Thing 20

Google Docs is incredibly useful for several reasons. First, its safe from computer crashes. It will always be there - at least that's what we're told. Second, it can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. So whether I'm at school, home, or out of town, I can access important documents and allow others access to those same documents. Third, I can get advice and input from others without the hassle of emailing back and forth. And last for me, although I'm sure we could think of more advantages, I have a record of all the revisions that I can go back to without fear of losing them or having to save multiple copies.

I used Google Docs to make my Sub plans. Next time I'm out I can simply edit the note/schedule with the new assignments. Cool! I could also in a pinch invite a coworker to view/edit/print from Google Docs. I could see teachers working on creating a test/worksheet Collaborating on Google Docs. Students could edit a study page on Google Docs, similar to what we saw being done on a wiki.

I used the spreadsheet to make a chart for my kids chores at home. I can edit as needed without having multiple copies floating around on my computer. Teachers could make class charts/checklists and other teachers could respond or add data as needed.

Google Docs is way cool!