Google+Docs



Google Docs is a free, Web-based word processing, presentations and spreadsheets program. Unlike desktop software, Google Docs lets people create web-based documents, presentations and spreadsheets that anyone in the group can update from his/her own computer, even at the same time. Instead of emailing around files and having to deal with the confusion and extra work involved in managing different file versions and manually aggregating input from others, anyone in the group can edit the document online from anywhere -- all you need is a Web browser. And, since your docs are all stored safely in Google's servers, you don't have to worry about losing data from a hard drive crash or nasty virus.

The follow up workshop is for teachers who wish to move student writing projects from paper to the web. Google docs will be demonstrated as tools for simplifying and collaborating through the four steps of producing a writing project: Investigation - research; Preparation - organization;Presentation - the product; and Summation - reflection / feedback / archiving. These tools are free and available with only an internet connection. Many colleges are beginning to take their work online. See how easy it really is!

**3:45pm - 4:45pm **
===If you missed Alf's session you can click [|here] and watch the recording. ===


====  **Follow up, Hands-on Workshop  **   **Wednesday October 29  **   ====

**169-175 Mt. Alexander Rd, Flemington **
__**About the Presenter**__

Alf Galea. I'm currently an Ultranet Coach in Western Metropolitan Region in Victoria. I have been in education for 10 years, having taught at all levels from Prep to Year 12. In the last 4 years I have been at Caroline Springs College (a large K-12 college with over 2500 students.) as Head of eLearning and Innovations. I believe that technology should be a staple, not a privilege and I'm always striving to bring my passions, students and technology, together for the betterment of both. My offline time is spent with naughty Parrots Spartacus and Cleo where I have been developing positive reinforcement and foraging techniques as a tool to engage them.