logging in or signing up Onlinedesktop_233 NARR irisdagmar Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 17 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: March 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description 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. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript 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 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Onlinedesktop_233 NARR irisdagmar Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 17 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: March 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description 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. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript 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