I spent some time trying out several of the programs. I've already been using LibraryThing and have used it to set up a preview of the new library books at school so I spent more time on the other applications.
Zoho looked interesting because I have several projects were students work in groups on PowerPoints. I think both Google prentation and Zoho could be use with the students. Projects could be worked on from multiple locations with teams or partnerships. Both programs are easy to use and have enough features to be useful. I like the way Zoho could be used for remote presentations but I don't have a specific use for that feature at this time.
Trailfire was a new application for me and I was impressed, I can see using Trailfire to set up webquest type activites for students and for having students create a webtrail with notes highlighting what they have learned. Other students could follow trails created by their classmates to review and study from. I'm trying to think of some topics and activities that will lend themselves to the trailfire app, I plan to share this with some teachers as soon as I find out if it is blocked at school.
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Thankd for the link to your Library Thing page. I have been using both LT and Shelfari to keep track of books I have read and looking at those which have been suggested to me.
It's great that you have your own library blog. Have you asked your students if they have been using the blog as a good source of information?
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