Save images and import them powerpoint presentations or share/collaborate with others by sending the url.

NCSU Libraries Keyword Builder

NCSU Libraries Keyword Builder: Type in key words – it creates a boolean search for you – shows step from keywords to search query using AND, OR and parentheses for grouping synonyns.

Quarkbase

Quarkbase: Plug in url of a website to get information about that site, owners, etc. Could be use in teaching students to evaluate information sources.

PMOG

PMOG: Passively Multiplayer Online Game: Create annotated missions of web sites or library research tools that students can complete. Or have students create their own missions on their research topic (a sort of annotated bibliography) & have them comment & rank each other & try to become the highest level players?

Odiogo

Odiogo: free service that turns your blog into a podcast–send your blog to itunes for easy downloads.

VoiceThread

VoiceThread: Create, share and discuss multimedia slideshows using voice (with a mic or phone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).  Voice threads can be embedded on web sites and exported to MP3 players or DVDs.

seesmic

Seesmic: Video discussion screencasting forum.