Cloud+Conversations

= Cloud Conversations = Taking your discussions beyond the walls of the classroom...


 * stimulate immediate interest
 * provoke genuine interaction
 * build learner confidence
 * provide a way for students to have a voice AND to be heard

Check out Cybrary Man's resources for How to Take Part in or Moderate a Chat on Twitter (This would apply to all twitter-like web apps!)
Below is a list of collaborative web apps available for cloud conversations. This and more tools are available at Cool Tools For Schools wiki. [|TypeWithMe] || || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. An alternative to etherpad. ||  || [|iEtherpad] ||  || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. Able to create an account to keep track of your pads. An alternative to etherpad. || [|tutorial] || [|Titanpad] || || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. Able to create an account to keep track of your pads. An alternative to etherpad. || ideas for use || [|MeetingWords] || || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. An alternative to etherpad. ||  || [|PiratenPad] ||  || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. An alternative to etherpad. ||  || Sync.in ||  || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. Able to download a desktop launcher. An alternative to etherpad. ||  || [|Textflow] ||  || Parallel word processer. ||  || [|Lucidchart] ||  || Creating crisp, attractive flow charts for the web or print has never been so fast and easy. Everyone works on a document at the same time. Collaborators get your changes immediately when you save. Share your flow charts as a web page, PDF, or image. Publish an always-updated image of your work. Access anywhere. ||  || to increase the transparency and rigor of political debate around the world. ||
 * [|PiratePad] || [[image:cooltoolsforschools/pirate.png width="210" height="40" caption="pirate.png"]] || A web based word processor that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real time. Each editor is in a different colour. An alternative to etherpad. ||  ||
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 * ** SpringNote ** || [[image:cooltoolsforschools/springnote.png width="211" height="49" caption="springnote.png"]] || An online notebook. Create pages, work on them with friends, and to share files. A great tool for group projects as it allows group members to easily collaborate. Advanced search, numerous templates, and 2GB of free file storage. Access it from anywhere anytime. ||  ||
 * ** WebNote ** || [[image:cooltoolsforschools/Picture_184.png caption="Picture_184.png"]] || A tool for taking notes on your computer. Create a workspace and create notes in the workspace. Share your notes with others. ||  ||
 * ** SimpleNote ** || [image:cooltoolsforschools/Screen_shot_2011-04-19_at_10.35.01_PM.png caption="Screen_shot_2011-04-19_at_10.35.01_PM.png" || Keep notes on the web, your mobile device and your computer. Find notes quickly with instant searching and simple tags. Share or publish. ||  ||
 * ** WriteWith ** || [[image:cooltoolsforschools/writewith.png width="202" height="40" caption="writewith.png"]] || We make writing online work for groups. In just a few seconds, get your own account where you can upload documents, share with other people, chat, assign tasks, and track everybody's actions with a comprehensive history. ||  ||
 * ** MixedInk ** || [[image:cooltoolsforschools/mixedink.com:main.php.png width="143" height="122" caption="mixedink.com:main.php.png"]] || Find a topic you care about and jump in,or create a new one and invite others to join. Contribute your ideas, mix & match others' ideas, or simply rate as you read. Create a single text that's more powerful because of the many contributors behind it || [|tutorial] ||
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 * ** DebateGraph ** || [[image:cooltoolsforschools/debategraph.png caption="debategraph.png"]] || A debate visualization tool to help groups think through complex topics by building and sharing dynamic, collaboratively-editable and ratable maps of subjects from multiple perspectives.