Google Docs is similar to Microsoft Office in that there is a word processor, a spreadsheet, a slideshow presenter, forms, and more. The main difference is that it is free! Learn what educators are saying about Google Docs and how they are using it within their schools through this video.
Google Docs organizes and stores student work in one place on the Web. Click on this "Google Docs in Plain English" video to learn more. One example is using Google Docs to create rubrics. Another example is using the documents to create e-portfolios for your visual learners.
How to Use Google Apps - This is a 32 page step by step manual of how to use Google tools.
Visual learner? Interested in going beyond mere documents? See how you can use Google Apps to create e-portfolios for students with this visualization from Helen Barrett:
Google Docs organizes and stores student work in one place on the Web. Click on this "Google Docs in Plain English" video to learn more. One example is using Google Docs to create rubrics. Another example is using the documents to create e-portfolios for your visual learners.
Visual learner? Interested in going beyond mere documents? See how you can use Google Apps to create e-portfolios for students with this visualization from Helen Barrett: