Google+Documents


 * Google Docs** is a free, Web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application offered by Google. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users. Google Docs combines the features of two services, Writely and Spreadsheets, which were merged into a single product on October 10, 2006. A third product for presentations, incorporating technology designed by Tonic Systems, was released on September 17, 2007. (Wikipedia)


 * View the video below for a better understanding of how Google Docs works.**

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 * You can also view this presentaton: Google Docs Overview for Education**

Google Docs is free and easy to use. It is a great way to share documents between colleagues or access documents from more than one location. They can be easily converted to and from Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets and presentations. You do not need to have a Gmail (Google email) account to set up Google Docs, any email address will work. However, A Gmail account will get you access both to Gmail and Google Docs as well as the other free programs offered through Google. I highly recommend this as you will find Google to be an invaluable tool.

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 * Setting up a Google Docs account from :http://butlertech.wikispaces.com/Google+Docs**

Click on this link for a tutorial on Getting Stared with Google Docs. Google Docs Templates Official Google Docs Blog Google Docs Comparison Chart Google Notebook and Google Notebook FAQs For Beginners: 3 Getting Started Guides Teach Web 2.0 Google Docs Resources Google Drive and Docs - Google Tools for Schools

Google Docs- From Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners

Google Apps Training Overview Google Apps Tutorials Free Technology for Teachers: Google Tutorials [|Workshops by Wesley Fryer: Google Docs]


 * 21 Interesting Ways to Use Google Docs in the Classroom- Courtesy of Tom Barrett**

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Doc for today's lesson: [] Spreadsheet for today's lesson: @http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AktmvxUO5VEgdEkzeEg4UDFhMGtvdlNyQ05oQlVKeHc&hl=en