-+DIY+Google+Docs



= What are Google Docs? = media type="youtube" key="eRqUE6IHTEA" height="390" width="480"

media type="youtube" key="TYPjJK6LZdM" height="390" width="480" **Google Documents** is an Online word processing application that allows you to store, share, collaborate and publish your documents to the Web.


 * Google Presentations** is an Online slide show application that allows you to store, share, collaborate and publish your slide shows to the Web. You can also present your slide shows Online and allow your viewers to join in a chat as they follow your slide show.


 * Google Spreadsheets** is an Online spreadsheet application that allows you to store, share, collaborate and publish your spreadsheets to the Web. Google spreadsheets will perform mathematical functions, graph your data and allow you to collect data via an Online form. There is also a chat feature that allows you to look at data with others and chat about it Online in real time.

__Why use it?__

 * Easily share and edit documents, spreadsheets & presentations online.
 * Collaborative environment that can be accessed from any computer with internet access.
 * Much more stream-lined for collaboration than email attachments.
 * Upload documents, spreadsheets, and Power Point presentations to edit online.
 * Spreadsheets feature- create forms that can serve as surveys, questionnaires or quizzes. Respondants fill out form and the data is automatically fed into your spreadsheet.

__How easy it to use?__

 * Very easy with or without a Google Account.
 * Editing features are very similar to Microsoft Word.
 * File folder organizational structure available within Google Docs.

__Resources__
Google Docs How-to Channel on YouTube Google Docs Support Center Google for Educators Using Google Docs (Forms) as a Quizzing Tool media type="custom" key="8825362"