Google Documents vs Microsoft Office
I have been using Microsoft Office for years,
but when I found out how powerful Google Documents is, I definitely would like
to switch to use it. Google Doc shares a lot in common with Microsoft Office as
a word processor. They are both able to insert text, images, chart, table,
links. Their toolbars have similar functions such as print, undo and redo,
text’s types and sizes, font, center, format, spell check, word count.
Apparently, Google Doc is much more supreme, convenient and has more functions
than Microsoft Office. You can rename the file inside Google Doc’s interface
while doing it outside of Office’s file by clicking its icon. Doc automatically
saves all changes while Office requires you to do it manually. You can easily
comment on Google Doc but you can’t on Office. One of the main differences
between Doc and Office is that the former is an online word processor while the
latter is done in a computer’s memory. That’s why Doc is able to research and
define words directly from the document in the Tools menu. I just found out
that Microsoft Office is able to email research and translate directly from the
document too, however, it seems less accessible and advanced than Google Doc.Microsoft Office is only limited in PC or Mac while Google Doc is available on PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone. The only weakness about Google Document is that you have to have Internet connection to be able to create and edit a document while you can use Microsoft Office wherever you want with a computer. But it shouldn't be concern because Internet connection is accessible in many places.
How Google Documents Meets Common Core State Standards
Common Core State Standards have arrived in most states and push students to approach integration of technology to be prepared for college and career.With all the functions mentioned above and more, Google Documents will perfectly meet CCSS and help teachers meet the needs of students to be ready for college and career.
In Anchor Standard 5 for writing, revising, editing, rewriting are key features.Google Documents has the ability for students to see a revision history of their work allowing them to return to a previous version. Numerous basic and advanced editing functions are available on the top toolbar.Anchor Standard 6 stresses using technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others, which aligns fully with the use of Google Documents in the classroom.Students can create a Google Document to work on a piece of writing, then share it with teacher or other students who can give immediate feedback by using the Comments feature on Google Documents.Lastly, students can publish their writing anywhere on the Web or select specific people with a click of the "Share" button. Anchor Standard 5 and 6 suggest guidance and support from peers and adults to develop and strengthen students' writing. The Comments feature is extremely unique and innovative.Students can easily share their writing with teachers and comments can be given in the form of the teacher writing directly on the paper with the students.
In Anchor Standard 10,Google Documents can be used to collect research from the Web and to write over extended time periods.Students can directly research from the document and insert information or links into their article.They are able to continue to work on their writing because it allows user to save the work and access it from anywhere with Internet connection. As early as Grade 3-5, the Common Core State Standards will mandate the use of technology to foster keyboarding skills and writing skills.With guidance and support from adults, students can exceed most standards of writing with the use of Google Documents.
Google Documents provides ways to collaborate, develop skills of writing digitally.One of Google Doc's outstanding features is that up to 50 people can work on the same document at the same time from anywhere from the world or in the same room.In Common Core Mathematics Eighth Grade, comparing two proportional relationships represented in different ways is the key feature. In the classroom, math teacher can instruct students to take notes only in their assigned box on the same document. With collaborative note-taking, students can learn from each other and get the most knowledge out of the lesson effectively.In addition, students in their careers will be writing in these mediums, creating living documents like blogs, wikis, Facebook and Twitter posts. CCSS presents standards of writing that embody living documents which allows students to be interactive authors with the ability to change their work with new knowledge learned.Google Documents provide the platform for which students can achieve these standards with the features of receiving immediate feedback, Web-based writing, researching directly from the document and adding links to other webpages to offer more information.
According to Middle School Standards for Writing, Listening and Speaking, students are require to include multimedia components such as graphics, sound, charts and tables.Inserting Drawings into Documents and other programs such as Presentations by using digital media and visual displays is a great way to meet these standards.
Google Documents offers all kinds of services and support for free to help students meet Common Core State Standards and develop skills for college and future career.
