Week 8--Cloud Computing--Google Docs

I'd never really done anything like this until I started working on this assignment. For the assignment, I chose to use Google Docs. I contacted Jean, a fellow student I had connected with on Facebook, and we decided to collaborate on a project. She suggested that we start an ongoing list of great read-alouds for children. I started the document and invited her to add to it. Then I asked my sister to add to it also. We now have 4 librarians who have added their favorites to it.

One thing I learned is that the person you share a document with must also have an account with Google Docs and you must send the invitation to the email they used to set up their account. I know, it should have been obvious.....

I can see that this tool could be useful, especially if you are working on professional development projects. It's always good to get input from others on projects and this is a good way to do so. It would also be a good tool to use to allow someone to proofread or edit documents for you.