GoogleDocs

MEETINGS WITHOUT MEETING! Using Google Docs **
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[|http://docs.google.com]

__What are Google Docs?__
"Google Docs in Plain English" from TeacherTube:

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 * Google Documents** is an Online word processing application that allows you to store, share, collaborate and publish your documents to the Web.


 * Google Presentations** is an Online slide show application that allows you to store, share, collaborate and publish your slide shows to the Web. You can also present your slide shows Online and allow your viewers to join in a chat as they follow your slide show.


 * Google Spreadsheets** is an Online spreadsheet application that allows you to store, share, collaborate and publish your spreadsheets to the Web. Google spreadsheets will perform mathematical functions, graph your data and allow you to collect data via an Online form. There is also a chat feature that allows you to look at data with others and chat about it Online in real time.

__Reasons for use__

 * Easily share and edit documents, spreadsheets & presentations online.
 * Collaborative environment that can be accessed from any computer with internet access.
 * Much more stream-lined for collaboration than email attachments.
 * Upload documents, spreadsheets, and Power Point presentations to edit online.
 * Spreadsheets feature- create forms that can serve as surveys, questionnaires or quizzes. Respondants fill out form and the data is automatically fed into your spreadsheet.

__Ease of use__

 * Very easy with or without a Google Account.
 * Editing features are very similar to Microsoft Word.
 * File folder organizational structure available within Google Docs.

__Resources__

 * [|Google Docs Help Center]
 * [|WR_cribsheet.pdf]

__ **Getting Started** __
 * 1) Google Docs [|video tutorials] for teachers
 * 2) Google Docs [|Template Gallery]

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__Tutorial Slideshows__
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Content and Layout originally created by Dianne Krause for Wissahickon School District' eToolbox Wiki. Additional information added by Mike Fisher from multiple web resources.