Tool #4

1.  Create at least one document in Google Docs and share it with a few others on your campus or within your department. It could a team member, a department colleague, or another teacher with whom you plan a collaboration. Ask that person to comment or chat and real-time edit the document with you.

I created a google doc to collaborate on some integrated projects I would like to do this year with other members of my team.  I’m waiting for them to respond.  I have also been working in google documents with others- including planning a Bridal Shower.  It simplifies going through a bunch of emails.  The big negative I have with Google Docs is that it isn’t notifying everyone that the document has changed.  If we are collaborating together, do we still have to email the group to check the document manually?

2. Create one form in Google Docs and send it via email to at least two other people and ask them to respond.

I created a form in Google Docs.  I LOVE this feature and plan on using it with other teachers this year.  I’d love to figure out if we can use this with students as well.  It may not be within their “wall.”

3. Briefly discuss how you can use the tools in Google Apps with your team or department. How can you incorporate Google Apps as a tool in your classroom? Which tools are you excited about using with students?

I plan on using Google Docs with my colleagues.  I also am thinking of ways to use Google Forms with my colleagues.  The possibilities are endless.  I also plan on using blogger with my students for them to answer questions from reading and social studies.  I’m interested and how I can share things with the students since I don’t have access to their email.