Monday | 08.15.11

1. Google Docs: Collaborative Writing Tool

Tips for Using the Commenting Features on Google Docs  (Nicolette)

Possible Uses for Google Docs  (Catherine + Group) 

Classroom Considerations: Google Docs
In pairs, please consider the following three items.  A whole-group discussion will ensue, with ideas and applications recorded to GooDocs.

• Share the ways in which you've used Google Docs as a collaborative writing tool in your personal and professional life (with students and/or with colleagues)
• Identify advantages and challenges you've experienced using Google Docs
• Consider ways you might use Google Docs in the future
  

Tips for Organizing Google Docs  (Tracy) 

• Collections
• Colors
• Stars
• Views
• Searches

 2. Blogger Workshop (Tracy)  

• Blogs vs. Wikis vs. Websites vs. GooDocs
• Blog Show and Tell
• Nicolette's: Student and Teacher Bloggers
• Tracy's Blogger Dashboard 
• Follow the Leader: Building a Blog

Homework

Bring content standards for your grade level (link, hardcopy, whatever), any policies or guidelines for Fair Use, and your school’s Tech Policy.  HSU CompFolks can bring various outcomes statements: FYC, infoLiteracy, etc.