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Web Resources. Grant Marcuccio. Podcasts. What they are A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. Why they’re useful Media files are update and replace themselves automatically.
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Web Resources Grant Marcuccio
Podcasts • What they are • A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. • Why they’re useful • Media files are update and replace themselves automatically. • New and relevant information is easy to obtain. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcast
Shared Calendars • What they are • Online calendars that can be accessed and shared by multiple people. • Why they’re useful • Promotes organization. • Easy to collaborate with colleagues. • Everyone is on the same track.
Blogs • What they are • Personal web pages that anyone can obtain to post any information they choose. Traditionally, a journal like entry. • Why they’re useful • Free information can be found here. • Healthy way to vent and relieve stress.
Studystack • What it is • A public website whose purpose is to help students study by providing an online flash card service. • Why it’s useful • Hard copy notes are outdated. • Easy to go from word document to studystack.
Skype • What it is • Skype is a downloadable program that provides a video call service for free. • Why it’s useful • Skype is both used to conduct business and also gives people an opportunity to reconnect with distant friends.
Priceline • What it is • It gives leisure travelers the access to the best travel deals and discounts around. • Why it’s useful • Users save can money on discount airline tickets, cheap hotel rooms, car rentals, vacation packages and cruises.
Zillow • What it is • Your edge in real estate! • Search for homes for sale, homes for rent, see home values, view recently sold homes, and check mortgage rates. • Why it’s useful • Frequently updates information. • Provides access to great deals.
Twitter • What it is • It’s a social networking and microblogging service. • Why it’s useful • It’s used for direct communication among social groups and organizations.