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During the collaborative experience in using Google Docs I have found out that there are pros and cons to using it. During the school year I have had multiple group projects in each course and I found out that it is hard to find a time where everyone can get together. Reasons for this can include different time tables and having a job. However, with Google Docs I am able to share the presentations with the group members without having to physically meeting with the group members. As well, with everyone living in different areas it is hard to physically meet in person. Furthermore, like other technology there could be failures involved such as deleting the presentation. With classroom learning, this could be adapted to lesson planning. Google Docs can be used to prepare presentations for the classroom activity. Besides this, learning how to collaborate as a group can be a skill that can be taught in classroom learning. This can be used to provide more efficiency in group presentations.
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With this collaborative tool, I can add it to all sections of my PLE. First of all, it can be added to communicating in the collaborating and socializing section. Secondly, it can be added into the practicing digital responsibility and literacy such as communicating respectfully, content management, and using technology properly. Besides the two discussed, it can also be included in synthesizing and creating. With synthesizing and creating, it can be used to create various documents that are supported by the Google Docs. Lastly, it can be included into the organizing content category. Having all the content that is necessary for the collaborative assignment keeps the group members informed and organized about the assignment. Therefore, this collaborative tool can be categorized into all sections of my PLE.
I do not think I will remove the tools that were previously explored in my PLE. This is because I feel having the knowledge for various tools allows more variety and more skill developments. The experience of working collaboratively in an online course is different from other collaborative assignments I have done. This is quite a new experience for me because I am using various tools from the beginning to the end of the assignment. However, after this has been completed I would have gained a new skill of knowing various ways to collaborate with various members virtually. As I am learning about becoming a responsible digital citizen and gaining digital literacy, I am learning that there are many new discoveries and learning is endless.
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I think that one of the best aspects of Google Docs is the fact that you do not have to meet face to face to get projects done. The hard part about that for me is that I have to get used to not seeing people face to face! Collaboration on the internet is amazing but it is a new way of getting the job done and requires being organized and coming to the table very prepared, I think. You are right about being a responsible digital citizen and collaborating includes responsibility in that regard. :)
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