Google+Apps+for+Collaboration

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**Collaboration Tips:**

 * Share any tools for easy collaboration
 * Make documents public so anyone with the link can view/edit (they don't need to have an account, just internet access)
 * Use chat feature for back-channeling and discussing changes (real-time collaboration)
 * Try the commenting tool to keep discussions
 * Share media and files too large to email (video, photos, presentations)

**Documents:**

 * Collaborative note taking
 * Lesson planning

**Forms/Spreadsheets:**

 * Create surveys
 * Gather data
 * Budgeting
 * Scheduling/Registration
 * Observation forms

**Presentations:**

 * Inservice Feedback
 * Character Traits Class Assignment
 * Group presentations

**Calendars:**

 * Schedule parent conferences
 * Collaborate on calendars
 * Embed in websites

**Sites:**

 * Reading department website

**Other Resources:**
Google Apps for Education Training Center

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