Using+Google+Docs+in+Education

Educational Uses 1. Google Docs in Education Podcast - Using Google Docs [|**Episode 8:**] Using Google Docs in education. "Three Classrooms for the Future coaches join me in a discussion on how they use Google Docs in the classroom and to collaborate with each other. Join Colette, Jeff, Chris, and I as we explore how Google Docs can be used for both teachers and students". (http://www.twentyfortech.com/podcasts/TFT008_GoogleDocsInEd.mp3)
 * Your assignment: List how many ways they use Google Docs in their classrooms that they mention!!! Be prepared to share.

=Teachers and Principals Talk about Google Docs=

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General Advantages: 1. Can collaborate from a distance and asynchronously 2. Accessbile anywhere, not tied to one computer 3. Easy to share and control access editors, viewer, or publish on line 4. Can download documents onto your computer as a backup 5. Saves automatically

Teacher Advantages:
 * If teacher is owner or collaborator: 1. Can give feedback in progress, 2. Can observe work in progress, 3. Can track student participation
 * If teacher is viewer only: 1. Can track student participation, 2. Can not give feedback

Administrative Uses: Great for single documents meant for a specific group of people such as Agendas, Handbooks and/or Lesson Plans (shared courses)

In-Class Uses: Group work, Chat with Spreadsheets and Presentations, Tests or polls for instant feedback, Essays, Vocabulary work, Creative writing, Poetry portfolios, Essay tests, Classwork, Collaborative book reports, ESL, Modifications

Google Docs for Education Website Google Apps for K-12