Online Collaboration Course

This Online Collaboration course is for anyone who needs to set up and use online collaborative tools, such as storage, productivity applications, social media, web meetings, learning environments and mobile technology.

This course covers the key skills needed to understand the main concepts relating to online collaboration and cloud computing that ensures best practice in the effective use of online collaboration tools and mobile technology.

Estimated Course duration is 2 - 3 hours.  Each lesson take on average 3-5 minutes to complete.


Course Content

Collaboration Concepts

The Role of ICT - Information and Communication Technology
Service/Tools Supporting Online Collaboration
Characteristics and Benefits of Online Collaborative Tools
Risks and Proper Use of Online Collaboration Tools
Using Cloud Computing

Preparation for Online Collaboration

Common Setup Features
Collaboration Tools Setup

Online Storage and Productivity Collaboration

Understanding Online Storage Solutions
Managing Online Files and Folders
Understanding Productivity Applications
Creating, Editing and Saving Files Online
Sharing Online Files
Viewing and Restoring Online Files

Online Calendars

Showing/Hiding Shared Calendars
Calendar Events
Sharing Online Calendars

Social Media

Social Media Tools that support Online Collaboration
Managing Permission and Privacy Options
Social Media Connections
Social Media Posts
Using a Wiki to Add to or Update Topics

Online Meetings

Online Meetings
Sharing Meeting Files

Online Learning Environments

Understanding Online Learning Environments
Using Online Learning Environments

Mobile Collaboration

Understanding Mobile Devices
Mobile Connection Options
Key Security Considerations for Mobile Devices
Searching the Web
Sending and Receiving Emails
Using Calendars
Sharing Pictures and Videos
Using Applications
Synchronising Mobile Devices