Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Company that developed: 37Signals
Description: This online application lets you make an online whiteboard ( haha funny.) of some sorts which you can share to others by giving them the room name and password. They may also revise this on any browser.
Website: http://writeboard.com/
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS:
fig. 1 Welcome / Login Page
fig. 2 Main Page
fig. 3 Saved Writeboard.
How students can make the most out of it: Students can make the most out of this app by using it as an online sticky-note boards / whiteboard where they can post reminders for homework and other stuff.
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: Offers a share-able online whiteboard / sticky-note board.
Efficient: It's straight to the point and easy to make.
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible using any mobile device, smartphone, computer just make sure of your internet connection/wi-fi or 3G Coverage.
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 3.5/4 in terms of productivity. We gave it a three point five out of four because it has most of the criteria that makes a program productive but it lacks the lively design to attract users and mostly people will probably switch to an private imageboard instead.
This App Is Legit Fresh
Company that developed: Microsoft
Description: This online application, much like the well known online app Dropbox, lets you store files; photos; and documents online. It's also integrated into Windows Live which is why you can use most of the other applications in one window, for example: Windows Live Messenger as you can see on the video.
Website: https://skydrive.live.com/
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS:
fig. 1 Welcome / Login Page
fig. 2 Main Page
How students can make the most out of it: Students can make the most out of this app by using it as an online storage of sorts so you can never forget an important document or file ever again. No more "OH #$@!" moments for you when you leave something at your home computer.
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: Offers a private online storage
Efficient: Allows for a more fluid file access between computers and systems
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible using any mobile device, smartphone, computer just make sure of your internet connection/wi-fi or 3G Coverage.
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 4/4 in terms of productivity. We gave it a four out of four because it has all the criteria of a program that increases in productivity and it is integrated into one of the most popular online services: Windows Live.
This App Be Dope Fresh
Company that developed: Atomico Ventures and Mangrove
Description: This online application lets you make an online cloud dashboard/desktop that you can customize and install apps unto and it usable on most devices on Windows, Mac OSX, Android, and much more.
Website: http://www.jolicloud.com/
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS:
fig. 3 Dashboard
How students can make the most out of it: Students can make the most out of this app by using it as a quick cloud desktop for their frequently used/visited apps or websites which is easily accessible.
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: Makes an easily accessible cloud desktop.
Efficient: Creates a cloud desktop with all apps previously used in one screen
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible using any mobile device, smartphone, computer just make sure of your internet connection/wi-fi or 3G Coverage.
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 2.5/4 in terms of productivity. We gave it a two point five out of four because it has some of the criteria that increases productivity but it has distracting features like games and tumblr which might use up time.
This App Just Be Scrilla Fresh
Lucid Chart
Lucid Chart
Description: This online application will allow you make diagrams of: the flow of meetings; networks; developing programs; makeshift maps; scoping out goals; your day and so much more! In lighting fast, smooth in real time collaboration! You can use it on any browser and on almost any device.
Website: http://www.lucidchart.com/
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS:
fig. 1 Welcome Page
fig. 2 Start of a new diagaram
fig. 3 Sample diagram
How students can make the most out of it: Students can make the most out of this app by using it in a thesis defense, a lecture presentation, group meeting or by just planning their day.
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: Produces diagrams really fast and has vast customization
Efficient: Does not require much bandwidth and does the job straight up and allows
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible using any mobile device, smartphone, computer just make sure of your internet connection/wi-fi
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 4/4 in terms of productivity. We gave it a four because it has all the criteria for a program that increases productivity and can be used almost anywhere.
This App Be Dope Fresh
Monday, June 20, 2011
Simplenote
Simplenote
Company that developed: Simperium
Description: This application is a site wherein you can keep your notes and your to do list. This application can also export your notes and import you notes from one device to another.
Website: http://simplenoteapp.com/
DEMO VIDEO:
fig.2 Simplenote in Computer Devices
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: This application can transfer your notes asap and securely for students
Efficient: The resources you need to access this is simply internet and a computer or anything that can access the web.
