google crazy!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE using GoogleDocs! I briefly learned about them in CEP 452 and forgot how useful they really are. They are great for me personally because I can upload my documents and there is no need for a flash drive. It is extremely easy to edit on as well.

I think that it will be even more helpful in the classroom. Students working on group assignments do not have to plan a time to get together (we all know it is EXTREMELY difficult with a busy life and conflicting schedules!) GoogleDocs make it easy to collaborate on a project at all times. It is also wonderful that more than one person can be working on it at one time. It is also helpful for the teacher to put insight on the assignments. It could even be used as a dropbox and a place where a teacher can grade, or simply leave comments to help the students. As with Twitter, it is extremely beneficial to the student and teacher and opens the realm of teacher-student communication outside of the classroom.

Another very helpful GoogleApp is Google Reader. Students in a journalism classroom would find this most useful. The students can stay up to date on current issues and organize the information in a useful way. I think Google has top of the line technology and is always a step ahead of the competition (not to sound like a Google Rep or anything! :] )

I can't wait to see what Google comes out with next!