Freeware for Community Groups
Presenters:
Gerrie Carr-MacFieManager, DigiBiz | Centre for eCommerce and Communications
(CeCC)Federation University Australia
Christopher ElliottProject Officer, DigiBiz | Centre for eCommerce and Communications
(CeCC)
Federation University Australia
Opportunity and potential of broadband technology Enhanced productivity and global competitiveness Transformative –TeleHealth- education -services- precision agriculture
Broadband benefits Booming demand for data International competitiveness Productivity efficiencies
Enabling a more inclusive Australia Busting the ‘tyranny of distance’ for rural and regional Australia Social Media - source of venture capital - reducing social
isolationOnline resources and tools - www.digitalbusiness.gov.au
Benefits of Broadband Technology
Learning Outcomes• Have an increased awareness how broadband technology
can benefit your committee• Have a practical understanding of FREEWARE and how
you can use it to improve the governance, administration and security of your board/committee/not-for-profit organisation
• Have an increased understanding of electronic record keeping via effective Agendas and minutes
Freeware for Community Groups
What is Freeware ?• "free" and "software“ • No monetary Cost• Can be downloaded on to
your computer, phone, tablet
What is the ‘Cloud’?Basically – programs/applications/files that are stored online rather than on your computer or device.
Definitions: Freeware – Cloud Computing
Source: Sam Johnston, Wikimedia Commons http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing#mediaviewer/File:Cloud_computing.svg
Benefits Easy file storage – ample free ‘quota’ Can be used across multiple devices
wherever you go Collaborative – ‘real-time’ features Security – Generally safer than simply
storing on your own systems – more on this to come!
Cloud-based Freeware
www.dropbox.com Most popular tool for file
sharing You can give other people
access to files and folders you create
No need to send large files via email
Also has a paid plan for business - collaboration tools
Cloud-based Freeware |
https://drive.google.com
Allows for collaboration with ‘team members’ you can work together in real time.
Auto saves - no losing data if computer/device crashes
Integrates with other Google Apps - docs/spread sheets/Google Hangouts/Video meetings.
Cloud-based Freeware |
www.evernote.com Share your notes and
collaborate on projects with team members
Great for storing notes/minutes for example from meetings
Has a business plan $11/pm for more in-depth collaboration
Cloud-based Freeware |
How secure are cloud-based file sharing applications? Your own systems are more likely to be vulnerable to
‘hackers’, theft, fire, flood… There are risks – Think about what information you
should store in the cloud. E.g Banking details may not be appropriate.
Use a smart system for creating passwords. You can find apps that create unique passwords - Why not come up with your own
Visit www.digibiz.net.au for our resource page.
Security!
Visit the Federal Government’s Department of Communications article on cloud computing:http://www.digitalbusiness.gov.au/files/2014/05/cloud-computing-myths.pdf
Security!
http://www.digibiz.net.au/cb_pages/resources.php
Use unique passwords for each online application you use
Consider how you develop passwords
Visit the Department of Communications Digital Business website : http://www.digitalbusiness.gov.auand http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au
Security! - Passwords
Visit the websites to create an account Dropbox – www.dropbox.com Google Drive – drive.google.com Evernote – www.evernote.com
Visit the Apple app store for iPhone and iPad devices
Visit Google Play Store for Android devices (Samsung etc.)
Accessing Freeware – Websites and Apps
Apple App Store Icon
Google Play Store Icon
Try this link – Cloud Computing Myths
http://bit.ly/cloud-myths
Accessing Freeware
