Document Sharing

One of my favorite Web 2.0 tools is document sharing. Document sharing allows you to create an online word document, powerpoint, or spreadsheet (or upload one from your computer) and invite people to collaborate with you on the same document in real time. In the past, if you wanted to do something like this you needed to use email attachments. Now all you need to do is create a document, invite friends or coworkers to join you, and get to work. My students have loved the freedom this tool has to offer. They call one another or instant message one another to set up a work session. It's a great tool.


Assignment Part 1: Using Document Sharing



First, check out what is available. Look for links that give you a tour of what the website can do. Sign in to Google if you are looking at Google Docs. Try out what it has to offer. Below you will find a list of websites available for online document collaboration. Next, post a blog entry about what you see.
Google Docs
Think Free
Adobe Buzzwords
Scribd
Zoho Writer

***New*** - Drop.io - It's real time collaboration with documents! Check out the "how to"


Assignment Part 2: Share Your Document
Using Google Docs create your own Word Document. Start a story and invite two other classmates to participate. See what your story looks like in the end! OH and invite me too!

Assignment Part 3: How would you use this in your classroom?
Post your ideas on your blog!