Simplify Your Life. Use Google Docs. ELIB 570 Final Presentation: Web 2.0 Tool
I. What is Google Docs? A. Free, web-based collaborative office suite B. Create documents, spreadsheets, forms, drawings, & presentations C. Multiple users can edit the same document D. Saves online E. Accessible 24/7
II. Example of Web 2.0 Tool A. Web application - no installation of software B. User-centered & collaborative - users create & share content C. Creativity - fosters creativity with multiple users
III. How Does it Work? 1.Go to (Orwww.google.com 2. Click on “more.” 3. Click on “Documents.”
III. How Does it Work? Step 1: Sign in or create a free Google account. *NOTE: you don’t need a Gmail account.
III. How Does it Work? Step 2: Upload document online.
III. How Does it Work? Step 3: Invite people as collaborators or viewers
Step 3: Inviting People
Invite as Collaborators or as Viewers
IV. Why use Google Docs? A. Document is saved online B. Collaborators & viewers see changes C. No attachments D. Past versions are saved E. Accessible by anyone with Internet connection
V. Incorporation into Education A. How I Use it – example: in collaboration with others when writing documents B. Anything! Documents, spreadsheets & presentations C. Can collaborate with anyone D. Publication
VI. More Information Helpful YouTube Tutorials: (Google docs overview) (sharing a Google document) (Google docs for educators)
Simply Your Life. Use Google Docs. The End.