Google Docs is a free, web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, form, drawing tool and data storage with the following advantages:
- Students can work collaborately in real-time
- Easy upload and share files
- Chat with other collaborators while editing
- There is peer collaboration and editing which is exciting
- Educators can monitor student's work easily in real-time
- It is also easy to see wchiuh students have contributed through the revision history.
- Using google forms, students can generate and share a database within the classroom
- Enable students to engage in shared note taking
- Component of active learning
- Promotes creative thinking through special stimulation and sharing of ideas
- This will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Dsicussion and consideration of ideas
- Builds diversity understanding among students
- Develops team skills
- Saves time
- Ubiquitous work, anywhere and anytime
- Will learn how to apply technology in educational setting
According to some schools, using Google Docs has three major benefits: 1) It saves schools money; 2) It boosts academic performance and motivation, and; 3) It prepares students for digital communication in the real world.
