Web Office Tools

Well, I was able to copy and paste a word document easily and manipulate the text in Google Docs. I was also able to create a spreadsheet similar to one I use at work using the same formulas and keep working on it at home and work. That was nice to be able to start a project at home and continue it at work the next day without having to carry a floppy or usb disk. Also, Google Doc is so similar to Microsoft software that it is very user friendly. The ability to work together and edit documents with colleagues at another location is great. I read all of the reviews for the different office tools and I read the class blogg to find out what other librarians thought, but I must admit, I don't want to register for one more tool that I know I won't use as long as I am using Microsoft software loaded on my computers at home and at work. Ultimately, I did not try out the other office tools. I am a bit put off by having to pay for these internet office tools, whether it is now or after a trial period.

I will say that I was inspired after reading Christopher Chase's article, Google Docs & Spreadsheets: Collaborating in the Classroom or Library. I think that using these internet office tools is the future for all software products. I am at the end of the BabyBoom and am still flexible and open to learning about new technology. The Gen X and Millenials kids are born, bread and brought up on this stuff and if it inspires them to write and do math, then so be it.