03 Collaborative Development of ICT Content Development

• Collaborative Tools are applications and programs that help people interact over a common goal
• Synchronous happens when everyone exchanges information in real-time through video conferencing and instant messaging.
• Asynchronous collaboration still has a sense of urgency but is mostly self-paced, such as email conversations and voice messages
• There are two (2) types of collaboration:

  • Synchronous
  • Asynchronous
• Types of Online Collaboration Tools and Processes for ICT Content Development:

  • Project Management Tools
  • Shared Calendars
  • Instant Messaging Tools
  • File Sharing Tools
  • Video Conferencing Tools
• Project Management Tools – are designed for project and professional collaboration that help assign tasks and make an information-sharing hub
• Shared Calendars – keep people up to date with synchronized calendars that list and schedule deadlines and to-do lists
• Instant Messaging Tools – let people communicate instantly via text, voice, and files. Some instant messaging platforms allow the creation of channels and group chats for much more efficient use
• File Sharing Tools – keep files securely backed up and remotely stored in cloud storage for editing and collaboration on documents in real-time
• Video Conferencing Tools – the most used online collaboration tool as it makes audio and video meetings and seminars possible from anywhere
• Content curation is the process of finding and sharing information and message relevant to the primary audience at hand
• Examples of Content Curation:

  • Sharing a link or website to a blog post
  • Sharing someone’s work on social media
  • A compilation of videos and audio
  • A roundup of quoted advice from experts
  • A collage of images of products or digital art
• Content Curation Strategies (Social Media Today, 2019):

  • Choosing the Correct Content
  • Personalized Thoughts
  • Socialize
  • Publishing Content at the Right Time
• Choosing the Correct Content: Having content that is useful to the creator and the audience is essential in selecting the right content
• Personalized Thoughts: Curated content is not always original, but it is advisable to always add thoughts that reflect perspectives related to the main message
• Socialize: It is best to tag the original creators when sharing their content, that is, if reaching out to them to get approval or permission has not been done yet
• Publishing Content at the Right Time: Knowing when the majority are using social media is essential. It is ideal for publishing in the morning as it creates a point of discussion for the whole day
• Content Curation Tools:

  • Buzzsumo
  • Pocket
  • Flipboard
  • Pinterest
  • Feedly
• Buzzsumo – feeds a list of the most shared content related to the subject by entering a keyword or a domain name
• Pocket – stores a significant amount of relevant content for later use. It is a plugin tool for web and mobile browsers that lets users easily bookmark and remember websites when using the Internet
• Flipboard – a user friendly-tool with a simple and effective design for rich content. It lets users create a mini magazine for the audience, which can also be added with video, music, or textual information
• Pinterest is a social media platform that can curate images online by pinning specific visual content on a pinboard
• Feedly – collects content from popular sources and displays them for consumption effortlessly. It helps organize content from publications, tweets, blogs, and YouTube channels.
• Nature and Purposes of Online Platforms and Applications:

  • Facilitates faster interaction
  • Diverse business models
  • Social empowerment
• Facilitates faster interaction: The reliance on online services has increased, from education and entertainment to connecting and communication, to express oneself, produce and use content, and find jobs, transportation, and accommodations
• Diverse business models: Opportunities are just waiting on the Internet for people to grab and use. Spaces for marketplaces, social networks, app stores, and online travel platforms are enormous, and everyone can find their niche
• Social empowerment: Social change is one of the most significant impacts of online platforms and applications. Powerful messages addressing social, political, environmental, and economic concerns spread and reach a more comprehensive range of people than ever