Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Thing # 18

I feel the biggest advantage with Google.doc and Open Office is the ability to share with fellow teachers. Students will also be able to share information when assigned cooperative learning activities. Also that it is free is a big plus.

The disadvantage that I see is that some teachers are creatures of habit and will not accept the change of Microsoft office to Open office and also the concept of sharing.

2 comments:

jules said...

amen!!!

Grendel said...

We have our comfort zones, that's for certain. I have downloaded Open Office and like the price tag (free) I have found it to be very similar to Microsoft Office and pretty easy to use. True, I am not as familiar with it, but I have made lots of transitions during my teaching career and have survived them all. The change from Apple to Mac to PC was a biggie, but here I am! ;)