Below is a document that I created and distributed to my coworkers during a School Improvement workshop on using Google Docs.  This is an updated version from my previously posted tutorial; aside from the updated term "Google Drive," it also includes an introduction to the other types of files offered by Google Drive.  Please feel free to print and distribute to others.  Also, if you would like a copy of it in a different format (for editing purposes) send me and email.  I am glad to help.

For this upcoming school year, I intend to make the jump from using Microsoft Word to using Google Docs.  Why?  Because students can start their work at school and finish at home (or vice versa).  Because I don't have to worry about compatibility issues with students owning different versions of software.  Because it saves automatically, so students can't blame the computers for losing their work.  Because it's free, and I hope students will continue to use it long after my class.  And because it's paperless, so I don't have to worry about low toner, paper jams, or any other of the countless problems that become part of my computer lab existence.

I'm preparing a handout for my students to keep in their writing binders, showing them exactly what expect when it comes to formatting their papers (header, footer, margins, etc.)  Why?  Because if they have a tool to help them through the technical aspects, then I can focus on helping them with their writing.  

Please feel free to download/print/share the document below.  A screencast will be coming soon...