Google+Docs

GOOGLE DOCS....

 * What is it:** Google Docs is an online resource that can be used to create, share, and manage text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and drawings. Users can create new documents from scratch or upload existing ones. Go to their website [|http://docs.google.com] and sign in with your Google account (If you use Gmail you already have one). If you don't have a Google account it is easy to sign up for service.


 * Learning Goal:** By the end of the lesson, students will have an understanding of what Google Docs is and how to use this resource.


 * Future Applications:[[image:google_apps-google-services-education-apps-for-classroom-docs-talk-calander-mail-video-image.jpg width="303" height="228" align="right"]]**


 * =====Collaborate on a document with fellow teachers and mentors.=====
 * =====Maintain, update and share lesson plans over time in a single document.=====
 * =====Help promote group work and peer editing by having students work together on projects in a single document.=====
 * =====Keep track of grades, seating charts, student information, etc. (This would be a great place to keep track of Americorp hours)=====
 * =====Create quizzes, surveys, and tests using spreadsheet forms.=====
 * =====Get parents involved in the learning process. Parents will be able to review their work and other students' work with Google Docs. Also, newsletters and spreadsheets can easily be created to keep parents involved and informed about the goings-on in your classroom.=====


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Check out - []. There are several video tutorials on Google Docs, Sharing, Collaboration, Documents, Spreadsheets, Forms, and Drawing.
 * Useful Videos/Resources: **

Also check out the Google Docs tutorial for teachers.... []