Web Publication Workshop

Web Integration Workshop : 

Web Integration Workshop 8th Grade Project The Walker School Brian Surkan

Web 2.0 Publication Options : 

Web 2.0 Publication Options Weblogs (blogs) Wikis Web Site Video Sharing File Sharing Photo Sharing Podcasting Shared Calendar Social Networking Shared Bookmarks Analytics / Metering Syndication / Subscription

Weblogs (Blogs) : 

Weblogs (Blogs) Usually updated and maintained by very few users Electronic Journaling (reverse-chronological order) May contain embedded multimedia syndication – subscribe to dynamic summaries Linkbacks – automatic citation notifications Comments may be allowed on posts Links, archives, and search functions often supported Often lacks file storage space Examples: walker8gp / surkanstance / mises.org blog Free hosts: Blogger / WordPress / Edublogs / blog.com

Wikis : 

Wikis Many users, even millions, may contribute Registered users can overwrite the changes of others Version histories usually kept of changes Shared Web pages with distributed contribution Flexible structure and layout Often files may be uploaded and stored on the wiki Examples: Wikipedia / Our Lost Children Free hosts: Wikispaces / pbworks

Internet File Sharing : 

Internet File Sharing Files can be very server space intensive Syndication of individual files often supported Word/Excel/PowerPoint: docs.google.com / Skydrive Slides: sliderocket.com / slideshare.net / authorstream Podcasts: podbean / mypodcast.com Video: Vimeo / YouTube / Yahoo Video Photos: Flikr / Webshots / Snapfish / Shutterfly Online file creation and editing sometimes supported Entire Workspaces can be shared Workspaces: http://workspace.officelive.com/

File Format Selection : 

File Format Selection Make it simple and intuitive to see/use your files Minimize new windows and download warnings Embed wherever appropriate Protect yourself from inappropriate borrowing Restricted PDFs for view only documents Avoid editable files when possible Set file security privileges appropriately Save editable files in universal formats E.g., use Office 2003 rather than Office 2007 formats

Shared Calendars : 

Shared Calendars Calendars may be shared globally or to named users All details OR only availability can be shared Separate view and editing privileges Versatile viewing Many languages Multiple layouts: day / week / month / 4 days / agenda Synchronize w/ offline calendars like Outlook / iPhone Multiple calendars may be overlayed E.g., MS Students / MS Faculty / 8GPA / 8GPC / Personal E-mail / Text message reminders may be scheduled

Social Networking : 

Social Networking Multi-media document / idea / status sharing Topic-related associations / groups / fan clubs Business contacts: linkedin / plaxo Personal contacts: Facebook – likely most popular MySpace – Similar to Facebook Live Spaces – Less intense sharing site by Microsoft Ning.com – More secure, less public alternative Useful for keeping in touch with friends / contacts

General Web Site : 

General Web Site More control of content placement than blogs / wikis Can have a variety of components – including blogs Home/Main page Introduces purpose of site (e.g., Abstract) Sets the tone of the site / look and feel Usually fits within a 800 x 600 browser window Links to subsections of site Clear navigation to most common user areas Minimal “clicks” to perform common tasks Main sections usually presented as tabs on top or left Free providers: webs.com / weebly.com / yola.com

Social Bookmarking : 

Social Bookmarking Submit your bookmarks / favorites All users of the social bookmarking site add tags Tags associated with the various links Often in the form of a tag cloud with varying font sizes Enables navigation by tag/topic rather than by URL Uses proximity and contrast to indicate relationships Free options: delicious

Web Analytics / Metering : 

Web Analytics / Metering Monitor site usage over time Determine how people find your site Search engines Prior Web site URLs Track where users go after visiting your site Make purchases? View related material? Much more sophisticated than visitor counters Free analytics: Google Analytics / SiteMeter / Yahoo

Web Syndication / Subscription : 

Web Syndication / Subscription Web sites embed content from other sites E.g., movies, documents, headlines, images, ads Often via RSS/ATOM feeds using this symbol: Also via simple cross-referenced HTML / embedded code Syndicating sites provide their content in XML feeds Subscribing sites format the feeds to their taste Can be added to web site using an HTML feed reader Feedburner services: feedsweep.com / feedburner.com