CPD23 Thing 13

Google Docs, Wikis and Dropbox

I haven't used Google docs so I read up that it allows multiple people to edit the same document, presentation etc. without creating multiple copies. I looked at the templates and I thought that the 'personal monthly budget template' could be a useful tool for my finances.

Dropbox will allow access of documents from multiple computers. I went through the process to load Dropbox onto my home computer but I decided that I would wait and load it onto a work computer when I returned to work.

The only Wiki I was aware of before CPD23 was of course Wikipedia the online encyclopedia. I have to admit I do not encourage its use by students if it has to be referenced. I can see that blogging on shared Wikis could be extremely useful. These file-sharing resources could have a place in my workplace if we have future projects to work on jointly. I must say, however, that when it comes to file sharing I am a little old fashioned and like a memory stick for my own personal use but of course always backed up.