My initial experience with Google Docs came this past summer when my sister-in-law and I were creating an Anniversary Party invitation. I do not have Microsoft Works on my computer. I just never got around to installing it. I usually don’t have a need to create word documents or presentations at home. I accidentally discovered Google Docs when my sister-in-law emailed me the invitation and I could not edit it. I’ve used it a couple of times since and have no intention of buying Microsoft Works.
My ideas for using Google docs are as follows:
1. My math colleague and I create assessments a lot. We usually email the drafts back and forth until we end up with something we like. From now on, we can create the assessments in Google Docs. Here is an example of what they usually look like. Skills Check. We fill in the Table to create the “boxes.”
2. I teach spreadsheets to my students. We usually complete a small Excel project creating a very simple spreadsheet. I will definitely plan on using the Google Docs Spreadsheet instead. It will be much easier for me to check and the kids will get some practice using Google Docs. Something they are probably not very familiar with.
3. I always write notes and examples on the board during class. It could be helpful to my students to have the notes available to them through the Presentation tools on Google Docs. That way they could check their own notes against mine with help during homework.
