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ESL: Google Tools

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What are Google Docs?

What are Google Docs? 

Google Docs are a collection of applications similar to Microsoft Office in some ways and different from it in others.  Google Docs consists of the following computer applications:

  • Documents
  • Spreadsheets
  • Forms
  • Presentations
  • Drawings

Check out some of the Google Doc boxes for more information about these great Web 2.0 tools!

Please note: you must have a Google account in order to use these applications.

 

Presentations

Forms

Documents

 

Spreadsheets

Drawings

Google Apps

Google Apps refers to a collection or group of hosted communication and collaboration applications.  In addition to the other Google apps listed on this page, the Education Version of Google Apps also contains Calendar, Gmail, Chat, Sites, and Videos.  Another nice feature of the Education Version of Google Apps is the fact that it is free and can support any number of users.  This app allows students and teachers to collaborate more effectively in a safe environment, free of ads and unwanted users.