In class on Wednesday we were asked to practice word processing by using Google Docs to discuss a new search engine we learned something about in class.
I think that like any other new application, Google Docs is going to take a little getting used to... I got a little frustrated as I tried to find the tools I know so well in Word and Apple Works. It took me much too long to figure out how to double-space the document, but eventually it became easier.
I really like the idea of using Google Docs in my classroom - mostly because of past compatibility issues for the students. They would start a project at school and want to work on it at home, but because we have Macs at school and most of them have PCs at home, it was difficult to transfer the work back and forth. I also think the collaboration component could be beneficial.
Word processing does not play a large part in my math classes, but I have done some projects that had a written portion where the students would explain the results of the project. I have used it more extensively in literature. We have done book jackets, advertising posters, character sketches, etc.
Patty and I will be starting a Google Docs project with the seventh graders next week. They will be creating a group slide presentation on a research topic from the new novel we are starting, The Witch of Blackbird Pond.
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I agree that Google Docs is going to take some getting used to. Where was that double spacing button/link? I gave up on looking for it?
It will be a great tool to use in the classroom as you can track who is entering what information to a document. This is great for showing how much effort/work was done by each student.
Have you done short constructed responses for math? We are required to do them in my school. Students have to write at least a paragraph with reasonings behind how they came to the answer that they did. It's a difficult concept to teach them in math, but once they get it, they do quite well.
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