OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
AO2 – Investigate ICT Tools to Support Collaborative Working
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Individual Task
• You will be working individually to complete the work for this Assessment Objective (although you will need your groups assistant to collect examples).
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Communication Methods
• There are many different methods for working collaboratively:– Forums– Intranet/Extranet– Instant Messaging (IM)– Voice Over IP (VoIP)–Web Conferencing– Online Whiteboard
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Forums
• Online discussion site.
• Usually somebody starts the discussion with a topic and others respond in a series of threads.
• (You can start a forum on the Sixth Form ICT Social Networking site.)
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Intranet/Extranet
• Intranet is a “private” version of the Internet.
• A private computer network set up to securely share part of an organisation’s information with it’s employees.
• Extranet means you can login externally (like SharePoint).
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Instant Messaging (IM)
• Communication between two or more people using typed text.
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Voice over IP (VoIP)
• Voice communication over a network (usually the Internet).
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Web Conferencing
• Used to conduct live meetings over the Internet.
• Flashmeeting is a free website that offers web conferencing.
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Online Whiteboard
• A whiteboard that others can view and contribute to in realtime.
• ScribLink is a good online whiteboard.
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Methods of Sharing Information
• Collaborative Editing• Sharing Calendars• Wikis• Blogs• Content Management Systems
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Collaborative Editing
• Software that allows several people to edit a file using different computers.
• Google Docs is a good example of this.
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Sharing Calendars
• Good way of ensuring everyone is aware of:– Important deadlines–Meetings
• This feature is built into Outlook.
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Wikis
• Collection of web pages that can be modified by anyone.
• Video
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Blogs
• An online diary to share thoughts and ideas.
• Other people can comment on your blog entries.
• (You can create a blog on the Sixth Form ICT Social Networking site.)
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
Content Management Systems
• Usually a web-based system for managing media.
• SharePoint is an example of a Content Management System (it is also used by businesses).
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
AO2 Portfolio Evidence – Part 1
Describe in detail each of the following methods of communication:ForumsIntranet/ExtranetInstant Messaging (IM)Voice Over IP (VoIP)Web ConferencingOnline Whiteboard
Give examples of using some of these methods to share ideas with your group.
OCR Nationals Level 3 - ICT
Unit 2: Collaborative Working
AO2 Portfolio Evidence – Part 2
Explain the following methods that can be used to share information effectively.Collaborative EditingSharing CalendarsWikisBlogsContent Management Systems
Give examples of using some of these methods to share information with your group.
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