1.  Simplify Your Life. Use Google Docs. ELIB 570 Final Presentation: Web 2.0 Tool

2. 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

3. 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

4. III. How Does it Work? 1.Go to www.google.com. (Orwww.google.com http://docs.google.comhttp://docs.google.com.) 2. Click on “more.” 3. Click on “Documents.”

5. III. How Does it Work?  Step 1: Sign in or create a free Google account.  *NOTE: you don’t need a Gmail account.

6. III. How Does it Work?  Step 2: Upload document online.

7. III. How Does it Work?  Step 3: Invite people as collaborators or viewers

8. Step 3: Inviting People

9. Invite as Collaborators or as Viewers

10. 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

11. 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

12. VI. More Information Helpful YouTube Tutorials:  http://www.youtube.com/watchv=eRqUE6IHTEA&feature=related (Google docs overview) http://www.youtube.com/watchv=eRqUE6IHTEA&feature=related  http://www.youtube.com/watchv=zj4Bcr0SPFY&feature=related (sharing a Google document) http://www.youtube.com/watchv=zj4Bcr0SPFY&feature=related  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPjJK6LZdM (Google docs for educators) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYPjJK6LZdM

13.  Simply Your Life. Use Google Docs. The End.