Comments on Collaborative Editing with Partner
It's not easy to always finish Dr.Templar's Bible assignments. I had a few questions undone among more than 100 questions. So I decided to send it to my partner and collaborate with her. It's a Microsoft Office document. So I uploaded it on Google Doc, opened with Google Doc format and emailed it easily by clicking the "Share" button. Instead of emailing back and forth to come up with thoughts discussions on those questions, we were able to use the "Comments" feature to communicate directly on the document.Also, as both of us worked on this document, I saw her name on the upper right-hand bar, then little chat room was showed so that we were able to chat.As I was writing answers, she gave me immediate feedback so that I was able to complete my assignment effectively and quickly. It was such an interesting experience collaborating with partner.
How Google Documents Meets Common Core State Standards
Common Core State Standards have arrived in most states and push students to approach integration of technology to be prepared for college and career.With all the functions mentioned above and more, Google Documents will perfectly meet CCSS and help teachers meet the needs of students to be ready for college and career.
In Anchor Standard 5 for writing, revising, editing, rewriting are key features.Google Documents has the ability for students to see a revision history of their work allowing them to return to a previous version. Numerous basic and advanced editing functions are available on the top toolbar.Anchor Standard 6 stresses using technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others, which aligns fully with the use of Google Documents in the classroom.Students can create a Google Document to work on a piece of writing, then share it with teacher or other students who can give immediate feedback by using the Comments feature on Google Documents.Lastly, students can publish their writing anywhere on the Web or select specific people with a click of the "Share" button. Anchor Standard 5 and 6 suggest guidance and support from peers and adults to develop and strengthen students' writing. The Comments feature is extremely unique and innovative.Students can easily share their writing with teachers and comments can be given in the form of the teacher writing directly on the paper with the students.
In Anchor Standard 10,Google Documents can be used to collect research from the Web and to write over extended time periods.Students can directly research from the document and insert information or links into their article.They are able to continue to work on their writing because it allows user to save the work and access it from anywhere with Internet connection. As early as Grade 3-5, the Common Core State Standards will mandate the use of technology to foster keyboarding skills and writing skills.With guidance and support from adults, students can exceed most standards of writing with the use of Google Documents.
Google Documents provides ways to collaborate, develop skills of writing digitally.One of Google Doc's outstanding features is that up to 50 people can work on the same document at the same time from anywhere from the world or in the same room.In Common Core Mathematics Eighth Grade, comparing two proportional relationships represented in different ways is the key feature. In the classroom, math teacher can instruct students to take notes only in their assigned box on the same document. With collaborative note-taking, students can learn from each other and get the most knowledge out of the lesson effectively.In addition, students in their careers will be writing in these mediums, creating living documents like blogs, wikis, Facebook and Twitter posts. CCSS presents standards of writing that embody living documents which allows students to be interactive authors with the ability to change their work with new knowledge learned.Google Documents provide the platform for which students can achieve these standards with the features of receiving immediate feedback, Web-based writing, researching directly from the document and adding links to other webpages to offer more information.
According to Middle School Standards for Writing, Listening and Speaking, students are require to include multimedia components such as graphics, sound, charts and tables.Inserting Drawings into Documents and other programs such as Presentations by using digital media and visual displays is a great way to meet these standards.
Google Documents offers all kinds of services and support for free to help students meet Common Core State Standards and develop skills for college and future career.
Comments on Collaborative Editing with Partner
It's not easy to always finish Dr.Templar's Bible assignments. I had a few questions undone among more than 100 questions. So I decided to send it to my partner and collaborate with her. It's a Microsoft Office document. So I uploaded it on Google Doc, opened with Google Doc format and emailed it easily by clicking the "Share" button. Instead of emailing back and forth to come up with thoughts discussions on those questions, we were able to use the "Comments" feature to communicate directly on the document.Also, as both of us worked on this document, I saw her name on the upper right-hand bar, then little chat room was showed so that we were able to chat.As I was writing answers, she gave me immediate feedback so that I was able to complete my assignment effectively and quickly. It was such an interesting experience collaborating with partner.
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