Unit technologies

We will be using the following technologies throughout this unit. We invite you to join these groups so you can learn how to use these tools to communicate, collaborate and share content with your peers.

Real-time communication

(Social learner)

Skype explained visually [2:17min video]

How to join the unit Skype chat group

Download Skype
1. Add to contacts: jennip98
2. Include the unit code in your message so I know which group to add you to
3. Click OK to send request

Note: When I receive your request I will add you to the Skype group and post a welcome message :)

Collaboration

(Social learner - peer review)

Introducing a new Google Docs [1:48min video]

How to access the unit Google Docs folder

Click on this link
- You should see the "2012 recommended readings" file in this folder

Note: We recommend you create a Google Account. This will give you access to the whole suite of Google applications.

Social Bookmarking

(Researcher - content sharing)

Diigo v5.0 Collect, highlight & remember [3:37min video]

How to join the unit Diigo group

1. Click on this link, then click on "Join this group"
2. Create a Diigo account
3. Add the Diigolet (or toolbar) to your browser
4. Add your researcher resources to the group

Note: This is a moderated group. You will not be able to "add bookmarks" to the group until I approve your membership request.

- Skype User Guides

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