Google Docs

Today we were introduced to collaborative softwares specifically to google docs and zoho. With google docs we were able to see our colleagues as well as ourselves work and edit work on the white board. On Zoho we were able to explore different applications that the software offered. One application that I particularily like was the zoho show. It is similar to powerpoint on microsoft but it has more features. We were able to edit a power point from a different computer without using a usb. COOL! We also chatted while editing. This software is very useful because if students had a project and they were not able to meet they could both access the powerpoint at the same time and edit each others work. I would use the sentence writing assignment in my class because it would be more convenient for students to do assignments becuase time will not be wasted. Using this software students will be able to just type in the correct grammar or punctuation for a given sentence instead of wasting time on erasing or concentrating on neatness.

Timelines

Today we were introduced to two different websites that showed us how to do a timeline online. The first website was the teach-nology and the second was the xtimeline website. At the teach-nology website we created our own timeline using our own history. At the xtimeline website we used computer history to formulate our timeline. I found this program interesting and new because I would do a timeline manually in the past. I would use this program in my class when I want my students to recall past events or introduce themselves. Students will be able to read other students timeline and know who and what they have been through. I would rate the software a 10 just because it is new to me and I have not seen other softwares like its kind but I would like more options or designs for the border of the timelines.