In this project Aimee, Zach, and I identified several benefits of using Google Docs over the use of other word processing programs in an educational setting. We found that Google Docs has many benefits that do not exist in other word processing programs and would therefore recommend the use of Google Docs in the classroom. For detailed information, please view our collaborated document. Assignment: Ed Tech - Google Docs
My personal experience with this product is limited. I was first introduced to Google Docs in Ed Tech last week, so my learning curve is very steep. I have learned a lot this week but realize I have only scratched the surface of what this application can do. Being a beginner, I asked my group to allow me to set up the document and invite them to join me. I wanted to know that I could successfully accomplish this task and was surprised at the ease of doing so. After that I entered several bullet points for each category, inserted my photo and included a link to this blog. After allowing my fellow team members time to work on the project, I returned to the page. I was pleasantly surprised to find Aimee, one of my teammates, working on the project at the same time. As she added bullet points, we were able to chat at the side of the document and discuss font, wording of features, etc. I believe this is what Mary Poppins would call a fortuicious opportunity. While we had not planned to meet at a certain time, it was good to work together.
I look forward to learning more about the many new technologies that I can use to enhance my current life as a student, as well as my classroom in the future.
