Google Docs Resources

Here’s a quick summary of the Google Docs tools:

• No compatibility issues (unlike word processing tools)
• Three gigabytes of free web-based storage space
• Access/modify your document anytime from anywhere
• Post (Publish) a Google Word doc directly into your Blog
• Export as RTF, PDF or HTML (.zip) under the File command
• Copy/Past URL link anywhere (web page, Blog, wiki) for the world to see content
• SHARE feature - invite others (peers, students, parents)to co-edit with you - real-time, live editing

If you are new to Google Docs, be sure to bookmark their Help Center:

http://documents.google.com/support/ 

Check out these resources for more support.

Google Docs in Plain English - Common Craft Video

http://www.commoncraft.com/video-googledocs

• see Educators Guide: Teaching Revision with Google Docs (PDF)

MSU Tutorial

http://edutech.msu.edu/online/GoogleDocs/GoogleDocs.html

Google Docs Writing Activity

Google Docs Activity.doc