Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tackled 2 tasks & I'm feeling great
I have 2 items checked off my "to-do" list, and it feels great. I completed the traditional word processor vs. Google Docs assignment earlier today and just got done with the web browser assignment. I've used Google Docs for a few things & collaborated with others but on a very limited basis. Tonight's web browser assignment was the most I've worked with Google Docs regarding collaboration. It really is a neat thing...to be miles & miles apart from the other person and feel like you are sitting right next to each other. To actually be able to see each other using the Tokbox through our class Ning made the experience seem even more lifelike versus a virtual meeting. I look forward to using this more professionally and in my classroom. I currently teach a computer applications course which examines Microsoft 2007 & its features so I'm not sure I'll get a ton of use out of Google Docs in that class. However, I have Intro to Business & Entrepreneurship classes which I will be able to use Google Docs to have the students turn in assignments. This will be a neat, "green" way for my students to turn in assignments. I usually have them email me assignments but by using Google Docs, it will eliminate a few steps (like opening the email attachment, adding comments, saving the document to my computer, attaching it in the email reply, and sending the email). This will certainly save me a few minutes which really adds up when you have larger classes! That's all for now. I have hours of grading to do which I neglected over this weekend that was filled with beautiful weather...I will now pay for it by being up for a few more hours. Oh sleep...I miss you!
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I, too, was thrilled to check off items on my to-do list! I feel as though the more I acquaint myself with these new programs and websites the easier it is getting! (Thank goodness!)
ReplyDeleteI also think that the google doc collaboration is a very power tool. It looks like this shared document concept can be used in many different settings and saves tons of time! I can't wait to try it out in my classroom.
Becky - I think having students submit their work through Google Docs is an awesome idea...especially when it comes to making comments on their assignments, papers, etc. I don't know about you, but I can type alot quicker than I can write, plus, my handwriting isn't that great! Also, I really like the idea of highlighting sections that comments are referring to. If you're like me, I like to give my students good feedback on their assignments. But sometimes my comments don't fit into the paper margins and become unorganized and messy. Google Docs really solves that problem, doesn't it? On a side note, it sure was beautiful yesterday...I, too, didn't get any assignments graded! Don't you just love Mondays? :)
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