Google Docs has been a terrific tool that I utilize on an almost daily basis with my students. It includes a word document program, a spread sheet program, and a presentation program.
I taught my students how to access the various Google Docs tools provided in partnership between Google and our school district. The students are able to work from both school and home without fear of losing a thumb drive or having it be damaged or incompatible with our computers. Also, because many of my students have divorced parents and shared residences, it allows them to access their information without worrying about whether each computer has the same program.
I also had students share their finished work with me which allowed them to "turn in" their work without having to print it out. Again, eliminating many of the excuses as to why I couldn't turn it in. The dog can no longer eat the homework, it doesn't matter if the printer is out of ink, etc....
On a personal note, I used the the Forms tool in creating an online invitation for my son's graduation party. I created the form as an invitation that allowed the recipiants to respond with their first and last names, whether or not they could attend, and how many would people in the family would be attending. The information was then updated in a spread sheet for me as each person responded.
I am sold on Google Docs!
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