Google+Docs

So, what is a Google Doc?
It's a free online program that allows users to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online and share them with others for collaboration. This will allow you to share your work with classmates. A major advantage of Google Docs is that you can access, edit, and save your work anywhere, anytime.

You can use Google Docs to:

 * Work on files anywhere, anytime
 * Get quick feedback from multiple people – simultaneously and asynchronously
 * Make the full writing process visible – including revisions
 * Quickly analyze and organize data
 * Easily share data sets
 * Publish documents for invitation viewing and editing or full public viewing
 * Upload and download documents in various file formats

Why are we using Google Docs?
I firmly believe that peer collaboration, feedback, and assessment significantly aids student construction of knowledge and understanding. Each of you have had specific life experiences and, as a result, have unique perspectives to offer to one another and by using Google Docs you are afforded the opportunity to learn (and grow) from one another.

How should I use Google Docs?
You will need a Google Account to access these online tools. If you have one, you may use your existing Google Account. If you do not have a Google Account you will need to register for one.

Read the handout entitled Collaborating With Others Using Google Docs

Watch the video below entitled //Google Docs in Plain English//

If you have questions, feel free to email your instructor or post to the "Help!" discussion thread.

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