Google Docs

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This week I was a little skeptical about google docs but I actually found it incredibly interesting. Although I was very frustrated that uploading a file did not completely transfer, that was my only negative encounter with this technology. The main idea that I came away with was google docs is the ability to edit others' work. I thought this would be a helpful tool in the classroom.

The first idea that came to my mind, with using google doc, is the ability to edit in pairs. I work in a third grade classroom and one of the GLCEs is to peer edit. This would be a great and easy way to incorporate technology and content into a standard that all students are required to meet. I think it would be great to get the students typing on the computer a simple story they have written, post it to google doc, and edit through this technology.

Another idea that stemmed from this technology was group work. I have a group paper due in one of my classes this week and one of the girls mentioned using google docs so we can edit the paper in the comfort of our own homes. This requires less meeting time and everyone is able to contribute equally. I think this is great! Students could be assigned a group project where they have to work together and if they have computers at home they could have the option to edit via google doc.

I am interested in learning what else this technology has to offer and plan on playing around with it a little more to find out different ways to incorporate this into the classroom.