Reserve Learnstream Username For These Tool and Services
In addition to setting up the basic services for your learnstream, you should consider reserving your username for other tools and services you may add to your learnstream in the future. This helps keep a consistent name across services (if possible). You don’t need to use any of these services at this time in order to sign up. If you plan on creating and maintaining a learnstream, you’ll want many of the services below.
Check your preferred user name for multiple services at once on either name.chk or knowem. Not all services are listed here so you will have to visit the services separately.
Here are some suggested tools and services:
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Function |
Service/Tool |
Purpose is to… |
To Get Started… |
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Books |
Shelfari or |
share book recommendations and reviews with others |
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Comments |
track your blog comments in 1 location (for sites using Disqus) |
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Community |
create your own online community |
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Documentation
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create, share, store and view documents |
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Presentation |
create, share, store and view presentations |
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Posting |
update many social services from 1 location |
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Stream Aggregator |
aggregates many social media services into 1 tool |
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Skype |
communicate (voice, video, Instant Message) |
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Video |
upload, share and view videos |
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Wiki |
pbwiki (there is a free version) |
create collaborative website |
Keeping Track
To keep track of usernames of the services and tools you use in your learnstream - create a spreadsheet that lists each tool/service and your username. Also include anything else that is relevant for you about that service or tool.
What Else?
What other tools and services do you use in your learnstream?
