Thing #20: Google Docs
As one who is somewhat unfamiliar with spreadsheets, I tried to create a “survey” type document that I could send out for collaboration. I need some help with the design element, but was successful in creating the content for my Misfits unit at the beginning of the school year. I asked people to report about their experience with being called a “name”, how that played out for them, and what advice they’d have for others who shared a similar fate.
I’ve already begun spinning ideas about how to use google docs in the classroom.
- I am using Google docs to create a plan for a unit I am coordinating with a friend in NY. She teaches The Misfits too, will teach it at the same time as me, and we will get started working on a plan for a presentation at this November’s National Conference of Teachers of English convention in Texas.
- Google docs is great for collaborative writing
- Google docs is terrific for taking the place of some departmental meetings. Put the agenda on the board, share and save time
- Keep records of all books read, blurbs and reviews – share them amongst students!!! I’m onboard with this one!
- Google docs is perfect for creating any kind of shared work in a classroom
