Google Docs

COM 125 may have seemed like a waste of time by learning about something that we are so familiar with but as you can see from my previous posts, I have indeed learned much. This class has helped me to learn not just how to use the internet but learn how to use the internet effectively.

Another tool that I would like to blog about is Google Documents.

This I must say is the best life saver among the tools that we have been introduced to. Projects are one of the biggest chunk when studying in UB and since I am usually the one that compiles the documents, my mail box will usually be overflowing with different segments of the project almost every single time. As there are many amendments to be made, these emails keep on coming and sometimes I even forget which attachments were for the edited version and for when.

Solution? GOOGLE DOCUMENTS!

I have only tired it once so far and it has seriously worked miracles. Now, my inbox is kept at a minimal level and the document on the web is in fact always the most updated version. People no longer have to ask me to send them an updated copy as they can always view the document online and make changes.

The fantastic thing about this is that it works exactly like microsoft word or spreadsheet or powerpoint and the changes made can be tracked. When the people who were added to the document are online, there is even a feature that allows us to instant message. This facilitates discussion further and makes it even easier to communicate with one another. Changes are instantly saved and the document makes the changes in real time so you can actually see your group mates editing the document.

The downside to this however would be the alignment of the document after downloading it. Even the print preview doesn't seem to correspond with what is printed however, it is a simple though troublesome problem to fix. All I did was download it and make changes on my mircosoft word before printing.

The video below is a very sweet and funny way to summarize all that I've said above. Enjoy the clip!