I really like the idea of using Google Docs for student group work. Of course, all students would need to have access to a computer and an account (I think). I'm not sure how students would feel about having their peers be able to edit their information. I'd have to experiment with that. I am also not sure how parents would feel about this. Many do not like group work already, so I imagine some would definitely not like other students to edit their child's work. Maybe I could start out just giving access to viewing and see how that goes.
Personally, I am using this for another course I'm taking. A form was created by my instructor, and I use the form to write Literature Reviews. My instructor looks at my responses that are put into a database and gives me feedback. It's been really great so far. I also like that the database is searchable, so I can sort my information and find things easier.
Again, these are areas that we all need to explore to find the best way to use them. We are telling students to use Google docs, not as a site to add to, but as a cloud tool where they can upload their work so that they can work on an assignment both inside and outside of NHS as well as a site in which to collaborate with others
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