media 2.0 tools
DESCRIPTION
This PowerPoint is meant to help teach Site Supervisors and AmeriCorps*VISTA in our program the power 2.0 Media Tools can have on building sustainability and capacity in their organizations and program/projects throughout their service year.TRANSCRIPT
WEB 2.0 TOOLSPresented by:
Yalitza Negron, Nefisah Sallim, Julie Comley and Carly James
WHAT IS WEB 2.0? “Web 2.0 refers to what is
perceived as a second generation of web development and web design. It is characterized as facilitating communication, information sharing,…User-centered design and collaboration on the World Wide Web. It has led to the development and evolution of web-based communities, hosted services, and web applications.” – Wikipedia.org
WEB 2.0 TOOLS
Social NetworkingPhoto & Video SharingCalendars, Events & SchedulingBloggingResource Sharing
SOCIAL NETWORKING
What is Facebook?
Facebook is a social networking site that can be utilized by individuals, businesses, nonprofits, groups, clubs, etc.
http://www.facebook.com AmeriCorps Alums and AmeriCorps VISTA http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php
?gid=82387719992&ref=ts Siena VISTA Group
How can I use Facebook in my work and service?
Create a Facebook Group Create a Facebook Page Updates on your programs or projects List events and invite people to attend Can also use for photo sharing
What is LinkedIn?
Social networking site for professionals
http://www.linkedin.com
How can I use LinkedIn in my work and service?
Post resume, work experience People can post references and
recommendations Keep in touch with colleagues and other contacts Find others working in your field
VISTAs are on LinkedIn!
NING
What is Ning?
Create your own social network (like Facebook) and set the parameters
http://www.ning.com http://scvistamembers.ning.com/
NING
How can I use Ning in my work and service?
Create your own network for your site/project Siena VISTA Network
Create subgroups within network Staff Volunteers
Customize settings Can also be used for Photo & Video Sharing,
Chat, and Blogging
IZOCA
What is iZoca?
Capital Region social networking site setup with the help of two Siena College business interns
Personal profile with your calendar Join groups and their calendar events are put on
your calendar
http://www.izoca.com http://www.izoca.com/public/groups/4cr
IZOCA
How can I use iZoca in my work and service?
Calendar, Events for your project/site Create Discussions More local demographic to target Downside: still starting up
GOOGLE GROUPS
What are Google Groups?
Sites and e-mail listservs for groups to discuss topics, events, etc.
http://groups.google.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/4cr-asl?hl=en
GOOGLE GROUPS
How can I use Google Groups in my work and service?
Hold group discussions via website or e-mail Inform those interested in your program/project
of updates on projects, networks, etc. Weekly, Bi-Weekly Updates Newsletters Flyers
Outlook Contact Groups can do this as well but people will not be able to sign-up like with a Listserv
SHUTTERFLY
What is Shutterfly?
Business: purchase photos, calendars, etc. Able to create free photo sharing sites
http://www.shutterfly.com http://scvista.shutterfly.com/
SHUTTERFLY
How can I use Shutterfly in my work and service?
Create photo albums to share with co-workers, etc.
Share videos, as well Can control who views photos
Set privacy settings
PICNIK
What is Picnik?
Photo sharing and editing website
http://www.picnik.com
PICNIK
How can I use Picnik in my work and service?
Edit photos JAZZ ‘EM UP!!! WOO HOO!! Special effects from artsy
to fun! Crop, resize, frame
Add captions on/in picture (not just below)
Embed them in Facebook, etc.
FLICKR
What is Flickr?
Photo sharing site
http://www.flickr.com/ http://www.flickr.com/groups/visfor/
FLICKR
How can I use Flickr in my work and service?
Same as Shutterfly AmeriCorps VISTA uses it for its “V is for” photo
project
SKYPE
What is Skype?
Free internet web calls and video chatting
SKYPE
How can I use Skype in my work and service?
Virtual meetings Webcasts Conference calls Interviewing Can be used for local, national, and international
calls Computer to computer is free!
YOUTUBE
What is YouTube?
Video sharing
http://www.youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1wLxwQ8_8I
Must watch!
YOUTUBE
How can I use YouTube in my work and service?
Upload trainings Webcasts Program descriptions Embed videos on your wikis, etc.
GOOGLE CALENDAR
What is Google Calendar?
A free time management tool offered by Google
http://www.google.com/calendar/
GOOGLE CALENDAR
How can I use Google Calendar in my work and service?
Sync with your Outlook calendar Embed on your wiki
http://4crsl.pbworks.com/Meetings-and-Events Keep track of deadlines, due dates, events,
meetings, etc. Make multiple calendars and access them all
under one 4CR, personal, Dr. Johnson’s, VISTA, etc.
DOODLE
How can I use Doodle in my work and service?
Schedule meetings, events, etc. Create a poll (dates and times for event). Forward the link to the poll to the participants. Follow online what the participants vote for.
BROWNPAPERTICKETS
What is BrownPaperTickets?
Fair trade ticket sales website Event registration and ticket sales
http://www.brownpapertickets.com http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68155
BROWNPAPERTICKETS
How can I use BrownPaperTickets in my work and service?
Set up an event on the site Create prices for tickets (free is an option) Can choose physical tickets, will-call, etc. Gives you a list of those who are registered for
the event Keeps a headcount
What is Twitter?
“Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?” –Twitter.com
http://www.twitter.com http://twitter.com/SCVISTA
How can I use Twitter in my work and service?
Shorter blogging purposes Updates on events, projects, etc. What is your site doing? Brief, informational messages
WIKI
What is a wiki?
Interactive web-page (many can edit)
http://www.pbworks.com http://4crsl.pbworks.com http://scvista.pbworks.com
WIKI
How can I use a wiki in my work and service?
Agency Information Mission/Vision, Program Descriptions Map/Location Volunteer Positions Videos (Profiles, Training, More) Matching Partners Google Calendar
DEL.ICIO.US
What is Del.icio.us?
Social bookmarking website
http://www.delicious.com
DEL.ICIO.US
How can I use Del.icio.us in my work and service?
Save all your bookmarks online Share them with other people See what other people are bookmarking Bookmark websites that apply to your program,
site, or interested topics Look into creating a VISTA del.icio.us
Volunteering sites Program wikis National sites (AmeriCorps, VISTA, CNCS, Seven
Corners, Campus Compact, etc.)
SLIDESHARE
What is Slideshare?
PowerPoint and document sharing website
http://www.slideshare.net
SLIDESHARE
How can I use Slideshare in my work and service?
Upload and share your PowerPoint presentations and Word documents
Share publicly or privately Add audio to make a webinar Ex: Bonner Foundation loves to use this! Great
if people miss meetings or presentations
GOOGLE DOCS
What are Google Docs?
Free, web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application offered by Google
http://docs.google.com
GOOGLE DOCS
How can I use Google Docs in my work and service?
Create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users
Updating databases that you share with colleagues
Planning events with co-workers Ex: VISTA Carnival
WORDLE
What is Wordle?
“Wordle is a toy for generating ‘word clouds’ from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes.” – Wordle.net
http://www.wordle.net
WORDLE
How can I use Wordle in my work and service?
Create word collages for newsletters, wikis, etc. Capture image by using “Prnt Scrn” button on
computer and paste into Paint; crop to fit around the image
Make sure you credit the Wordle site for the image
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