Google Functions

Google is a powerful tool for students, teachers, as well as any one else.  It has so much to offer, for free!  For this particular assignment we were required to create a document inside of google docs and share it with our assigned group members.  When we "share" this via web with our other group members through google docs they are able to view and edit the word document.  We were required to each write a paragraph about one topic.  So we all took turns editing and adding on to the story.  Google docs can also be used for other resources.  It is very helpful and useful for group projects, this is something that you can use in the classroom to enhance technology in the general education classroom.

We were also required to create a presentation inside of Google.  This is similar to powerpoint in Microsoft office, but free!  It is compatible with programs so it can open anywhere.  Another great feature that I really like about using Google is that you have access to your documents anywhere on any computer that connects to wifi.  How convenient is this, not having to worry about holding onto a flash drive or hauling your lap top around.

Using Google in the classroom is something as a future educator I will be using.  I think that using the Google Docs feature and having them share in a group as maybe a research project would be beneficial.  It allows for all group members to do their portion of the activity and easy for each group member to monitor.  Using technology in the classroom is important in today's society because everything revolves around it and I think that it is important for student's to be familiar with all sources and features available to use.