Buzzword

Just came across Buzzword in Facebook, as recommended by Justin Seely, a cool graphic designer. And to be honest it seems to be better than Google documents (I might be wrong)... You can save documents on the net and even share them without worrying about viruses or crashes and stuff like that. As I always recommend: have a look at it, explore and let me know how it went... And here's the URL for this new web-based word processor:

Buzzword

open source applications

I haven't checked any open source application so far. I promise I will. This may help those who are already looking for this type of application at work or home. In the meantime I came across this one for Mac NEOOFICCE. Another similar application is OPENOFFICE.

They are all stars! (Web-based lesson sample)

I. Before you start

1. Have a look at these film stars. Who are they? What do you know about them?

Now tell your partner what you know about them.

II. Getting down into business

2. You are going to complete some information about an actor/actress you talked about in Activity I. To do so:

2.1. Your teacher will ask you to "become" one of the actors or actresses above. You will find information about them.
2.2. He/She will also assign you to a group to fill in a chart.
2.2. Click on the Film Star Button below, to start off this activity.


3. Complete the following biography on Heath Ledger. If you are not sure on your answer, click on ? to get some clues. Click on his picture to start the activity.

III. Follow-up

4. Using notes from the information collected from the Film Star Chart, write a biography. Send the biography to your teacher's e-mail.