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Creating and sharing documents has never been easier with Google Docs. This online service from Google offers the tools necessary to create documents from scratch or with available templates. The user-friendly tool bar offers the same options as other office programs with one exception: it’s free!Google Docs accepts most file formats enabling you to upload existing files from your PC. Creating new documents online is hassle free since there is no downloading required. You can access your documents, spreadsheets and presentations from any Internet connection. Google Docs saves your work online but provides exporting options to save your work on your computer.
The real benefit of using Google Docs is the ability to share your work with several people in real time. An invitation via email is all that is required for multiple friends and co-workers to sign in and view or edit your work. An on-screen chat window shows you who changed what and when, making collaboration and presentation sharing quick and easy. You can also publish your document online and decide who will have access to view it.
With its multiple person viewing format and easy online access Google Docs would be quite an asset to any classroom project and writing program. Creating classroom newspapers and magazines online not only enhances a writing program but serves to introduce students to technology and word processing. Students will benefit from their experiences as they see their work published. Other curricular engagements such as Author’s Circle, learning logs, portfolios, bookmaking and journal writing can all be done using Google Docs. Students will be able to access their work and share it from a home computer as well thus opening their eyes to the world of telecommunication.
Free and easy, create your Google account today and venture over to Google Docs. Writing, editing and sharing just got a whole lot easier.
