Introduction

Collaborative Software is a term for computer applications that were designed to facilitate open communication between dispersed teams. The software typically includes real-time communication features, document archiving and sharing, and various levels of project management tools. This module was created in four standalone lessons. The information is presented to be understandable by learners who are novice or more familiar with the topic.

Podcast

DETERMINING IF COLLABORATIVE SOFTWARE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR TEAM PROJECT

This lesson was created to help determine if a team project may be able to benefit from using the software. The learner should expect to review a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages to using the software.

PowerPoint

COLLABORATIVE SOFTWARE ETIQUETTE

This lesson was created so that best practices while using the software could be examined. It also mentions the typical features that can be expected when utilizing collaborative software. The learner should expect information directed towards future meeting presenters and participants.

ScreenCapture

HOSTING a WEB MEETING: USING WEBEX

The lesson was created to show the various features of the WebEx collaborative software. Each of the features will be shown and explained in their functionality. The learner should be able to confidently identify the software’s features.

Video

WEB MEETING 101

This video lesson was designed as a demonstration. Its intent was to show how easy it is to participate in a web meeting either as the host or a participant. The learner should be able to reproduce the role of web meeting presenter.