Google Doc as a tool for group work

1. Web 2.0 Advocate
Rachel Stewart

2. Google Doc
• Create, share, and
collaborate on the web with
documents, spreadsheets,
presentations, and more.
• Work in a group online

3. National Educational
Communication and Collaboration Standard
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual
learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or
others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
 b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences using a variety of media and formats.
 c. Contribute to project teams to produce original works or
solve problems.

4. Educational Benefits
 Group Projects
 Collaborate on group work
 Share a document, power point, or spreadsheet
online
 Teacher can provide comments and guidance for
students
 In-School and After-School Projects
 Share of Lecture Presentations
 Take learning to another level with various
digital devices.

5. Availability
Google Doc is available anytime
and anywhere.
Need internet
Use on mobile devices
Create an account and sign in.

6. Some References
Denton, D. (2012). Enhancing Instruction through constructivism. Cooperative
learning, and cloud computers. Tech Trends, 56 (4), 34-41. Doi: 10.1007/
s11528-012-0585-1.
McPherson, K. (2007). New online technologies for new literacy instruction.
Teacher Librarian, 34 (3), 69-71. Retrieved from: http://
web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=5b6e5d77-d223-4a16- aa9a-
d846a4baf715%40sessionmgr11&vid=5&hid=15&bdata=JnNpdGU9
ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=23812203
Nevin, R. (2009). Supporting 21st century learning through google apps. Teacher
Librarian, 37 (2), 35-38. Retrieved from: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/
detail?vid=5&hid=15&sid=5b6e5d77 -d223-4a16-aa9a-
d846a4baf715%40sessionmgr11&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2 ZQ%3d
%3d#db=a9h&AN=47500190

7. Software Needs
 No software needed
 No purchases needed
 It is FREE!
 ALL We Need:
Unblock the site and make it available for
our teacher and students!
Google Doc

8. Any Questions?
 For all of our Collaborating Needs!