Google Docs.

Having not used Google Docs much before this assignment I was amazed at how easy and useful it can be. I can't even count the number of times that somebody not receiving my e-mail or something being wrong with the e-mail server compromised my ability to produce the work that was due for classes. With Google Docs everything is made so much simpler. There is no copying and pasting and worrying about whether the e-mail got through or not. I love the idea of students being able to collaborate, change things around, and really interact with the work and each other through using this tool while still being in real time. Earlier in the semester I wrote about how I would love to have my class do a class newspaper and while wikis may still be a more appropriate tool for the newspaper, Google Docs could definitely be utilized during the brainstorming and planning stages.
I love the idea of students being able to interact online while working on English based projects because it just can be so useful in today's society. Being able to read and write have always been basic standards that are necessary for us to move along in our education but in this age of booming technology another area has emerged. Technological literacy is extremely important for young students that want a chance to compete in the job market once they graduate school. With technology changing so fast, it is our job to prepare these students with the skills to operate the basic online based tools such as blogs, wikis, and Google Docs so that later they can add onto this on their own. It is essential that students continue to explore technology outside of the classroom because technology changes so fast that what they learn today could be obsolete tomorrow. It is the educators job to provide the basic skills and try to motivate students to continue to grow on their own.