Online applications and Widgets that might be useful.

For a start there's this blog site. Easy to use, easy to access. It's a great way to share information with others. There is no need to duplicate work. You simply find out what you want and then add it here. No Powerpoint presentations to prepare, no extras to forget. Accessible from any computer with an internet connection.

Screencast-O-Matic

This is a pretty new widget. Not only does it allow the user to record and store audio files, you can also create channels which means that others can add their own audio files without having to go through the process of registering and creating their own accounts.

The Pros: It's easy to use, allows for interaction and sharing audio files quickly and easily.
it can be embedded on a website..
Therein lies the biggest con: there is potential for abuse. However, let's test it out here and see how we go.