ABOUT:

Google Documents is an Internet writing software that works similarly to Microsoft Word. You can write an essay, or any kind of report just like you would in any word processor. But Google Docs also does so much more. Not only can you work alone inside the document, you can work at the same time as other people. Google Docs allows more than one person to type in a document all at once. It also allows comment bubbles that you can create and respond to. And there’s an instant messaging feature. Google Documents is excellent for group work.

Supported

Mac, PC, Google Chromebook, Mobile

Pros

• Google Documents is on the cloud, so you can never accidentally erase it forever if your computer crashes.
• It is sharable instantaneously and all you need is an internet connection.
• I makes group work a lot more convenient because you can write with someone else without being in the same room.

Cons

• Under the ‘anyone can edit’ feature, it is easy to lose track of who has written which section.
• It is sometimes difficult to find documents that someone has shared with you.

EXAMPLES

Below is a video showing how Google Docs works. It is difficult to attach a student example here because of the fluid and ever-changing nature of the Google Docs environment.

Uses:

You can use Google Documents for almost anything you can imagine. You can embed a document into a website and use it as a presentation, or you can use it to collaborate with a group on a paper. It is great for peer review, or even for just writing stories you want to share easily.