Online Collaboration


Online Collaboration

 

 

Description

One-stop online tool that allows users to collaborate on projects, share information and plan events using wikis, workspaces, file-sharing tools, and web-based applications. 

 

Uses and Potential Benefits

Productivity tools for individuals within a group or coalition to collaborate and work together. Example: A foundation might set up a space for different grantees in an initiative to share information and collaborate.

 

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

www.basecamphq.com

www.zoho.com

www.gliffy.com

www.activecollab.com

www.box.net

 

 

 

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

Collaborative Writing Tools And Technology: A Mini-Guide 

Web Conferencing Tools And Technology: A Mini-Guide

www.interaction.org/media/MD_ICT/collab.html#Wiki

 

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

 

Can Start Small and Expand?

Yes

 

Time/Cost to Implement?

Medium

 

Time/Cost to Maintain

High