Google Docs (now called Google Drive) is similar to an online version of Microsoft Office. It contains a word processing application, a spreadsheet application and a presentation application. It allows you to easily share documents with others and do real-time collaboration on a document. This tutorial will get you started with the word processor.
Tutorial Link: Getting Started with Google Drive
Uses:
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- Collecting student assignment submissions.
- Peer editing.
- Collaborating on a paper/research with peers.
- Departmental sharing area.
Application: Google Drive (a.k.a. Google Docs)
Software Link: http://docs.google.com
Tutorial Type: text-based
Platform: Online, cloud-based
Price: Free