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible using any mobile device and computer just make sure of your internet connection/wi-fi
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 3/4 in terms of productivity. We rated it a three because it may have some difficulty in exporting your notes from one device to another because of internet connection but its the fastest way to jot down notes.
This app is FRESH!!!
Company that developed: Simperium
Description: This application is a site wherein you can keep your notes and your to do list. This application can also export your notes and import you notes from one device to another.
Website: http://simplenoteapp.com/
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS:
fig. 1 Simplenote in Mobile Devices
fig.2 Simplenote in Computer DevicesHow students can make the most out of it:
As of now technology is getting more portable than before that's why this application is useful when it comes to students like us because this is the easy way to jot down notes inside the classroom and export them in their computer devices to review it when finals or quizzes are near. This application can be anywhere and anytime.
Effective: This application can transfer your notes asap and securely for students
Efficient: The resources you need to access this is simply internet and a computer or anything that can access the web.
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible using any mobile device and computer just make sure of your internet connection/wi-fi
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 3/4 in terms of productivity. We rated it a three because it may have some difficulty in exporting your notes from one device to another because of internet connection but its the fastest way to jot down notes.
This app is FRESH!!!
Aviary
Aviary
Company that developed: Aviary
Description: Aviary is an online application contaning more online applications. At the start you'll be seeing a photo editor. You look more into the site and you'll see picture editors, design editors and music editors. You may spend a lot of your time in this site since you'd be able to do a lot of stuff.
Website: www.aviary.com
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS
How students can make the most out of it:
Students can get the best from this online application by getting in touch with their creative side. Student's who have presentations with photos or music can be assisted by this application. The students which can probably benefit the most are MMA students. They can benefit most since this is the kind of work they do. They are more on the creative side and Aviary may just be your one step closer to your creative side.
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: It can be effective in a way that you can easily get the edited pic you want in a snap due to the easy access buttons. It can be less effective if you have a hard time using the music creator.
Efficient: Aviary is free. On the resource part, to use this you'll be needing a device with java and a good internet connection.
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible with several browsers like firefox, chrome and others however this app is not easily accessed by mobile/smart phones. An application like this needs flash and most of our phones don't have flash on them.
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 2.5/4 in terms of productivity. We rated it a 2.5 due to the difficulty in mobility. In the word today, there's a lot of moving and of course you'd like to move with your online application. This application lacks depth and flexibility.
This app Just Be Scrilla Fresh
Company that developed: Aviary
Description: Aviary is an online application contaning more online applications. At the start you'll be seeing a photo editor. You look more into the site and you'll see picture editors, design editors and music editors. You may spend a lot of your time in this site since you'd be able to do a lot of stuff.
Website: www.aviary.com
DEMO VIDEO:
SCREENSHOTS
fig. 1 Company logo
fig. 2 More features of the application
fig. 3 Photo editor
How students can make the most out of it:
Students can get the best from this online application by getting in touch with their creative side. Student's who have presentations with photos or music can be assisted by this application. The students which can probably benefit the most are MMA students. They can benefit most since this is the kind of work they do. They are more on the creative side and Aviary may just be your one step closer to your creative side.
PRODUCTIVITY REVIEW:
Effective: It can be effective in a way that you can easily get the edited pic you want in a snap due to the easy access buttons. It can be less effective if you have a hard time using the music creator.
Efficient: Aviary is free. On the resource part, to use this you'll be needing a device with java and a good internet connection.
Anywhere and Anything: It's accessible with several browsers like firefox, chrome and others however this app is not easily accessed by mobile/smart phones. An application like this needs flash and most of our phones don't have flash on them.
Based on our criteria we can give this application a grade of 2.5/4 in terms of productivity. We rated it a 2.5 due to the difficulty in mobility. In the word today, there's a lot of moving and of course you'd like to move with your online application. This application lacks depth and flexibility.
This app Just Be Scrilla Fresh
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