This is where the 'Magical Moment', as suggested in my title, comes into play. I did not know that Google Docs existed - until - I was helping a student answer some questions on her laptop. We were discussing what she could type - when words started to appear on her laptop. I looked at her and asked if she had typed this in before - my only thought was that the computer was 'lagging'. She casually answered that someone else in the classroom was typing. I was both amazed and a little embarrassed.
I couldn't access the Atomic Learning site but a work colleague (thanks Anthony) had provided staff with the Google Guru site http://bit.ly/YNdtai. I went straight to the beginners area and watched a lot of videos. The potential for Google Docs is huge. It makes communication and collaboration so easy. A great time saver.
I understand how you feel! I too had not heard of Google Docs until Anthony introduced me to them. It is definitely a fantastic tool for collaboration, not only for students but staff as well. I look forward to utilising this tool further in the near future.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle (and Ashlee),
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to read about you "magical moment". We to in the office have been as equally impressed with the ability to collaborate on "stuff" without even needing to meet face to face. The real time component and an ability to think about something before you respond is also as equally important for me. I now feel that I can respond when I have something interesting to say or add. Please keep us informed about your learning journey.
Dean