The name of the tool is Google Docs and its web address is https://www.google.com/docs/about/. If you have heard or used this tool you might think this is more a Web1.0 tool than a 2.0 one and on some aspects of it I would aggree for it is essentially similar to a Microsoft Word Document used for writing various things like essays, outlines, notes, and even information about WEB 2.0 products. The more interesting side or the 2.0 side of Google Docs is in its ability to be shared with other Google Doc users online. This allows for simultaneous editing of the same document, selective editing (such as ability to leave comments), or no editing where others have a “view only” access to the content. The point is it allows you to quickly share information and potentially have it worked on and edited by a group, while the actual individuals do so from the comfort of their own computers. In the context of education this is great for showing students documents like course outlines (view only) or having them do group projects with one another where everyone in the group can easily access the content and contribute. For certain learners who learn best from the comfort of their computer, who prefer typing over handwriting, and who work well in groups but still prefer to work individually, Google Docs is a perfect medium for them to work in. According to Google, to have a Google Account (which would include access to Google Docs), individuals must be over the age of 13.
