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A presentation on online desktop applications: iGoogle, Pageflakes, and Netvibes. The presentation was prepared by Ashley Bainbridge, deborah Divis, and Iris Eichenlaub for LIBR 233 at San Jose State University, Spring 2010.

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Online Desktops : 

Online Desktops Ashley Bainbridge, Deborah Divis, Iris Eichenlaub LIBR 233 Prof. Harlan Spring 2010 San Jose State University

What’s an Online Desktop? : 

What’s an Online Desktop? If they build it, they will use it! A way to manage and deliver content from the web to your computer. Users select what type of content to include: websites, feeds, social networks, etc. Online desktops can be public (shared) or for personal use.

iGoogle(http://www.google.com/ig) : 

iGoogle(http://www.google.com/ig)

iGoogle Design : 

iGoogle Design Easy Free Drag & Drop Customizable Clean “look” Well organized Templates Graphics/Themes Multiple browsers

iGoogle Security : 

iGoogle Security User-controlled Password protected Some personal information required Security settings by iGoogle Security/Privacy Policies http://www.google.com/help/privacy_fusionph.html

iGoogle Support, Budget, Hardware : 

iGoogle Support, Budget, Hardware Online help options Searchable help topics FREE No ads Hosted online Computer/Device with internet access

iGoogle Curriculum : 

iGoogle Curriculum All grade levels Copyright Translation Portal service

iGoogle in a nutshell : 

iGoogle in a nutshell Free! Customizable Click and drag format Benefits for students and teachers Some personal information required Google account required www.google.com/ig

Pageflakes(http://www.pageflakes.com/) : 

Pageflakes(http://www.pageflakes.com/)

Pageflakes Design : 

Pageflakes Design

Pageflakes Design : 

Pageflakes Design Google Search Bar Placement Prominence of Pageflakes logo “Houston, we have a problem.” ~James Lovell

Pageflakes Security : 

Pageflakes Security User-controlled content, except ads Login and password required Minimal personal information at sign-up User controls visibility Users must be 13+ Privacy and Terms of Service links

Pageflakes Support, Budget, Hardware : 

Pageflakes Support, Budget, Hardware Video tutorials Forum posts FAQs Phone, fax support Teacher edition available Free…with ads No ad-free, pro version

Pageflakes in a nutshell : 

Pageflakes in a nutshell Strong aesthetics and versatility Good user information control User community for help issues Free Minimal technical concerns 8th grade plus Advertisements Not ADA compliant Issues with logo and reorganizing full pages

NetVibes(http://www.netvibes.com/) : 

NetVibes(http://www.netvibes.com/)

A Tool for Schools: Teachers : 

A Tool for Schools: Teachers

A Tool for Schools: Students : 

A Tool for Schools: Students

How does NetVibes measure up? : 

How does NetVibes measure up? Design: Easy, appealing, well-organized, browser-friendly, customizable, code/templates. Security: Password protected, public/private, minimal personal information, user-generated subscriptions. Support: Not much. But you may not need it! Budget: FREE, no ads!

How does NetVibes measure up? : 

How does NetVibes measure up? Network/Hardware: Hosted online, blocked content can be filtered though page will still be accessible, requires a computer with internet access. Curriculum: Middle/high school, content aggregator, translation possible. Edu-Potential: Lots of applications for managing course and additional content, and a place to gather research.

NetVibes in a nutshell : 

NetVibes in a nutshell Free! Customizable format Click and drag layout Filters remove the bad and keep the good Digital Pathfinder User-centric, User-constructed, User-controlled (You, You, You!) http://www.netvibes.com/eichenlaub#Home

Get started with Online Desktops : 

Get started with Online Desktops Manage content easily Create a page of resources for teachers and administrators Try each one: see which one seems easiest for you and your students Have fun playing! http://www.netvibes.com/eichenlaub#Home http://www.pageflakes.com/AtonementResources http://www.google.com/ig