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...
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7/11/2012 12:17:15 am
Brilliant! Best part is-its accessible from anywhere & saves automatically!;)
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Amy
7/11/2012 01:03:08 am
I love Google Docs...my students love Google Docs...you will not regret making the switch!
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Stefani
10/14/2012 11:53:34 am
Jessica, Do you create a gmail account for your classroom and all students log in to the account under that same gmail account?
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Jessica Pilgreen
11/4/2012 03:12:57 am
Sstefani... I tell students to create their own Gmail accounts. I don't know if I'm allowed to require it of all students because then my district would probably have to get involved and monitor their email accounts. But, once I go over all of the benefits of Google Docs compared to MS Word, the majority of students choose to create an account.
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