Google Apps
by Te Puna Ako Unitec NZ
1. Web
2. Groups
2.1. Privacy control (public or private)
3. Documents (online Collaborative tools)
3.1. Documents (similar to MS Word)
3.1.1. Good group collaborative tools
3.2. Spreadsheet (similar to Excel)
3.3. Presentation (similar to PPT)
3.4. Forms (for collecting online data)
4. Blogs
4.1. Open integration with most web 2 tools
4.1.1. ePortfolio (private/public)
4.1.2. Personal Journal
4.1.3. Collaboration/Communication
4.1.4. Reflective practice space
5. Reader
5.1. Blog aggregator
5.1.1. pull in as many websites into one inbox
5.2. Sharable
5.3. Update-to-date knowledge base (keep yourself updated with the latest happening)
6. Calender
6.1. SMS reminder
6.1.1. time management
6.1.2. ubiquitous
6.2. Email reminder
6.3. Pop-up reminder
7. Maps
7.1. Find any place on the planet
7.2. GPS enabled on Cell fones
8. Scholar
8.1. Scholar Articles only
9. Translate
9.1. English to 72 other languages and versa visa
9.1.1. Language learning
10. Gmail
10.1. Tools
10.1.1. Video Chat
10.1.1.1. one-on-one support/encouragement
10.1.2. Chat
10.1.3. Buzz
10.1.3.1. keep a track of what others are 'up to'
10.1.3.2. Back Channel
10.1.3.3. Create, Communicate and Collaborate
10.1.4. Email
10.1.4.1. emails are not emails anymore they are 'conservations' the way it should have been from the start
11. YouTube
11.1. Video sharing
11.1.1. Video blogging
11.1.2. Space to showcase your talent
11.1.2.1. Support/encouragement (not forgetting the ugly)
11.1.3. Collaborate/communicate