Google Docs

This was my first time ever using Google Docs and after I tried it I found it weird that it hasn't been utilized in any of my college classes. So far in the semester this is the most useful technology I have learned about this semester, and there are SO many ways it could be used in a classroom. I think you could begin using it in 3rd grade, when students are really getting into writing complete stories or essays. I remember in 3rd grade we were assigned an animal and had to write a report about them, I had otters and to this day I still know a lot about them. I think this would be a great way to integrate google docs in the classroom. Then students can work on them at school and home, and peer revision is simplified. Students would be put into groups based on their animals similarities and then those students would help revise your work. The way google docs makes documents so portable is great for students and teachers. Students could submit their work from the docs, and there's no paper wasted. I also think it could be used to get parents involved with their students writing. They can look at the document at work or home. I think using parents as peer revisers can be helpful. Overall this is an application that will simplify any writing activity in the classroom.