Free net based technologies have interesting potential for creative writing, especially that of comedy. For example, Twitter as an online writing tool could work quite well for short humorous one liners. While it may seem a bit odd, it could work quite well.
Google Maps as an online writing tool can work like how we used it in class, an interesting medium for creative writing. The main problem would with Google Maps is that it is quite annoying to use, and read. I mentioned numerous problems with Google Maps in my write up, and I think this is one of the biggest problems with Google Maps.
However I feel a Google Map story application for an iPhone or iPad could work rather well. This application would have stories that are tied into the locations, they could be small humorous stories that one can easily read on the go. It would be good if they alternated to. Stories can be used in multiple locations, and you would just need some system that would change the variables, i.e. the street names, or fast food joint. The online element would come in as you could have user submitted stories, and it downloads the stories from the internet. The application is essentially a Google Map/web browser of sorts, and the content is online. This is a creative way how these technologies could be used.
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