Writing+to+Publish


 * Put your writer's cap on (and get collaborative!) with Google Docs. **

**Writer's Tool: [|Google Docs]** **Accounts:** Yes, creating an account is required. However, it's free! Test it out! [|Click here for an interactive demo of Google Docs]. **Educational Uses:** Upload or create new files that can be viewed and edited anywhere internet access is available. Also, work with others to share the work using real-time collaboration. Five features include: word processing (documents), spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, and forms. The editing options are diverse with a familiar desktop that makes navigation easy. Also, edit history can be viewed to aid in assessment. **Tutorial:** **[|"Google Docs in Plain English" - user friendly tutorial]** [|Introducing Google Docs - overview of features] [|Google Docs sample - Love Letter] **Sample:**   **Writer's Tool: Blogs** **Accounts:** Yes, creating an account is required. However, it's free! **Writer's Tool: Wikis** **Accounts:** Yes, creating an account is required. However, it's free! **Writer's Tool: Glogster** **Accounts:** Yes, creating an account is required. However, it's free! **Writer's Tool: Animoto** **Accounts:** Yes, creating an account is required. However, it's free!