Etherpad

              Etherpad is an awesome tool to have real-time, streaming online collaboration with very easy set-up. There is not a labor-intensive log-in or sign-up process. You simply need to download Etherpad to get started. With Etherpad, you are able to create documents that other people can view and collaborate with you on when you share it or send them the URL. You can start documents from scratch or upload pre-existing documents from your computer. Once others have received the etherpad, they can begin making changes and Etherpad color codes their changes so that you know exactly which individuals have contributed and what they have contributed to the online collaboration. Even more awesome, you can view the changes over time through the 'time slider' feature to see how your ideas have grown and changed. Once finished with the document, the user is able to download the document to one of several basic files (word document, html, etc.).
              Etherpad has many classroom applications. It can serve as a brainstorming venue for a class or group on a particular topic. It can serve as a backchannel during a socratic seminar or other activity that allows for outside student input. Etherpad could also be used as formative assessments as students can utilize multiple etherpads to show level of assessment of multiple topics. Etherpad would be a great tool for students to work on projects or research papers together and display that each member of the group played a vital role. Beyond students, Etherpad is a great tool to use at PD's for teachers to collaborate, brainstorm, or use as formative assessment.

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