On 5/6/2010, NAAAP Boston hosted a workshop on Personal Technologies. Approximately 20 people attended this professional development event held at WorkBar Boston located across from South Station.
This informative and practical workshop featured Tim Wong, web developer and NAAAP Boston's Technology Committee Co-Chair. Tim is regularly asked a variety of technology usage questions, which prompted him to develop this workshop format as a way to share his expertise.
In his presentation, Tim provided an overview and demonstration of various online applications which can simplify the way individuals can a) share data/information with others, b) collaborate on projects with others, and c) manage one's activities. Attendees came away from the workshop with the following knowledge:
- Dropbox.com – Online application that provides an easy way to backup your personal computer (2GB of free storage)
- Google Docs – Online application alternative to MS Office. You can perform word processing and spreadsheets via online. You can allow others to view and collaborate on your documents.
- Google Calendar – Online Calendar which syncs with Google mail.
- Picassa.com – Online application that provides an easy way to share pictures with friends and family.
- GoToMeeting.com – Online application that allows others to view or control your desktop for web meetings. (Not free)
- Adobe Connect Now – Free online application that allows others to view or control your desktop for web meetings
NAAAP Boston's Professional Development Committee Co-chairs, Jim Fong and Yong-Hua He, thank the people who organized the event: Presenter Tim Wong; Event organizer Howard Wong; Event contributors Fred Jao (introductory remarks); Kheng Tran (photos); and William Lam.
