Google+Docs


 * Google Docs: An Alternative to Wikis **
 * Google Docs is a great application for collaborating with others. It has been used for adult collaboration as well as with students in the classroom.
 * Click here for a brief overview of Google Docs [|Google Docs].
 * Google Docs replaces use of email attachments by creating documents and then inviting others to edit or review.
 * You choose the format: document- word processor, spreadsheet- excel, presentations- power point, and form applications- surveys.
 * All you need is a google account; it takes less than 3 minutes to obtain an account. It is free!
 * Google Docs can be used with students for peer editing or Power Point presentations.
 * Possible uses with staff: Curriculum Connections, team meeting agenda and minutes, collaborative lesson/unit planning.
 * One downfall: only one user can edit at a time, otherwise you risk overwriting.