Using Google Docs toCommunicate and Collaborate

with Stakeholders

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January 16, 2010

Foundations for Today's Presentation

• Google Docs with Forms can help you collaborate on presentations, documents, and spreadsheets with colleagues and stakeholders

• Google Docs can be more more convenient than emailing files back-and-forth

• Using Google Forms is free• What questions would you like answered? • All you need is a Gmail or Google account• Google Docs is a free alternative to paying for Microsoft Office• Google Forms provides a quick way to gather input• Google Docs can transform the way you collaborate with students,

colleagues, and stakeholders

Google Docs

• Creates, opens, and edits MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files • Share documents, presentations, and spreadsheets• Requires a Gmail or Google account • Real-time collaboration

Forms, Surveys, and more...

• Forms are created as spreadsheets• Invite people to complete forms by email, embedding on a

website, or through web links• Publish results online• Download results as an Excel spreadsheet