2. INDUSTRY LEADERS
• Live Editing – Google Inc, Writely Team, Ted Juch
• Video Conferencing – Skype, Microsoft Live, Cisco
• Instant Communication – WhatsApp, Line, Viber
• File Sharing – Apple iCloud, Dropbox, Amazon Cloud Drive
• Social Networking – Facebook, Twitter, Linked In
3. Expectations:
• Google Docs:
Easy Access for all members.
• Skype:
Minimize face time done in person.
• Dropbox:
Can upload files that are contributed to the
overall project and allow other group
members to easily access it and download it.
• Facebook:
Mobile notification; we'll be able to recieve
messages via our mobile device from
anywhere. Maximum size for Facebook upload
is 100MB.
• WhatsApp:
Will provide a free, quick, and easy-to-use
alternative to SMS text messaging.
Concerns:
• Google Docs:
Hard to convert if work is begun with different
source.
• Skype:
Group conferencing is not free, forces 1 on 1
chat.
• Dropbox:
Automatically saves files when they are edited
or updated. So if member makes a change to
a file in a shared folder that other members do
not want or do not like, the change is
automatically saved.
• Facebook:
Sometimes mobile notification are delayed and
at times you will not even get a notification until
you open the Facebook App
• WhatsApp:
Provides a free, quick, and easy-to-use
alternative to SMS text messaging.
4. Pros:
1. Accessibility. Reliable access to your data
24/7 wherever there is an internet
connection.
2. Multiple Users. In the Docs, Sheets and Slides
editors multiple people can work on the same
document at the same time.
3. Easy to Learn. If you have any experience
with a word processor or programs such as
Word, Excel, etc, you will pick up on how to use
the different options within Google Docs.
Cons:
1. Weak Presentation Program. It is not the
strongest presentation program. If you are
planning on creating a dynamic
presentation, I would look elsewhere as
Google Docs will not meet your needs.
2. Internet Access Required. No internet
access, no Google Docs. It is worth mentioning
that documents you are working on will no longer
be available when you cannot get online.
3. File Formats. If you want to upload existing
documents and then edit them, you’ll need to
have Google convert them upon upload. This
may remove custom layout, font, and formatting
from the document.
GOOGLE DOCS
5. Pros:
1. Accessibility. Free to download on any kind
of IOS your computer supports.
2. Multiple Uses. Can file share, instant
message, video chat, voice chat, and also hide
your availability.
3. Easy to Learn. Many tutorials are available
both on the Skype’s homepage and YouTube
videos.
Cons:
1. Expensive. It is free for 1 on 1 video
conferencing but in order to add additional
users it costs $8.99/month.
2. Internet Access Required. No internet
access, no Skype. Must have a 3G, Wifi or
hardwired connection in order to operate skype.
3. PC Requirements. Although it is available on
every platform for free and on every IOS there are
still PC requirements. If your laptop or PC does not
have a webcam or a microphone incorporated
then the extra expense presents itself.
SKYPE
6. Pros:
• Friendly .You can send an e-mail with a link of
a file in your Dropbox to other people who
can then download that file through the link.
This way other people can have access to a
file without having to have an account
themselves in order to access it.
• Sharing. You can set up a folder with files in
your Dropbox and give people who do not
have Dropbox access to it by inviting them to
access the folder, which means you can have
a shared folder that anyone can access
regardless of whether or not they have
Dropbox.
• Accessibility. You can install Dropbox on
multiple devices such as laptops, smart
phones, and tablets and files are available on
all devices.
Cons:
• Unprotected. There is no built in password
facility or file encryption for files that are
uploaded. So if anyone gains access into
Dropbox files they are not supposed to
have, there is nothing to keep them from
downloading and opening those files.
• Security Issue. Because files are stored in the
cloud, there is the possibility of Dropbox
employees or hackers getting unauthorized
access to files stored in someone’s Dropbox.
• Plagiarism. The people you share your Dropbox
files with are able to download and save those
files, so you no longer have control over who
those people share the files with or send the
files to.
DROP BOX
7. Pros:
• Popularity. There’s over 600 millions of people
out there that uses Facebook to keep in
contact with friends and families. You can find
long lost family that you never seen since you
were a baby. Facebook is also a place where
you can share your thoughts and ideas.
• Multiple Communication Channels. Facebook
offers direct messages, wall posts, and
comments; it allow users to pick the best
method to have their message deliver. You
can view and comment on your friends’
uploaded pictures and videos.
• Convenience. You can easily create an event
on Facebook with a group of friends, a
message can be sent to all of the party at the
same time along with their response: All
responses will be posted on the event
page, only people who “join” the event will
receive notification of new messages
whenever they log into their Facebook
Cons:
• Privacy. Hackers can have access to- and
misuse- personal information. Pictures that you
upload can be downloaded and misuse by
others.
• Underage user. Kids can be
mean, cyberbullying can be a real problem.
There are even some documented cases of
kids who committed suicide after being bullied
on social networks. Kids can post regrettable
information or photos that will be discovered by
college admissions or potential employers in the
future.
• Time Consuming. besides all the social features
there are games on Facebook that can be very
addictive. There are hundreds of mobile games
that allows Facebook to connect and send
request to friends to play the same game. The
most addictive game currently is Candy Crush.
FACEBOOK
8. Pros:
• Easy. WhatsApp can send messages without
having to pay SMS text-messaging fees.
• Accessible. It is a cross-platform app. Users
can use this app on any platform to instantly
communicate across any of these platforms.
• Innovative. WhatsApp now contains voice
messaging.
Cons:
• Dependency. This app is dependent on Internet
connection. Users have limited access.
• Limited. There are no Voice Calling capabilities.
• Costly. WhatsApp isn’t completely free. After
the first free year, every year following will cost
$0.99 a year.
WHATSAPP
