This document discusses using Google Docs in the classroom. Google Docs allows for collaborative document creation and sharing. It provides a free alternative to paid applications and makes it easy for teachers to share lesson plans, assignments, and other materials with students and parents. While Google Docs enables collaboration and sharing, its basic functions and requirement for internet access are limitations. The document suggests using Google Docs for assignments like journals, research papers, outlines, notes, lesson plans, spreadsheets, presentations, biographies and more.

1. Using Google Docs in the Classroom Shaughn Bittner EDIM 510

2. What is Google Doc's Online document application Document Presentation Spreadsheet Form Drawing FREE Just like using any other publishing application Collaborative

3. Uses for teachers Collaboration tool with Peers and Students Centrally store documents on Internet Free solution to pay applications Create and Share Lesson Plans Share with parents Create a class Wiki.

4. Pro's Easy to share ideas Simple to use Absent students: Teacher posts assignments Student can turn in assignments Share with parents

5. Con's Cheating Basic functions only Requires Internet access Students needs a Google Account

6. Suggested applications of Google Docs Document Journals Research Papers Outlines Note Taking Lesson Plans Spreadsheet Data Collection Grade Sheets Budgets Math Problems Charts Presentations Biographies Oral Reports Visual Portfolio Drawing Flyers Mind Mapping Form Surveys Evaluations

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