Creating documents is straight forward so long as you have knowledge of similar applications. My intention as I progress through the Web 2.0 course is to try and implement any newly acquired knowledge straight away - even if it may be a little tokenistic. We have an Art Show coming up in Term 3 that requires a number of teachers to work collaboratively in the planning stage. Using Google docs will be a wonderful way for those teachers to share and contribute to our planning document.
In terms of the classroom, Google docs provides students with the opportunity to work in groups both in and out of the classroom environment. Additionally, students (particularly in secondary school) could use this application as a means of gaining teacher feedback as they progress through an essay or project task. Google docs could also be used as a form of peer marking - with students commenting on other students' work in a constructive manner.
I see Google docs as more than a shared repository for various documents. Most importantly from a classroom perspective, it seems to me that Google docs could be integrated into learning experiences with the view to foster teamwork among the group - where each student's contribution is both necessary to complete the set task and valued by all members within the group. I'm looking forward to exploring Google docs in more detail.
Now it's onto Module 4! Until my next blog - take care - Cara
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