GoogleDocs+Basics

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= __**Purpose**__ = GoogleDocs rocks. No more needs to be said. Learn basic applications that allow you to collaborate.

= __**Getting Started**__ = Get a google account. It's time, just do it.

2) Advantages

 * Collaboration/sharing
 * Saves automatically
 * Timestamps
 * Feedback
 * Accountability
 * Published work
 * Goes where the internet goes
 * Crosses boarders
 * Tons of resources
 * Saves Time
 * For more: [|Click Here]

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3) Where to Begin:

 * Create Button from Homescreen
 * Document practice and application
 * [|Docs]
 * [|Presentation]
 * [|Spreadsheets]
 * [|Forms]
 * [|Drawing]

4) Collections

 * How to make a collection
 * Other features

5) Independent Practice
__**Practice and Examples**__
 * Create a form
 * Create a doc and share
 * Create a spreadsheet
 * Create a presentation
 * Create a collection

= __**Useful Links and References**__ = https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=0AS5FXGY6G79lZGRzZDd6OWdfMTA2NWZrdGRzd2Y3&hl=en_US Other videos: http://youtu.be/5Hu2UG5I4hA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VBGSaB3URs&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

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