Google Docs (https://www.google.ca/docs)

What is the tool?

A free web-based tool that allows individuals to collabrate, share, edit, and write documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

How can it be used in education?

This application can be used to facilitate group collaboration without the need for students to sit right next to each other or even be in the same classroom. It is also a tool that can be used to create reports, essays, charts, and presentations that can be easily shared.

How this tool can reduce barriers?

Google Docs allows for easy organization of work to help students who may have difficulty keeping their assignments in place. It can create an environment that allows for easy collaboration in group projects for those students that prefer working in partners and groups.

The required age of users is 13.