Google+Docs

Google Docs are a great collaborative space - word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, gadgets, and more!

Experience a Google doc, and Google Presentation. These two documents are open for editing to anyone who has the URL - no login required.

Tom Barrett has a collaborative Google Presentation highlighting 31 Interesting Ways to Use Google Docs in the Classroom. If your students are going to collect and analyze data, here is a possible [|survey checklist.doc] to evaluate their work.

Want to use Google Forms in your classroom? A Form is part of the Google Spreadsheet, which is part of Google Docs. You need a Google Account. You may use any email address as your login for a Google Account ID - and a confirmation will be required. Read more: Setting up a Google Account ID: [|googleid.pdf] Google is testing verification by text message instead of email - if you do not have a text messaging plan, follow the "contact us" link on the verification page to request account activation. Getting started with Google docs: [|Google+Docs+Info.pdf] Take Google Forms one step further - turn your form into a self-grading activity (think quiz, exit ticket, quick comprehension check, etc.) - learn more with this [|9 minute video tutorial.]

Google has a whole section dedicated to [|Google Docs for Educators.] Be sure to check out the step-by-step guide and tips.

For Gmail address aliases (variations using "." or "+") - from gmail, or perhaps [|this explanation] or [|this explanation] will help clarify.

Google is constantly releasing new features, gadgets, and tools so be sure to check out the various components available in Google Docs!

Going Beyond. 10 Google Forms for the Classroom Further Adventures in Google Docs Self-Grading Quizzes using Google Forms