1. Eli Collins-Brown, EdD Jill Pegg, MS, RN

2. Google Docs Application Objectives: Define wiki program Explore the different types of wiki programs Share how faculty and staff are using wikis in higher ed Explain the application of Google Docs in two nursing courses Share advantages, challenges, and student feedback Discuss future uses of Google Docs

3. Wikis in Higher Ed http://sites.google.com/site/wikisinhighered/

4. Why use Google Docs? What is Google docs again? Applications- weekly journal/time log documentation clinical evaluation

5. Putting Google Docs into Action Capstone ProjectClinical Evaluation Tool http://www.google.com/

6. Student Feedback Midterm and Final Survey Results POSITIVE! Easy and convenient Once I got the hang of it, it was nice not to have to deal with handing in papers or messing with emails Changes made Clinical course evaluations Tutorial for first time users

7. Google Docs AdvantagesChallenges Free Easy to learn/navigate Convenient for more than 1 user Paperless Easy to read vs. handwritten Effective time management Accessible Able to see any changes the collaborators make Initial confusion Formatting issues Getting faculty buy in

8. Future Applications Weekly clinical paperwork Academic Support Center Challenge to think outside our boxes

9. Questions for Discussion What has been your experience with Wikis/Google Docs? Can you identify applications for Wikis/Google Docs in your work?

10. Presentation Presentation posted at: www.elicbrown.com http://www.mcon.edu/CollegeOfNursing/Faculty/facprofile s/jpegg.aspx http://www.mcon.edu/CollegeOfNursing/Faculty/facprofile s/jpegg.aspx