As a college student myself, I have blogged many times about free web-based tools to share with students that will potentially save them money. Software such as the Microsoft Office suite may seem necessary for students to purchase; however, the Internet offers so many free options (such as Google Docs or Office Live) that create the same final product. I simply can’t get enough of resources like this, so here is another to add to the list: Zoho.
Zoho is in its own category here because of the wide variety of free applications it offers; it seems almost too good to be true. From creating meetings complete with sharing desktops to creating word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, reports, and planners, Zoho offers a variety of options that would be considered “upgrades” in other free web-based programs. Some apps have limitations, for example users are only able to remote support five 2-hour sessions each month, but Zoho is a wonderful alternative to purchasing pricy programs that may not be used frequently.
Check out Zoho to see what it can do for you, and be sure to share it with your students. Applications are divided into categories including collaboration, business, and productivity, and new ones are continuously being added!