8th Grade ProjectThe Walker School

Brian Surkan

Web 2.0 Publication OptionsWeblogs (blogs)WikisWeb SiteVideo SharingFile SharingPhoto SharingPodcasting

Shared CalendarSocial NetworkingShared BookmarksAnalytics / MeteringSyndication /

Subscription

Weblogs (Blogs)Usually updated and maintained by very few usersElectronic Journaling (reverse-chronological order)May contain embedded multimediasyndication – subscribe to dynamic summariesLinkbacks – automatic citation notificationsComments may be allowed on postsLinks, archives, and search functions often supportedOften lacks file storage spaceExamples: walker8gp / surkanstance / mises.org blogFree hosts: Blogger / WordPress / Edublogs / blog.com

WikisMany users, even millions, may contributeRegistered users can overwrite the changes of

othersVersion histories usually kept of changesShared Web pages with distributed contributionFlexible structure and layoutOften files may be uploaded and stored on the wikiExamples: Wikipedia / Our Lost ChildrenFree hosts: Wikispaces / pbworks

Internet File SharingFiles can be very server space intensiveSyndication of individual files often supported

Word/Excel/PowerPoint: docs.google.com / SkydriveSlides: sliderocket.com / slideshare.net / authorstreamPodcasts: podbean / mypodcast.comVideo: Vimeo / YouTube / Yahoo VideoPhotos: Flikr / Webshots / Snapfish / Shutterfly

Online file creation and editing sometimes supportedEntire Workspaces can be shared

Workspaces: http://workspace.officelive.com/

File Format SelectionMake it simple and intuitive to see/use your filesMinimize new windows and download warningsEmbed wherever appropriateProtect yourself from inappropriate borrowing

Restricted PDFs for view only documentsAvoid editable files when possibleSet file security privileges appropriately

Save editable files in universal formatsE.g., use Office 2003 rather than Office 2007

formats

Shared CalendarsCalendars may be shared globally or to named users

All details OR only availability can be sharedSeparate view and editing privileges

Versatile viewingMany languagesMultiple layouts: day / week / month / 4 days / agenda

Synchronize w/ offline calendars like Outlook / iPhoneMultiple calendars may be overlayed

E.g., MS Students / MS Faculty / 8GPA / 8GPC / Personal

E-mail / Text message reminders may be scheduled

Social NetworkingMulti-media document / idea / status sharingTopic-related associations / groups / fan clubsBusiness contacts: linkedin / plaxoPersonal contacts:

Facebook – likely most popularMySpace – Similar to FacebookLive Spaces – Less intense sharing site by MicrosoftNing.com – More secure, less public alternative

Useful for keeping in touch with friends / contacts

General Web SiteMore control of content placement than blogs / wikisCan have a variety of components – including blogsHome/Main page

Introduces purpose of site (e.g., Abstract)Sets the tone of the site / look and feelUsually fits within a 800 x 600 browser windowLinks to subsections of site

Clear navigation to most common user areasMinimal “clicks” to perform common tasks

Main sections usually presented as tabs on top or left

Free providers: webs.com / weebly.com / yola.com

Social BookmarkingSubmit your bookmarks / favoritesAll users of the social bookmarking site add tags

Tags associated with the various linksOften in the form of a tag cloud with varying font

sizesEnables navigation by tag/topic rather than by

URLUses proximity and contrast to indicate

relationshipsFree options: delicious

Web Analytics / MeteringMonitor site usage over timeDetermine how people find your site

Search enginesPrior Web site URLs

Track where users go after visiting your siteMake purchases?View related material?

Much more sophisticated than visitor countersFree analytics: Google Analytics / SiteMeter /

Yahoo

Web Syndication / SubscriptionWeb sites embed content from other sites

E.g., movies, documents, headlines, images, adsOften via RSS/ATOM feeds using this symbol: Also via simple cross-referenced HTML / embedded

codeSyndicating sites provide their content in XML feeds

Subscribing sites format the feeds to their tasteCan be added to web site using an HTML feed readerFeedburner services: feedsweep.com /

feedburner.com