Thing 6

Writeboard

I chose this website from the Collaborative Writing and Word Processing category. It received 2nd place in the Web 2.0 awards. The Writeboard is such a nifty tool, especially for people who are interested in collaborating on ideas or projects. So in my eyes, I see it as a resource for both my students and myself. As I explored the site, I found that every time you save a section of your writing, it keeps a log of it. You are then able to compare earlier versions of you work with new versions. Also, this feature would allow your collaborators to see how you have progressed. You can also click on two versions of the project and select the compare button. This will show you the changes between the two. There is an option available to become a subscriber to the Writeboard. In doing this, you will be notified any time a change is made.
Students could you this site for group projects, essays, etc.. It's very easy and user friendly, which I love. You can invite users by simply entering their e-mail and a password and link will be sent directly to them. Teachers could use this as well. I think it would be great for a few teachers to work together on a unit plan. Students and teachers from all the classes could collaborate right through this website. What a great find!