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Friday, February 22, 2019

Google Docs


An awful lot of my students are now using "Google Docs" as their primary software.  This means that I have had to get at least modestly comfortable with the programs too to be able to read and examine some of their work (Technically, I would not have to do this, but I would not want to be perceived as a "hard ass"... I am already perceived as a hard grader.)

I suspect the reason why so many students use this program is is likely the case that it is free (like most "Microsoft Office" programs used to be).  I have tried it a bit, and it is somewhat interesting and usable, I guess.

PipeTobacco

5 comments:

  1. Same here, I also have no idea about the use if Google Docs and really have no immediate need to know.

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  2. Does this mean that they are submitting electronically? No more paper? If so, I think this would be harder for you.

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  3. It is my understanding that Google is no longer supporting Google Docs. It is a shame that there is not a really good word processor that works across platforms.
    the Ol'Buzzard

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  4. i love google sheets. excellent spreadsheets.

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