I have been making it around to Study Halls to introduce our students to their Google accounts. This introduction is very basic. I have the students log in, change their password, and I introduce them to the concept of creating and sharing documents. My goal is to make it around to every class by the end of next week.
    I came across this link on my Twitter feed. I think it does a better/quicker job than I do of demonstrating how multiple users/editors can work on a document/story at the same time. Check it out...
http://gweb-docs-story-generator.appspot.com/

    Since my last posting, which was quite a while ago, I have been working with Weld Re-1's Google Domain. I have sent a few emails about student and teacher accounts. I have worked with a number of classes to get students logged in. In these classes we set up folders so teachers and students can share assignments, notes, and homework. There are a number of teachers collaborating on lesson plans using Google Docs.
    I know a lot of "latest and greatest" tools have been thrown around. There may be a reluctance to adopt yet another system. You may have had some negative experiences with Google Docs in the past. I understand. The reality is we are just scratching the surface in understanding the capacity for which we can use this tool. However, the possibilities that have arisen so far are compelling. With Google I know we can save the district some money. I know we can integrate technology more easily. I know we can increase collaboration and save time. I know we can utilize the students abilities. We can also lessen the burden of documentation that will be placed on teachers under the new Colorado teacher evaluation system.
    I have recently created four videos/tutorials and embedded them on my home page. I am including links to them here as well. Hopefully, they  should help students and teachers understand how to begin using Weld-Re1's Google Domain...

1. Many students and teachers already have some type of Google account. The first video explains how to sign in to multiple accounts...
2. The second video explains how to create folders and one method to share assignments and notes with students...
3. The third video explains how teachers and students can create homework folders. This method makes the folder a 'drop box' of sorts...
4. The fourth video explains how students can access, copy, complete, and turn in assignments.