Google DocsMultiple Class Projects with online documentation

What is Google DocsA Web Based Document Suite

Like Microsoft OfficeWord ProcessingSpreadsheet CreationPresentation Development

What it is notIt is not as Robust as Microsoft

OfficeIt does not handle Database

applicationsIt does not do advanced

spreadsheet functions

What it can doStore your documents on the

InternetAllow multiple users to edit the

same document simultaneouslySet limits on who can edit and

view the documentAllow the document to be

accessed from the Internet

How Can this be used at school?Students can work in groups across

multiple classes. For example a student in 1A could work on a project with a student in 3B

Students can allow the teacher access to view the document as it is being developed

Students can save their projects online (no lost assignments)

Students do not need to have a specific version of a word processing program.

Working with Google Docshttp://docs.google.comLogin with your Google Account

◦If you do not have a google account create one.

Create New Document

In the Top Left of your web browser there is a dropdown that will allow you to create a new document.•Document (Word)•Presentation (Powerpoint)•Spreadsheet (Excel)•Form (Survey)•Folder

Save your documentClick on the icon of the disk to

save your document to your folder on the Google website.

You can always download it later if you want to.

Share your documentWhen you are in your document choose the

share button and you can invite others to:

• View via a web browser

• Edit the document

Other uses for staffGoogle Docs (as well as wiki’s)

offer a change for a team of individuals to work together.

Departments can collaborate in a more relaxed schedule to develop lesson plans, procedures, and other documents.

Documents can be developed and shared without e-mail, editing, resending, and re-editing.

Google DocsEasy to keep documentsEdit across multiple users