Google Drive

In the past, I have used Microsoft Word 2007 on my personal laptop to write most of my documents. I did, however, use Google Docs, now Google Drive, in undergrad for a few of my classes.

Okay, I love using Google Drive! The idea of creating a Word document with other people is so appealing to me. Classmates can share doccuments to  critique or edit each others' work without having to save and email it. They can also create documents together, sharing class notes, asking questions through chat, and completing each other's sentences or thoughts. It allows students to collaborate and work together to create a document, rather than doing it alone.

There are some set backs to Google Drive that I have noticed. There aren't as many settings as Microsoft Word. The settings are pretty basic, similar to an email. I also tried to use Google Drive on my Iphone and couldn't access the settings at all. I finally gave up and moved to my PC to create my document.

The Common Core Standards were created to keep all Students in every State on the same page. Google Drive is a tool to reach that same goal. Students are able to work together to stay on the same page. If all students are connected on the same document, they can share and learn together so that no child is left behind in the class.

Amanda and I created a Google Drive document together. She shared her thoughts on Google Drive and I responded with mine. It had been a while since I used the program, but I caught on pretty quickly since it is so user friendly. I checked out the fonts and options for sending and sharing the document with others. When I was finished, I searched and searched for the SAVE button. I just could not figure out where the SAVE button was! I finally realized that I didn't have to save it, Amanda could just get on Google Drive and view what I had written her. Simple as that!