Self management is what people really mean when they say time management. How we spend our time is really all about the decisions we make – to hit or not to hit the snooze button for example. While sticky notes remain a popular option to set reminders for ourselves (they are all over my desk), there are a few popular web 2.0 tools that can help with self management. I just wanted to highlight a few of the ones I have come across that seem very useful. You can watch a video that explains each program and decide for yourself which one (if any) you think you would like to use. Some students have found these helpful in managing their busy schedules and so have I. Read more →
Monthly archive: September, 2011
Transported Presence
Transported presence is the idea that we can be present someplace without having to go there physically. We now have the ability to bring people together from remote locations into digital spaces (e.g. virtual room, virtual desktop, video chat/IM). The implication is that we can eliminate, or at least greatly reduce, the distance between us. We’ve already been doing this since the invention of the telephone, but with advances in technology, communicating at a distance doesn’t need to feel so… distant.
Desktop Sharing in Distance Advising
Desktop sharing is an easy way to collaborate online because you can meet with people from around the world at one convenient location in real time – your desktop! Chances are if you work or go to school, you use a computer quite frequently. Online students usually do both, so it is important to open lines of communication with them in a convenient, time-effective way. Distance advisors can use desktop sharing to conduct group advising sessions, deliver presentations, or even provide remote assistance if necessary.
Zoho – Free Chat, CRM, and then some
Zoho is a company that offers a slew of web-based applications designed to help people collaborate, communicate, and create. Some of the collaboration and communication tools Zoho offers include chat, document sharing, desktop sharing, and wiki applications all under one roof – they even have email service. On the creating front, Zoho offers Read more →
