Learning Google Docs 

 Docs: Docs & Spreadsheets: Online word processor & spreadsheet editors that allow you to create, store, share, and collaborate. Students can work together on assignments. They can even import docs they are working on. Teachers can upload assignments  too! Presentation: Publish presentations on the WEB. Use Google's presentation creator, or import existing Power Point presentations from you computer. Allow "real time" viewing of presentations in browsers.

Google Docs in Plain English

 A video focused on the basic ideas behind Google Docs, an easier way to share documents online. A Common Craft client production for the Google Docs team, dotsub  or lin to www.commoncraft.com/video-googledocs  

Getting Started - Basic Information

• Essential collaboration apps – Google Docs, Google Video and Google Sites are included.
• Continuous innovation – Put the web's rapid pace of innovation to work for your business. New Features
• Smoother information sharing – Improve traditional software with more efficient collaboration. Learn how
• Worker mobility – Access your data from anywhere. Employees can be productive from any computer.
• Information access control – Each piece of content can be as private or as public as necessary.
• Enterprise-class service – Google Apps includes a 99.9% uptime SLA.* Phone support is available for critical issues.
• Secure infrastructure – Multiple layers of protection keep your business data safe and secure. Learn more 

Google

See the power of Google, with the features it has to offer for teaching and learning. Google has put together a package of innovative technologies that increase productivity, allow for collaboration, help develop technology skills, and empower students. 

Using Docs in the Classroom:  Simple as ABC

Always wanted to try Google Docs in your classroom but didn't know where to begin?  We've put together a handy-dandy step-by-step guide to help you get started. Also, check out what teachers have to say about the new features in Google Docs .

Google Docs and Presentation with embedded code 

Test link  http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dgkm2q3f_4xk3pwzx3 and embedded code

Why use Google Docs to collaborate on files more smoothly

1. Work together without the hassles of attachments – Coworkers can share the same online copy of each doc, spreadsheet or presentation. All revisions are saved and recoverable.
   Share a doc
2. Present and publish through the web – Presentations can be delivered to remote audiences, and documents and spreadsheets can be published internally for employees to view.
3. Interoperate with traditional file formats – Import and collaboratively edit or publish from .doc, .xls, .csv, .ppt, .txt, .html, .pdf and other formats. You can export as well.
   Import a doc
   Export a doc

Watch the Google Docs overview video
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