SHG11 - LESSON 4

The nature and purposes of online platforms and applications 

  1. Presentation/ Visualization 

Presentation and visualization tools online provide ways to create a visual aid to a presentation. These tools are usually cross-platform (accessible and usable in many device) and allow collaboration with peers 

Prezi-features

  • Visual storytelling 

  • Coversational presenting 

  • Enormous library of templates 

  • Cross-platform 

  • Collaboration 

ZonoSnow Featues 

  • Cross-platform 

  • Collaboration 

  • Broadcast presentation 

Slideshare features 

  • Large user base 

  • Large collection of informative slides 

Mindmeister Features 

  • Cross-platform 

  • Collaboration 

  • Mind Mapping tool that can be used as a presentation 

  1. Cloud Computingeb 

Cloud computing tools provide ways for people to store and share content online as these tools feature online file storage in any format. Cloud computing tools also allow which is useful when the number of files start to increase. 

Google drive features 

  • Store any file format 

  • Intregrated apps allow editing 

  • Simultaneous editing 

Evernote features 

  • Tasks and notes 

  • Easy search 

Dropbox Features 

  • Store any file format 

  • Microsoft office integration 

  1. Social media 

Social media exists to connect people all over the world. It allows people to have a personal profile where safe and shareable information about them are stored. Most social media sites also feature instant messaging, for both individuals and groups. These sites also allow people to share all sorts of information 

Twitter 

  • Short updates 

  • Live tweets 

Facebook 

  • Personal profile 

  • Newsfeed 

  • Groups 

  • Events 

Tumblr 

  • Microblog 

  • Reblog with all the people’s reaction 

  1. Web Page Creation 

Web page creation tools provide ways to create a personalized, publishable websites depending on the needs of the user. Most of these tools are very easy to use as they have templates categorized according to themes and serve different kinds of functions. 

Wix 

  • Website templates for specific purposed 

  • Drag and drop 

  • Integrated apps 

  • Business features 

Weeply  

  • website templates for specific purposes 

  • Drag and drop 

  • Mobile editing 

  • Business features 

  1. File Management 

File management tools online are used to convert files to different formats and adress compatibility issues. Some tools are as simple as .doc to .pdf converter while some offer a large variety of file formats that may no longer be familiar to common users 

Zamzar 

  • Multiple file formats to choose from 

Word2pdf 

  • Word document to pdf converter 

  1. Online Mapping 

Online mapping tools allows user to view a map of the world or just his or her own neighborhood. Some maps have advanced features, such as real-time navigation and routing, nearby establishments, and even links to booking for restaurants or lodging. 

Google Maps 

  • Earth mode 

  • Real-time navigation and re-routing 

  • Nearby places 

  • Directions 

Waze 

  • Real time traffic and navigation 

  • Community driven real time alerts (traffic report, police reports) 

Basic web design principles and elements 

  • Purpose – each page of the website needs to have a purpose 

  • Content – Must be of high quality and credible 

  • Communication – should be easy to read and digest 

  • F Pattern – consider the viewer’s visual flow 

  • Navigation – observe the three click rule 

  • Typefaces – streamline the design of your web page 

  • Colors – Help enhance user experience 

  • Images- connect and communicate aside from text 

  • Grid Based Layouts – arrange websites into sections 

  • Load Time – Should not take long to load 

  • Mobile friendly – websites must be accessible to diff. Devices 

Other elements of website  

  • About us – this tells the user about the owner of the website and what they do 

  • Contact information – keep the contact information static and available in all pages in the same location so that it is visible 

  • Call-to-action - Call-to-action is the part that users are encouraged to take an action after getting information from your website 

  • Search feature – the search features should be easy to use and big enough to type words in sentation 

  • Information Footer – Footer is at the bottom of the page. It is a place where you can put information that wont interfere with the design of your website 

  • Buttons – Buttons should be of the same shape, design, and color these