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=__Google Docs (and Calendar) in Education__=

The Tool: [|http://docs.google.com] and [|http://calendar.google.com] The Crib Sheet: [|Google Docs in the Classroom] [PDF, a bit outdated]

Welcome Question

 * Currently, how do you handle writing a document (such as a tech plan or department text) collaboratively with your colleagues?
 * Watch the [|Common Craft video about Google Docs] below.

Interactive Overview

 * Online Office Suite: [|What exactly can I do with Google Docs?]
 * Docs in Education: [|Salem Brainstorm] (with volunteers)
 * Spreadsheets in Education:  [|Collaborative Spreadsheet] (with volunteers)
 * Check out this [|demo form] !
 * Learn more about [|creating forms with Google docs].
 * Don't miss [|notifications] (and Gadgets)!
 * Presentations in Education: [|Overview Presentation] (including live chat for all)
 * Extend Google Docs:
 * [|Twitter]
 * [|ustream]
 * Google Docs as A Mind Tool: What can you do with Docs you can't do with paper... or a desktop office suite?

Collaborative Activity: How might Google Docs be valuable to you in your role as an educator?

 * As a team, create a doc, spreadsheet, or presentation to illustrate your answer.
 * Share the file with everyone on the team as a collaborator.
 * Publish the file and share the url with the other teams.
 * Add the url to this page below:
 * Blue:
 * Red: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg5xvc87_0d4nr7pdb
 * Yellow: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dfp47spq_1g85c33db
 * Green: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddq84dxt_1ctmsw3g2

Additional Resources

 * [|Google Docs Help Center]
 * [|Google For Educators: Google Docs]
 * [|Create a Permeable Classroom] [ITM Blog Post about Google Docs Presentations]
 * See below for video resources.

Video Resources

 * Google Docs in Plain English (From [|The Common Craft Show])**

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 * ITM Episode #2: The Write Stuff**

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 * The [|Google Docs Community] on YouTube - Wow!**

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Note: You might consider [|Google Calendar] part of your online office suite, too.