Google+Docs


 * Google Docs **

** What is it? ** Google docs is a great application that allows you to work on your documents, spreadsheets and presentations anywhere and with anyone. It allows you to create documents and also upload documents that you've already created. **Why do you need to know about it?** How many times have you had a compatibility issue between home computers and school computers? How many of your students don't have Word, Excel or Powerpoint at home? This program eliminates these problems because these documents are available online. Students can work with other students online to collaborate on assignments. You can see these assignments as they are being edited and evaluate student progress.

Check out this video overview:

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**How can you use this in school?** **How do you get started? ** First, you will need a Google account. You can make one for your class. You will be inviting students to join. See the screencasts below for step by step instructions. Please refer to the resources below for more details. media type="custom" key="4112805" **Sharing a document** media type="custom" key="4112871" Teach Collaborative Revision with Google Docs [] Using Google Docs Spreadsheets in your classroom [] Google Docs tips []
 * Collaborate on writing assignments
 * Peer editing
 * Standardized Testing Prep
 * Science labs
 * group presentations
 * share class data
 * create/solve mathematical problems
 * create a class newsletter
 * post copies of assignments/rubrics for students to access
 * Creating a document **
 * Here are some resources to review for further application. **

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