The benefits and its drawbacks of using Google Docs
Google Docs is a word processor included as part of a free, web-based software office suite offered by Google within its Google drive service. It was developed by Google LLC. Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in internet related services and products.
The use of Google Docs has lot of advantages. With the help of Google Docs we can work collaboratively without coming together. The file will not be corrupted because it will be automatically saved in Google drive and we can export to PDF or word very easily. Google Docs makes us more comfortable because we can express our thoughts without any hesitation. It also saves time because all of can think at a same time and everyone can type at a same time. For example; if we are planning a lesson plan on solar system, one of us can type the lesson objective and few can type the lesson introduction.
Moreover, it helps the users to find out the mistake and make a comment immediately using a comment box. We can invite our friends through Gmail and ask them to read and comment on our work too. It is possible if there is a network connection. Nevertheless, the writing skills and thinking skills of the students can be improved when they work collaboratively using Google Docs.
On the other hand there are also some disadvantages of using Google Docs. Firstly, all the users should have a good network connection to work collaboratively. If any members don’t accept our invite or if they remain passive, we cannot force or ask them personally (as it is not face to face interaction). Since there is no conversation (verbally), it made me to feel like robots working. So, it will definitely affect our communication skills.
I should say that your reflection made me realized how google doc is important in this digital world. Moreover you wrote in the last paragraph about the disadvantages of using the google doc however i personally feel that yes you are right but than we should weigh the pros and cons. overall your piece is well reflected. congratulation.
ReplyDeleteHello Mr. Kinley, you have reflected well about the benefit and drawback of google docs. After going through your writing I came to know about many other features about Google Docs.
ReplyDeleteHi Kinley,
ReplyDeleteI went through your reflection and it was worth reading it. You have mentioned all the drawbacks and benefits of using google docs your own evidence to show how it can helps in teaching and learning. Hope everyone will enjoy reading it.
It’s good that you have express how you feel about google docs . Here you clearly mention about the importance of google doc and it’s advantages and disadvantage
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